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
A Lack of Invasion Wouldn’t Mean an End to the Ukraine Crisis
Moscow has plenty of options short of full-blown war.
Even an ‘Asia First’ Strategy Needs to Deter Russia in Ukraine
There is no Indo-Pacific strategy without U.S. pushback against Russia.
If Russia Invades Ukraine, Sanction China
Putin has found an economic lifeline in Beijing that only Washington can destroy.
Ukraine’s Kids Are Literally on the Front Line
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian children suffer shellings, shootings, and psychological trauma.
Diplomats Can’t Wait for the Sky to Fall
The Ukraine crisis is a reminder of how farsighted diplomacy can resolve conflicts before they spiral out of control.
Ukraine Waits While Putin Debates
Unity Day came and went in Kyiv. The threat from Russia remains.
America’s Eyes in the Skies Over Ukraine
U.S. spy planes are keeping Putin’s buildup in the open—for now.
Russia and the West Keep Misreading Each Other
The Russian people would lose badly from Putin’s war.
Biden’s Truman Moment Has Arrived in Ukraine
The U.S. president is committed to containment against Russia. But what kind?
For Ukraine Aid, Guns Are Good, but Butter Is Better
The country needs more than just military help.
Putin Won’t Ever Let Ukraine Be Finland
Why a widely touted model for Ukrainian neutrality won’t work to stop a Russian invasion.
Chinese Support for a Russian Attack on Ukraine Cannot Be Cost-Free
Beijing backing Moscow should trigger a rethink of China-European relations.
Don’t Use Chips to Play Poker With Putin
Semiconductor blockades are powerful sanctions—but may not prove effective with Russia.
Kyiv Is Calm, but Ukrainians Are Quietly Bracing for War
Officials in Kyiv have downplayed Western warnings of an imminent Russian invasion—but many in the capital are learning self-defense and locating bomb shelters.
U.S. and Russia Order Partial Ukraine Embassy Evacuations
But Kyiv rebukes Washington for stoking panic.
White House Warns Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could be Imminent
Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security advisor, said Moscow could “in very short order” invade its neighbor again.