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War of attrition
Comment

War of attrition

Through ever more daring drone strikes, Kyiv is demonstrating its determination to fight Russia for as long as it takes
James Horncastle-
War of attrition
Comment

War of attrition

Through ever more daring drone strikes, Kyiv is demonstrating its determination to fight Russia for as long as it takes
James Horncastle-
War weary
Comment

War weary

Peace without victory may be possible as Kyiv and Moscow realise how unobtainable their military objectives are
Carl Bildt-
Russia today, India tomorrow
Comment

Russia today, India tomorrow

Kremlin propaganda broadcaster RT is successfully growing its audience in Narendra Modi’s India
Saahil Menon-
Peace through strength
Comment

Peace through strength

Vladimir Putin must be made to understand that he cannot simply dictate terms to end the war in Ukraine
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Andriy Yermak-
War weary
Comment

War weary

Peace without victory may be possible as Kyiv and Moscow realise how unobtainable their military objectives are
Carl Bildt-
Russia today, India tomorrow
Comment

Russia today, India tomorrow

Kremlin propaganda broadcaster RT is successfully growing its audience in Narendra Modi’s India
Saahil Menon-
Peace through strength
Comment

Peace through strength

Vladimir Putin must be made to understand that he cannot simply dictate terms to end the war in Ukraine
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Andriy Yermak-
Stray drones
Comment

Stray drones

Why NATO countries don’t shoot down Russian drones that enter their airspace and what the recent incident in Latvia means for the alliance
Serhiy Pakhomenko-
Projecting control
Comment

Projecting control

Why Putin has resisted using Ukraine’s Kursk offensive to call for greater Russian sacrifices
Jennifer Mathers-
Stray drones
Comment

Stray drones

Why NATO countries don’t shoot down Russian drones that enter their airspace and what the recent incident in Latvia means for the alliance
Serhiy Pakhomenko-
Projecting control
Comment

Projecting control

Why Putin has resisted using Ukraine’s Kursk offensive to call for greater Russian sacrifices
Jennifer Mathers-
Crush or be crushed
Comment

Crush or be crushed

Why a policy of realpolitik towards Alexander Lukashenko’s regime is doomed to fail
Pavel Latushka-
Authoritarian drift
Comment

Authoritarian drift

Why a surge in pro-Russian sentiment across Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union should concern us all
Stefan Wolff-
Making the most of Kursk
Comment

Making the most of Kursk

How can Ukraine best profit from its successful incursion into Russian territory?
Samuel Charap, Charles A. Kupchan-
Out on a limb
Comment

Out on a limb

Why is the UAE sticking its neck out for indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?
Saahil Menon-
Crush or be crushed
Comment

Crush or be crushed

Why a policy of realpolitik towards Alexander Lukashenko’s regime is doomed to fail
Pavel Latushka-
Authoritarian drift
Comment

Authoritarian drift

Why a surge in pro-Russian sentiment across Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union should concern us all
Stefan Wolff-
Making the most of Kursk
Comment

Making the most of Kursk

How can Ukraine best profit from its successful incursion into Russian territory?
Samuel Charap, Charles A. Kupchan-
Out on a limb
Comment

Out on a limb

Why is the UAE sticking its neck out for indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?
Saahil Menon-
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Comment

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Putin’s well-honed image as Russia’s ‘protector’ has been repeatedly exposed for the empty rhetoric it is
Lena Surzhko Harned-
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Comment

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Putin’s well-honed image as Russia’s ‘protector’ has been repeatedly exposed for the empty rhetoric it is
Lena Surzhko Harned-
Killing kindness
Comment

Killing kindness

The Kremlin’s crackdown on charities and volunteering is destroying Russia’s nascent mutual assistance culture
Ksenia Buksha-
Beslan, 20 years on
Comment

Beslan, 20 years on

Ten questions about the Beslan tragedy that Vladimir Putin has yet to answer
Novaya Gazeta Europe-
Course correction
Comment

