The partition of Ukraine would only encourage Putin’s imperial ambitions
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches the ten-month mark, various commentators in the West continue to push the idea that Ukraine should trade territory for peace.
Edward Lucas: Rumors That Resonate
Speculation about Putin’s fate highlights his weakness. Heard the latest about Zelenskyy? That amid military setbacks and growing political problems, the Ukrainian president is preparing a hurried escape to a foreign bolthole?
Memo to Macron: Russia doesn’t need security guarantees but Ukraine does
French President Emmanuel Macron sparked controversy in early December by calling on European leaders to provide Russia with security guarantees.
Vladimir Putin’s failing invasion is fueling the rise of Russia’s far right
A new and significant political force is emerging in the shadows of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While Vladimir Putin has long cultivated an aggressive brand of Russian nationalism based on imperial identity…
Rus Propagandası Polonya-Ukrayna ilişkilerini hedef olarak aldı
Rusya'nın işgali, Polonya ile Ukrayna arasındaki stratejik ortaklığı önemli ölçüde değiştirdi ve aslında bu ortaklığı somut içerikle doldurdu.
Behind the Lines
As Russian offensive attacks increase, occupation authorities continue to punish Ukrainian citizens for anti-war statements.
Self-Harming: the West’s Media Policy for Russia
When it rains, it pours. The decision by the Latvian authorities to rescind the media license for Dozhd — a major, independent Russian online broadcaster — may be legally sound, depending on how you interpret Latvian media law.
Former moderate Dmitry Medvedev becomes Putin’s pro-war cheerleader
During the first nine months of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin and former president Dmitry Medvedev have developed a shtick worthy of a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
Vladimir Putin’s Ukrainian Genocide: Nobody can claim they did not know
The liberation of Kherson in early November sparked a wave of euphoria as Ukrainians celebrated a landmark victory over Vladimir Putin’s invading army.
Russia Finds a New Way to Survive Defeat
After the humiliating surrender of Kherson, Russian troops have produced no lasting military victories on the battlefield.