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
Russia Has Deployed Two-Thirds of Its Amassed Forces Into Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say
But Moscow’s troops are facing stiff resistance and logistical challenges.
Russia Tries to Terrorize Ukraine With Images of Chechen Soldiers
Moscow is exploiting stereotypes of Chechen brutality.
Belarus Vote to Amend Constitution Worries NATO
The changes, certain to pass, will let Russia house nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil.
In Kharkiv, a Desperate Choice: Stay or Go?
As Russian forces continue their assault, people in Ukraine face terrifying uncertainty.
Germany to Arm Ukraine in Major Policy Reversal
Berlin will send anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to help Kyiv fight off Russia.
China and Russia’s Friendship in Ukraine Is Without Benefits
Will Russia’s invasion make or break the relationship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin?
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Just Beginning
Russia has only sent in a third of the troops it had deployed near Ukraine.
Russia Vetoes U.N. Resolution Demanding Troop Withdrawal From Ukraine
China, India, and the United Arab Emirates abstain.
Winning in Ukraine Will Require Paying the Cost
The key to victory, for every side, will be the ability to endure sacrifice.
Why the Last War May Have Triggered This One
After World War II, Japan and Germany became enduring U.S. allies. Why didn’t the Cold War end the same way?
U.N. to Call for Up to $2 Billion in Aid to Ukraine
Already at least 70,000 people have fled the country since the Russian invasion.
The Loophole in Biden’s Sanctions That Allows Russia to Prosper
How to punish Putin without devastating Europe’s economy remains a challenge.
Biden Halts Russian Arms Control Talks Amid Ukraine Invasion
Officials said the talks had become an arena for Russia to complain about NATO.
An Afghan in Ukraine
She fled Kabul for safety in Kyiv. Now the 23-year-old is facing war again.
Biden Struggles to Get Some Allies to Support Condemnation of Russia at the U.N.
India and the UAE remain on the fence, worried about relations with Moscow.
Ukrainians Who Worked at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Plead for Help
In a letter to the State Department, staff voice fears they will be abandoned amid the Russian onslaught.