Course correction

As president, Kamala Harris could turn the war in Ukraine around and make it a winning issue
Anders Åslund-
Killing kindness
Comment

Killing kindness

The Kremlin’s crackdown on charities and volunteering is destroying Russia’s nascent mutual assistance culture
Ksenia Buksha-
Beslan, 20 years on
Comment

Beslan, 20 years on

Ten questions about the Beslan tragedy that Vladimir Putin has yet to answer
Novaya Gazeta Europe-
Course correction
Comment

Course correction

As president, Kamala Harris could turn the war in Ukraine around and make it a winning issue
Anders Åslund-
Mission improbable
Comment

Mission improbable

How the Ukrainian invasion of Russia could change the political focus of the conflict
Stefan Wolff-
Putting Putin on the back foot
Comment

Putting Putin on the back foot

What is the Ukrainian strategy in Russia’s Kursk region and can Kyiv hold on to its territorial gains?
Patrick Bury-
Mission improbable
Comment

Mission improbable

How the Ukrainian invasion of Russia could change the political focus of the conflict
Stefan Wolff-
Putting Putin on the back foot
Comment

Putting Putin on the back foot

What is the Ukrainian strategy in Russia’s Kursk region and can Kyiv hold on to its territorial gains?
Patrick Bury-
Control at all costs
Comment

Control at all costs

Why the Russian government’s move to block YouTube is more than just another act of censorship
Ksenia Buksha-
Wagner’s Saharan mirage
Comment

Wagner’s Saharan mirage

As Russia scrambles to fend off a surprise Ukrainian offensive, its mercenaries in Africa are faring no better
Christopher Michael Faulkner-
The rule of law is coming for Putin
Comment

The rule of law is coming for Putin

Can the Council of Europe hold the Russian dictator personally responsible for the war in Ukraine?
Gordon Brown-
Swap meat
Comment

Swap meat

Experts consider the cost and consequences of the largest ever prisoner exchange between Russia and the West
Natalia Glukhova-
Control at all costs
Comment

Control at all costs

Why the Russian government’s move to block YouTube is more than just another act of censorship
Ksenia Buksha-
Wagner’s Saharan mirage
Comment

Wagner’s Saharan mirage

As Russia scrambles to fend off a surprise Ukrainian offensive, its mercenaries in Africa are faring no better
Christopher Michael Faulkner-
The rule of law is coming for Putin
Comment

The rule of law is coming for Putin

Can the Council of Europe hold the Russian dictator personally responsible for the war in Ukraine?
Gordon Brown-
Swap meat
Comment

Swap meat

Experts consider the cost and consequences of the largest ever prisoner exchange between Russia and the West
Natalia Glukhova-
Skobov’s final act
Comment

Skobov’s final act

A Soviet-era dissident explains why he’s behind bars yet again
Leonid Gozman-
Skobov’s final act
Comment

Skobov’s final act

A Soviet-era dissident explains why he’s behind bars yet again
Leonid Gozman-
Giving the devil his due
Comment

Giving the devil his due

Religious leaders have not shied away from direct involvement in the war in Ukraine
Jennifer Mathers-
A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine
Comment

A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine

Many of Russia’s neighbours should be concerned that J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, believes that might is right
Carl Bildt-
Enduring love
Comment

Enduring love

Ten years on from the MH17 disaster, a father attempts to reconcile himself to the untimely death of his son
Jon O’Brien-
Giving the devil his due
Comment

Giving the devil his due

Religious leaders have not shied away from direct involvement in the war in Ukraine
Jennifer Mathers-
A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine
Comment

A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine

Many of Russia’s neighbours should be concerned that J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, believes that might is right
Carl Bildt-
Enduring love
Comment

Enduring love

Ten years on from the MH17 disaster, a father attempts to reconcile himself to the untimely death of his son
Jon O’Brien-
Restore the Olympic peace
Comment

