List of Eastern Europe articles
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An overview of the court during a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague on Apr. 8. Genocide Allegations Are Not a Political Football
Why Turkey’s application to join South Africa’s ICJ case trivializes the charges against Israel.
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A man stands among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv. Russia Advances on Kharkiv as Ukraine Struggles to Fight Back
Moscow is exploiting Biden’s restrictive rules on U.S. weapons use to make gains, Ukrainian officials say.
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A 23-kiloton nuclear test explosion is seen at the Nevada Test Site near Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 18 1953. The Changing Nuclear Mind Game
Russia’s nuclear threats to reach conventional goals in Ukraine mark a new era of brinkmanship.
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A man is seen from his profile behind glass, speaking into a microphone and holding a piece of paper. The Kazakh Murder Trial That Captivated Russia
Putin’s political project rests on normalizing violence—including domestic abuse.
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A woman wearing mittens, a coat, and a winter hat touches a flag with a soldier's face on it to her face. Behind her is a snowy graveyard scene with flowers and Ukrainian flags. The Resilience of Ukraine’s War Widows
Perhaps tens of thousands of Ukrainian women have lost their partners in the conflict with Russia. They look to rebuild amid precarity and uncertainty.
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Demonstrators face law enforcement officers during a rally against a controversial “foreign agents” bill in Tbilisi, Georgia. Georgia’s Protests Are Different This Time
A new foreign agents law could be the death knell of a once-promising young democracy.
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Joe Biden stands at a lectern and behind it is an American flag and a Ukrainian flag. What Does America Want in Ukraine?
Washington’s current approach is a strategic cop-out—and risks making another forever war.
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A man shows children the debris of an intercepted Iranian missile near Arad, Israel, on April 28. Biden’s Escalation Fears Have Dangerous Consequences
Pressuring allies not to retaliate against attacks raises the risk of spiraling conflicts.
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Protesters attend a rally organized by the ruling Georgian Dream party aimed at countering days of mass anti-government protests over a controversial “foreign agent” bill in Tbilisi, Georgia. How Georgia Sided With Its Enemy
Georgians are angry at the government’s pro-Russian turn.
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Orban stands before mics held up by journalists. Is ‘the Media’ Really Under Attack?
We need a new framework to understand how today’s autocrats control public opinion.
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Ukrainian soldiers fire at the enemy near the town of Kupyansk, Kharkiv region. How Kyiv Plans to Use American Aid
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins FP Live for a wide-ranging discussion.
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Demonstrators protest against a controversial bill limiting so-called foreign influence in Tbilisi, Georgia, on April 28. Turmoil in Georgia Could Draw in Russia
The likely passage of a Kremlin-style law has Georgians fighting for their democracy.
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Ukrainian service members fire at Russian positions on March 27, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine Is Still Outgunned by Russia
Even with the approval of new U.S. aid, most of the artillery Ukraine needs won’t get to the front until next year.
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A broken glass box at the looted Kherson Regional Museum after the Russian withdrawal from the city on Dec. 22, 2022. Russia Is Committing Cultural Genocide in Ukraine
Historical falsification, youth indoctrination, and the plunder of artifacts reveal the Kremlin’s true objectives.
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Two men in suits hug in a crowd. Russia Just Helped Swing a European Election
Slovakia’s new Russia-friendly president won office with the help of a barrage of pro-Kremlin disinformation.
