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![A Turkish flag, a Russian flag, a United Nations flag, and a Ukrainian flag stand next to each other.]()
A Turkish flag, a Russian flag, a United Nations flag, and a Ukrainian flag stand next to each other.
Erdogan Is a Key Player in Ukraine—on Both Sides
Why Ukrainians are ambivalently watching Turkey’s election.
![A church steeple stands in the sun by the Moscow River in Moscow.]()
A church steeple stands in the sun by the Moscow River in Moscow.
Ukrainians Are Directing Their Anger at Their Church
As the Russian invasion carries on, Ukraine’s relationship to religion is becoming ever more strained.
![A Ukrainian artillery soldier fires a howitzer toward Russian positions near Bakhmut, Ukraine.]()
A Ukrainian artillery soldier fires a howitzer toward Russian positions near Bakhmut, Ukraine.
Turn Ukraine Into a Bristling Porcupine
No matter how this war ends, Russia will need to be deterred from attacking again.
![Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova speaks next to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov at the Black Sea Security Summit in Bucharest, Romania, on April 13.]()
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova speaks next to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov at the Black Sea Security Summit in Bucharest, Romania, on April 13.
How Kyiv Is Wooing the Global South
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova on convincing the rest of the world to stand on the right side of history.
![An aerial view shows more than a thousand missiles and rockets lined up in long rows on a field of dirt and a few plants.]()
An aerial view shows more than a thousand missiles and rockets lined up in long rows on a field of dirt and a few plants.
Holding Russia Accountable for War Crimes Is Harder Than It Looks
Debate rages over whether to pick the “gold, silver, or bronze” medal option for prosecuting war crimes.
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Has Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Already Begun?
Military expert Dara Massicot on the next phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) shakes hands with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg during their joint press conference in Kyiv.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) shakes hands with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg during their joint press conference in Kyiv.
Don’t Promise Ukraine NATO Membership Now
Bringing Kyiv into the alliance soon could harden Russia’s resolve, frustrate potential peace efforts, and play into the Kremlin’s propaganda.
![Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stands behind a podium in front of a sign that says "CPAC Hungary" during a conference session in Budapest.]()
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stands behind a podium in front of a sign that says "CPAC Hungary" during a conference session in Budapest.
Hungary’s Plan to Build an Army of U.S. Intellectuals
Viktor Orban has put billions of dollars behind a soft-power strategy focused on attracting conservative American thinkers.
![Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, standing behind a podium, speaks after a U.N. Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York.]()
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, standing behind a podium, speaks after a U.N. Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York.
Ukraine’s Next Big Diplomatic Offensive Is in the Global South
More ambassadors, more embassies, and, the hope is, more countering Russia.
![Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event at Tsinghua University in Beijing on April 26, 2019.]()
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event at Tsinghua University in Beijing on April 26, 2019.
China Won’t Let Russia Starve the World
The end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative would hurt Beijing, too.
![Ukrainian service members of the Adam tactical group ride a T-64 tank toward a front line near the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.]()
Ukrainian service members of the Adam tactical group ride a T-64 tank toward a front line near the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Is Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Already Underway?
Military analyst Dara Massicot on how to follow the next phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
![Pakistani Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly during a rehearsal ahead of the Pakistan Day parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 15, 2022.]()
Pakistani Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly during a rehearsal ahead of the Pakistan Day parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 15, 2022.
5 Reasons Ukraine Should Get F-16 Jets
They will save many lives, bring victory closer, and spare other Western resources.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, standing behind a podium, talks during a press conference in Brussels.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, standing behind a podium, talks during a press conference in Brussels.
Ukraine Is Knock, Knock, Knocking on NATO’s Door
But the alliance is still wrestling over when and how to open the latch.
![An illustration shows the Ukrainian word Svidomy in Cyrillic text with bursts of incoming fire and the Feb. 24, 2022, date to signify the start of Russia's war in Ukraine.]()
An illustration shows the Ukrainian word Svidomy in Cyrillic text with bursts of incoming fire and the Feb. 24, 2022, date to signify the start of Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Word That Defines What It Means to Be Ukrainian Now
Svidomy, once used to locate people on the political spectrum, has come to signify wartime unity.
