Ukraine

  • Jan 3, 2023
  • 2 min read

Putin offers Russians no exit from war

The Russian president tries to persuade his people that their sacrifices for his war have some meaning

Russia
  • Dec 30, 2022
  • 8 min read

Strategic conditions favour Kyiv over Moscow for now

Ukraine ends a year of concerted attack by superior Russian forces in a position of surprising strength

Russia
  • Dec 30, 2022
  • 2 min read

Belarus outrage at Ukraine missile is unconvincing

Belarus has complained after a Ukrainian missile came down in its territory

Belarus
  • Dec 30, 2022
  • 2 min read

Russia fills army ranks with perks and coercion

The Russian president has lifted wealth declaration and anti-bribery requirements for anyone involved in the war

Russia
  • Dec 23, 2022
  • 2 min read

Russia's ultimate war aims as opaque as ever

President Putin wants the war in Ukraine to end sooner rather than later but is unable to describe how that might happen

Russia
  • Dec 22, 2022
  • 2 min read

Zelensky pitches to US Congress

President Zelensky's address to Congress last night should enable Republicans to maintain support for funding Ukraine

United States
  • Dec 19, 2022
  • 2 min read

Russia signals renewed offensive involving Belarus

President Putin is in Belarus after talking to his top military commanders

Russia
  • Dec 16, 2022
  • 7 min read

Political infighting in Ukraine is muted by war

Wartime unity is holding on the political scene but the government is targeting perceived threats and adversaries

Ukraine