The Perpetually Irrational Ukraine Debate
The war continues to be discussed in ways that are self-serving—and self-defeating.
Russian Exiles Struggle to Form a United Opposition to Putin
Historically, Russian emigrants have been reluctant to form exile communities and have tried to assimilate.
Congress to Ukraine: We’ve Still Got Your Back
Lawmakers flock to security conference to allay doubts over long-term Ukraine commitment.
Estonia’s Former Spy Chief: Too Soon to Count Russia Out
Mikk Marran talks about Moscow’s intelligence failures, cyberwar, and whether Western resolve will last the winter.
All the Kremlin’s Trolls
How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Moscow’s worldwide influence operations to the test.
Ukraine’s Appetite for Weapons Is Straining Western Stockpiles
“I think everyone now is sufficiently worried,” a NATO official said.
NATO Chief Says Ukraine Air Defense Likely Cause of Poland Explosion
Russia still to blame for incident after bombarding Ukraine with missiles, Stoltenberg says.
Zelensky’s Travel Ban on Ukrainian Men Could Damage War Morale
New survey data shows a majority of Ukrainians do not support the travel ban in its current form.
U.S. Struggles to Help Ukraine Keep the Lights On
Ukraine needs heaters as much as HIMARS.
Ukraine Pushes Russia Out of Kherson, the Biggest Liberation Yet
Ukraine is continuing its offensive—even in subzero temperatures.
Europe’s Seabed Is Its Soft Underbelly
Explosions along the Nord Stream pipelines have exposed the vulnerability of energy and communications networks in the continent’s northern seas.
Ukraine Says It Needs More Guns, Shells, and Firepower
“We are requesting new rounds all the time that have longer range and more explosiveness,” said one Ukrainian military official.
The Defiance of Celebrating Literature in the Midst of War
How this year’s Lviv BookForum in Ukraine became an act of solidarity.
Russia Wages Winter Information War Against the West
The Kremlin is headhunting useful idiots to undermine European unity before Kyiv can prevail.
Why the War in Ukraine Won’t Spark a Nuclear Proliferation Cascade
Arguments to the contrary overlook the complexity of nuclear decision-making.
Kyiv Is Hoping the Republican Party’s Better Angels Prevail in the U.S. Midterms
A small but vocal minority of pro-Trump Republicans are openly questioning U.S. support for Ukraine.
Helsinki Commission Recommends Kicking Russia Off U.N. Security Council
Not so fast, experts say.
Biden’s Soft Underbelly on Ukraine
The Biden administration’s fear of provoking Putin and risking World War III has become an excuse to do less for Ukraine.
‘All It Takes is One’: Iran Gives Russia Help From the Air
Russia’s new Iranian-made drones put Ukraine “a bit more on the defensive,” one expert said.
NATO Doubles Naval Presence in Baltic, North Seas After Pipeline Sabotage
Russia’s suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has brought a flood of Western naval assets into the region.
Ukraine Changes Weapons Wish List After Kyiv Terrorism Attacks
Send more air defenses, Ukrainian officials implored, and send them now.
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