Russia’s War in Ukraine
Military news, global diplomacy, negotiations, and sanctions.
A Ukraine Peace Deal Could Be Getting Closer
Here’s what Trump can do to get there.
How to Fight Putin on the Information Battlefield
The West can’t fully adopt Russia’s methods—but it should study them. 
Ukraine Can Only Rely on Itself
In any peace deal with Russia, security guarantees from outsiders won't guarantee much.
Ukraine’s New U.S. Ambassador Previews Her Pragmatic Approach to Washington
“I am Ukrainian, right? I’m not a Democrat or Republican.”
Putin’s Unlikely Envoy to Washington
Kirill Dmitriev is a prominent purveyor of the Kremlin’s line—but real power may lie elsewhere.
Biden’s Long Shadow Over Ukraine
His administration failed Ukraine at almost every turn, shaping the war to this day.
Battlefield Strategy
Ukraine Is Hitting Russia Where It Hurts: Its Oil Refineries
Kyiv’s two-year offensive against Russian oil facilities has intensified, eating away at Moscow’s energy revenues.
The Mood on the Front Line, Three Years On
Ukrainian troops watch with anxiety as the United States moves closer to talks with Russia over the war.
How Russia Is Escalating the Drone Arms Race
Routine strikes involve smaller, daily launches designed to keep steady pressure on Ukraine.
The ‘Paper Tiger’ Still Has Its Shadow Fleet
Trump says Russia is in economic trouble—but there’s a loophole in the West’s sanctions.
Wartime Diplomacy
Trump Makes U-Turn on Ukraine Rhetoric
Trump says Ukraine can win back all of its territory.
The Ghost of Finlandization Is Haunting the Ukraine Debate
A 1944 armistice that traded land for peace is a poor precedent for ending Russia’s war.
An Emerging Trump Doctrine?
Success in the Middle East could be a template for a new approach to Russia’s war.
What the Next Round of Sanctions Against Russia Should Look Like
Moscow has successfully restructured its economy on an impressive war footing, but there are weaknesses under the hood.
Regional Dynamics
A Russia-NATO War Would Look Nothing Like Ukraine
Moscow will seek to avoid a full-on war and focus on breaking the bloc’s resolve.
To Deter Russia, Europe Needs Ukraine
A Ukraine-Baltics defense pact would bring Kyiv into Europe’s security architecture.
Anchors Away
Finland’s failure to convict Russian crew clears the way for more cable-cutting attacks.
The China-Russia Axis Is Getting Firmer, and It’s Built on Gas
Moscow pivoted to the east a decade ago, but it is now besmitten—or captive.
Latest Stories
Former Israeli Prime Minister: Israel Should Stand Up for Ukraine
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said it’s “inconceivable” that Israel doesn’t stand by its allies and clearly denounce Russia’s invasion.
‘We’ll Keep Watching for the Russians’
Truck drivers, welders, and other untrained civilians are taking up arms as week two of Russia’s invasion begins.
Why Putin Keeps Talking About Kosovo
For the Kremlin, NATO’s 1999 war against Serbia is the West’s original sin—and a humiliating affront that Russia must avenge.
Israel Needs to Make Up Its Mind on Ukraine
The Israeli government is feigning neutrality—but its long-term national interests mean it has no choice but to side with the West.
Poles Shed ‘Old, Bad Memory’ to Express ‘Simple Human Compassion’ for Ukrainians
Reflecting the mood of the country, the Polish press has been unusually unified in support for its “eastern neighbors.”
Forget Oil. Putin’s War Is Wrecking the Wheat Market.
Vulnerable countries, especially in the Middle East, rely on grain imports that are now under threat. It’s a recipe for disaster.
U.N. Denounces Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
U.N. General Assembly deplores Russian aggression in Ukraine in a lopsided 141-5 vote that underscored Russia’s deepening diplomatic isolation.
Biden: Putin ‘Badly Miscalculated’ in Invading Ukraine
Washington’s efforts to stop Moscow’s war dominate U.S. president’s State of the Union address.
Putin Reaches for the Syria Playbook as Ukraine Invasion Stalls
Cluster bombs, leveled apartments, and sieges are Russia’s recipe for war.
Is Putin Resurrecting the Balance of Terror?
His talk of nuclear “combat” is terrifying—but it could also reawaken the world to much-needed arms control.
Ukrainians Abroad Respond to Russian Invasion With Heartbreak—and Determination
A sense of urgency has gripped Ukrainian communities around the world.
China’s Propaganda Over Ukraine Is Shifting and Uncertain
Beijing is backing Moscow—but less so than in the early days of war.
America’s Sanctions on Russia Are Not a Slam Dunk
Why the West’s economic response is entirely unprecedented—and the effects are impossible to fully predict.
Russia’s Actions Fuel Calls for U.N. to Rein in Security Council Veto Power
The U.N. Charter puts limits on the veto power permanent members enjoy. Now, some countries want that enforced.
Corporate Flight From Russia Multiplies Putin’s Pain
Russia’s isolation deepens as Western businesses pull up stakes in a risky business environment.
‘It Is Horrendous’: Russia Prepares Vacuum Bombs to Blitz Ukraine
Russia is likely to use thermobaric weapons to terrorize the Ukrainian army and civilians.