Restore the Olympic peace

Over 50 Nobel laureates have written an open letter calling for a global ceasefire for the duration of the Paris Olympics
Acts of political revenge
Comment

Acts of political revenge

Leonid Gozman reacts to his 8½-year prison sentence for two social media posts about the Bucha massacre
Leonid Gozman-
Restore the Olympic peace
Comment

Restore the Olympic peace

Over 50 Nobel laureates have written an open letter calling for a global ceasefire for the duration of the Paris Olympics
Acts of political revenge
Comment

Acts of political revenge

Leonid Gozman reacts to his 8½-year prison sentence for two social media posts about the Bucha massacre
Leonid Gozman-
Russia’s triple win
Comment

Russia’s triple win

Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia may find it harder to leave Russia’s sphere of influence than they think
Djoomart Otorbaev-
Unconscionable
Comment

Unconscionable

Russia’s missile strike on a Kyiv children’s hospital marks a new low
Olga Musafirova-
The demigods of populism
Comment

The demigods of populism

How Putin has weaponised religion to bolster his support across Russia
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Breaking the bank
Comment

Breaking the bank

Ukraine’s debt negotiations could decide the fate of the war
Patrick E. Shea-
Russia’s triple win
Comment

Russia’s triple win

Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia may find it harder to leave Russia’s sphere of influence than they think
Djoomart Otorbaev-
Unconscionable
Comment

Unconscionable

Russia’s missile strike on a Kyiv children’s hospital marks a new low
Olga Musafirova-
The demigods of populism
Comment

The demigods of populism

How Putin has weaponised religion to bolster his support across Russia
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Breaking the bank
Comment

Breaking the bank

Ukraine’s debt negotiations could decide the fate of the war
Patrick E. Shea-
Pulling the strings
Comment

Pulling the strings

Russia’s economic dependence on Beijing has given China the power to end the war in Ukraine
Renaud Foucart-
Pulling the strings
Comment

Pulling the strings

Russia’s economic dependence on Beijing has given China the power to end the war in Ukraine
Renaud Foucart-
Ukraine should have its day in court
Comment

Ukraine should have its day in court

A Russian militia leader accused of war crimes must be tried in the country whose right to exist he denies
Dan White-
Friends like these
Comment

Friends like these

Putin’s mutual defence pact with Kim Jong Un presents an opportunity for the West
Ana Palacio-
Seize the day
Comment

Seize the day

The economic case for seizing Russia’s frozen assets to support Ukraine
Timothy Ash-
Ukraine should have its day in court
Comment

Ukraine should have its day in court

A Russian militia leader accused of war crimes must be tried in the country whose right to exist he denies
Dan White-
Friends like these
Comment

Friends like these

Putin’s mutual defence pact with Kim Jong Un presents an opportunity for the West
Ana Palacio-
Seize the day
Comment

Seize the day

The economic case for seizing Russia’s frozen assets to support Ukraine
Timothy Ash-
Dying for Danzig
Comment

Dying for Danzig

A lack of NATO resolve over Ukraine risks exposing Poland and the Baltic states to Moscow’s aggression next
Mykola Viknianskiy, Anna Husarska-
Shrinking horizons
Comment

Shrinking horizons

Unless it secures victory in Ukraine, the Kremlin faces declining influence in the Black Sea and beyond
Galip Dalay-
Dying for Danzig
Comment

Dying for Danzig

A lack of NATO resolve over Ukraine risks exposing Poland and the Baltic states to Moscow’s aggression next
Mykola Viknianskiy, Anna Husarska-
Shrinking horizons
Comment

Shrinking horizons

Unless it secures victory in Ukraine, the Kremlin faces declining influence in the Black Sea and beyond
Galip Dalay-
The solution to all our problems
Comment

The solution to all our problems

During an evening dedicated to the dictator, neo-Stalinists in the city of Barnaul summon the former Soviet leader’s spirit
Novaya Gazeta Kazakhstan-
Eyeing the door
Comment