![A view of an Azerbaijani checkpoint recently set up at the entry of the Lachin corridor, the Armenian-populated breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region on May 2.]()
A view of an Azerbaijani checkpoint recently set up at the entry of the Lachin corridor, the Armenian-populated breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region on May 2.
Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Will Reduce Russia’s Influence
Moscow is once again trying to flex its muscle by appointing a new general in Nagorno-Karabakh. Durable peace would derail the Kremlin’s plans.
![A U.S. Bradley Fighting Vehicle is seen behind a U.S. flag during during a training session by U.S. soldiers in Nowa Deba, Poland.]()
A U.S. Bradley Fighting Vehicle is seen behind a U.S. flag during during a training session by U.S. soldiers in Nowa Deba, Poland.
NATO’s Got a New Backbone
It’s time for the United States to prioritize members of the alliance that understand the Russian threat and are taking it seriously.
![Graves of mercenaries recruited by the Wagner group and killed during Russia's war in Ukraine are seen covered in flowers at the Beloostrovsky cemetery in St. Petersburg, Russia.]()
Graves of mercenaries recruited by the Wagner group and killed during Russia's war in Ukraine are seen covered in flowers at the Beloostrovsky cemetery in St. Petersburg, Russia.
For Russians, It’s the Wild 1990s All Over Again
Overflowing graveyards and other parallels signal a threat to Vladimir Putin’s rule.
![Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest nuclear power station and currently held by Russian occupying forces, is pictured on October 29, 2022 from Prydniprovske in Dnipropetrovsk oblast, Ukraine.]()
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest nuclear power station and currently held by Russian occupying forces, is pictured on October 29, 2022 from Prydniprovske in Dnipropetrovsk oblast, Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Has a Nuclear Complication
Ukrainian troops are targeting an area where Russians are still holed up in a nuclear power plant.
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Erdogan Is a Key Player in Ukraine—on Both Sides
Why Ukrainians are ambivalently watching Turkey’s election.
Ukrainians Are Directing Their Anger at Their Church
As the Russian invasion carries on, Ukraine’s relationship to religion is becoming ever more strained.
Turn Ukraine Into a Bristling Porcupine
No matter how this war ends, Russia will need to be deterred from attacking again.
How Kyiv Is Wooing the Global South
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova on convincing the rest of the world to stand on the right side of history.
Holding Russia Accountable for War Crimes Is Harder Than It Looks
Debate rages over whether to pick the “gold, silver, or bronze” medal option for prosecuting war crimes.
Has Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Already Begun?
Military expert Dara Massicot on the next phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Don’t Promise Ukraine NATO Membership Now
Bringing Kyiv into the alliance soon could harden Russia’s resolve, frustrate potential peace efforts, and play into the Kremlin’s propaganda.
Hungary’s Plan to Build an Army of U.S. Intellectuals
Viktor Orban has put billions of dollars behind a soft-power strategy focused on attracting conservative American thinkers.
Ukraine’s Next Big Diplomatic Offensive Is in the Global South
More ambassadors, more embassies, and, the hope is, more countering Russia.
China Won’t Let Russia Starve the World
The end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative would hurt Beijing, too.
Is Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Already Underway?
Military analyst Dara Massicot on how to follow the next phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
5 Reasons Ukraine Should Get F-16 Jets
They will save many lives, bring victory closer, and spare other Western resources.
Ukraine Is Knock, Knock, Knocking on NATO’s Door
But the alliance is still wrestling over when and how to open the latch.
The Word That Defines What It Means to Be Ukrainian Now
Svidomy, once used to locate people on the political spectrum, has come to signify wartime unity.
Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Will Reduce Russia’s Influence
Moscow is once again trying to flex its muscle by appointing a new general in Nagorno-Karabakh. Durable peace would derail the Kremlin’s plans.
NATO’s Got a New Backbone
It’s time for the United States to prioritize members of the alliance that understand the Russian threat and are taking it seriously.
For Russians, It’s the Wild 1990s All Over Again
Overflowing graveyards and other parallels signal a threat to Vladimir Putin’s rule.
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Has a Nuclear Complication
Ukrainian troops are targeting an area where Russians are still holed up in a nuclear power plant.
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