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A man walks past a currency exchange office in Moscow.
A man walks past a currency exchange office in Moscow.

Why Is Russia’s Economy Still Growing?

Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine have had limited impact.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands after signing a bilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Italy's Apulia region on June 13.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands after signing a bilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Italy's Apulia region on June 13.

Biden and the G-7 Seek to Reassure Ukraine 

A new security agreement and $50 billion funding deal signal that the West remains united in Kyiv’s defense—but how long will it last?

A worker walks past scorched equipment in a turbine hall at a destroyed power plant in an undisclosed location in Ukraine.
A worker walks past scorched equipment in a turbine hall at a destroyed power plant in an undisclosed location in Ukraine.

Putin Cuts Ukraine’s Power

With constant assaults on the electricity grid, Moscow is adding an explosive twist to an old playbook.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addresses Ukrainian lawmakers at parliament during his visit to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion in Kyiv.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addresses Ukrainian lawmakers at parliament during his visit to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion in Kyiv.

NATO Looks to Create New Special Envoy Post in Ukraine

The plan comes as Western leaders debate Ukraine’s ambitions to join NATO.

U.S. President Joe Biden stands at a podium in front of a row of hedges on a sunny day. Biden is a man in his 80s with white hair, and he wears a black suit and a serious expression as he speaks.
U.S. President Joe Biden stands at a podium in front of a row of hedges on a sunny day. Biden is a man in his 80s with white hair, and he wears a black suit and a serious expression as he speaks.

Americans Don’t Want a Wartime President

If Biden can avoid the temptation to be a warrior defending allies abroad, he might have a better chance at winning his battles at home.

Ukrainian soldiers drive a tank towards Kherson's frontline on Nov. 18, 2022.
Ukrainian soldiers drive a tank towards Kherson's frontline on Nov. 18, 2022.

Now Is Not the Time to Negotiate With Putin

If Ukraine enters peace talks, it must do so from a position of strength.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on May 31 in Washington, DC.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on May 31 in Washington, DC.

Is Biden Blowing It in Gaza and Ukraine?

Washington seems to keep moving the goalposts—but it isn’t bringing stability in either conflict, or electoral benefits at home.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas wears a military helmet and sunglasses as she leans in to speak with a British military commander in camouflage fatigues beneath the green canopy of trees that line a roadway in Estonia. The British ambassador to Estonia stands beside them, taking off his own helmet as he watches.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas wears a military helmet and sunglasses as she leans in to speak with a British military commander in camouflage fatigues beneath the green canopy of trees that line a roadway in Estonia. The British ambassador to Estonia stands beside them, taking off his own helmet as he watches.

Putin’s Baltic Provocations Are Raising Western Hackles

From redrawn maritime borders to suspected sabotage, Moscow is trying to exert power in a long-coveted region.

A woman and child sit among the graves at Lychakiv military cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, on March 18, 2023.
A woman and child sit among the graves at Lychakiv military cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, on March 18, 2023.

The Invisible Warriors of Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis

Women's NGOs are leading the charge—but not getting the funding they need.

A pencil illustration shows Gordon Sondland with his hands folded under his chin.
A pencil illustration shows Gordon Sondland with his hands folded under his chin.

The Advocate

Ukraine and the Europeans are vexed about how to deal with Trump. Gordon Sondland has a playbook.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks to reporters alongside Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks to reporters alongside Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Still Has a Lend-Leash Act for Ukraine

Washington is finding ways to get Kyiv more money—but keeps it hamstrung from actually fighting the war.

Lithuanian pianist Darius Mazintas plays music by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, on Mount Kremyanets in Izyum, Kharkiv region.
Lithuanian pianist Darius Mazintas plays music by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, on Mount Kremyanets in Izyum, Kharkiv region.

How Foreign Policy Shapes Music Around the World

From the United States to Ukraine, music has influenced—and been influenced by—international politics.

Ukrainian servicemen fire artillery during an anti-drone drill in Chernigiv oblast, Ukraine, on Nov. 11, 2023.
Ukrainian servicemen fire artillery during an anti-drone drill in Chernigiv oblast, Ukraine, on Nov. 11, 2023.

Biden’s Catch-22 in Ukraine

Washington’s backing for Kyiv and avoidance of risk are increasingly at odds.

Josep Borrell arrives for a summit at the EU Parliament in Brussels.
Josep Borrell arrives for a summit at the EU Parliament in Brussels.

‘We Are Allied, but We Are Not Aligned’

Josep Borrell, Europe’s outgoing foreign-policy chief, on the U.S., China, Ukraine, and Gaza. 

A man stands among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv.
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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