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
Biden Must Do Better Than Obama on Ukraine
Russia’s 2014 invasion distracted Washington and delayed the Asia pivot—something the West cannot afford to repeat.
Europe Isn’t Prepared if Russia Turns the Gas Taps Off
Energy woes seep into the West’s response to a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Is Defending Ukraine Vital to U.S. Security?
As Putin prepares to invade, Washington and its allies still appear undecided on whether Kyiv is worth fighting for.
NATO Responds to Russia’s Demands With Its Own
NATO proposes new talks on arms control military exercises.
3 Things the World Should Know About Putin
The nature of Putin’s Russia has changed drastically in the last few years.
Ukraine Pins Hopes on Javelin Missiles to Dent Putin’s Armor
And soldiers tend to fire them at everything.
Why Is Putin Acting Now?
Multiple factors are driving Russia’s escalation against Ukraine.
Biden Ponders the Sanctions Doomsday Device
Washington has created and tested a powerful toolkit of sanctions—but never applied them at scale.
Ukraine Is Betting on Militias to Bleed Russia
Ukraine hopes 130,000 new civilian defensive forces will make Putin think twice.
The Iran Nuclear Talks’ Breakout Player
Love him or hate him, Russia’s man in Vienna has become the Iran deal’s unofficial spokesman.
Putin’s Calculus Over Ukraine
The Russian leader risks huge casualties and painful sanctions if he invades, but he’s left himself little room to de-escalate.
Britain, Canada Flex Hard-Power Muscles in Showdown With Russia
Other NATO allies deploy fighter jets and naval forces to shore up its eastern flank.
There’s Plenty of Blame to Go Around on Ukraine
Focusing on U.S. idealism ignores Russia’s own agency.
Stop Panicking About Ukraine—and Putin
Russia has its own limits and logic that make war unlikely.
U.S. Orders Diplomats’ Families to Leave Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion Fears
High-level diplomatic talks between the United States and Russia have failed to defuse the crisis.
The West Fell Into Putin’s Trap
Even if Russia never invades Ukraine, it is accomplishing one of its major goals in Europe.