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
This Ukrainian City Was Already Battered. Now It’s Bracing for War.
Avdiivka borders the breakaway regions where Russian troops are now assembling.
Biden Responds to Russia Beginning ‘Invasion’ With Limited Sanctions
Answering Putin’s opening gambit in Ukraine, U.S. officials keep more severe penalties in reserve.
Insurgency in Ukraine Could Lead to Major War in Europe
Avoiding escalation with Russia would become even harder.
Will Ukraine Be Afghanistan All Over Again for Russia?
Insurgency could make even victory costly for Putin.
Putin’s Speech Laid Out a Dark Vision of Russian History
There’s no room for Ukraine in the Russian leader’s distorted telling of the past.
Russian Diplomats’ Credibility Crisis
Shifting justifications for Ukraine aggression suggest they may be running blind.
Biden Enlists Asian Partners for Unprecedented Russia Sanctions Plans
Restrictive export controls, including on semiconductors, may be more effective than Western sanctions alone.
Russia Is Reenacting Its Georgia Playbook in Ukraine
False claims of military withdrawal followed by recognition of breakaway regions is a tried and tested Kremlin strategy.
Putin Orders Russian Troops Into Ukraine’s Breakaway Provinces
Russia’s president recognizes the regions and sends in “peacekeepers.”
Russia Appears Poised to Recognize Ukraine’s Separatist Regions
Western officials warned recognition would kill the 2015 Minsk agreement—and give Moscow a pretext for military action.
Divided by Politics, Bound by Love: A Ukrainian Family Waits for War
As Russian shelling and provocations intensified over the weekend, one Ukrainian family awaits the worst.
Biden: Putin Has Decided to Invade Ukraine
But the United States is still trying to deny Russia a pretext for war.
How Poland Turned Ukraine to the West
For Kyiv, Warsaw is a model of what a country can become when it escapes the Russian umbrella.
Russia Planning Post-Invasion Arrest and Assassination Campaign in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say
Intelligence on possible targets has been shared with Ukraine and other partners in the region.
U.S. and Russia Battle for World Opinion at U.N. Over Ukraine
Blinken is still looking for a diplomatic offramp.
Eastern Ukraine’s Problematic Peace Plan
The 2015 Minsk agreement is flawed—but it’s all there is.