Eyeing the door

Why are Central Asian governments increasingly keen to break free of Russian control?
Anastassiya Mahon-
Methodical madness
Comment

Methodical madness

The terror unleashed against the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is part of Putin’s ‘peace’ plan
Leonid Gozman-
Georgia’s zero hour
Comment

Georgia’s zero hour

The country’s pivot away from Europe is playing right into the Kremlin’s hands
Salome Samadashvili-
The solution to all our problems
Comment

The solution to all our problems

During an evening dedicated to the dictator, neo-Stalinists in the city of Barnaul summon the former Soviet leader’s spirit
Novaya Gazeta Kazakhstan-
Eyeing the door
Comment

Eyeing the door

Why are Central Asian governments increasingly keen to break free of Russian control?
Anastassiya Mahon-
Methodical madness
Comment

Methodical madness

The terror unleashed against the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is part of Putin’s ‘peace’ plan
Leonid Gozman-
Georgia’s zero hour
Comment

Georgia’s zero hour

The country’s pivot away from Europe is playing right into the Kremlin’s hands
Salome Samadashvili-
Let slip the dogs of war
Comment

Let slip the dogs of war

Should Ukraine be able to use US weapons to attack Russian territory? The debate in NATO is shifting
Christopher Morris-
Let slip the dogs of war
Comment

Let slip the dogs of war

Should Ukraine be able to use US weapons to attack Russian territory? The debate in NATO is shifting
Christopher Morris-
Headlong into change
Comment

Headlong into change

Russians who don’t support the war must steel themselves for a long fight
Leonid Gozman-
Blast impact
Comment

Blast impact

Why efforts to treat Ukrainian veterans for modern warfare’s signature injury must start now
Dan White-
Fragile fraternity
Comment

Fragile fraternity

Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to China was practically a mirror image of Mao Zedong’s visit to Moscow 75 years ago
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Headlong into change
Comment

Headlong into change

Russians who don’t support the war must steel themselves for a long fight
Leonid Gozman-
Blast impact
Comment

Blast impact

Why efforts to treat Ukrainian veterans for modern warfare’s signature injury must start now
Dan White-
Fragile fraternity
Comment

Fragile fraternity

Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to China was practically a mirror image of Mao Zedong’s visit to Moscow 75 years ago
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
His greatest role
Comment

His greatest role

Ukraine’s actor president is to become Ukraine’s acting president as his first term technically expires
Olga Musafirova-
Defining success in Ukraine
Comment

Defining success in Ukraine

Why mounting another counteroffensive in 2025 would be a serious mistake for Kyiv
Richard Haass-
His greatest role
Comment

His greatest role

Ukraine’s actor president is to become Ukraine’s acting president as his first term technically expires
Olga Musafirova-
Defining success in Ukraine
Comment

Defining success in Ukraine

Why mounting another counteroffensive in 2025 would be a serious mistake for Kyiv
Richard Haass-
Snakes and adders
Comment

Snakes and adders

Powerful groups within the elite are increasingly breaking the unspoken rule against public infighting
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Lost in space
Comment

Lost in space

How did Roscosmos go from a world leader in space exploration to being overtaken by its Chinese and Indian counterparts?
Arseny Borisov-
A stolen celebration
Comment

A stolen celebration

The Russian state’s use of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany as a propaganda tool amounts to outright theft
Leonid Gozman-
Outstanding mediocrity
Comment

Outstanding mediocrity

Mikhail Mishustin’s future briefly looked uncertain last week until Putin recalled just how useless he was
Konstantin Sonin-
Snakes and adders
Comment

Snakes and adders

Powerful groups within the elite are increasingly breaking the unspoken rule against public infighting
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Lost in space
Comment

Lost in space

How did Roscosmos go from a world leader in space exploration to being overtaken by its Chinese and Indian counterparts?
Arseny Borisov-
A stolen celebration
Comment

A stolen celebration

The Russian state’s use of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany as a propaganda tool amounts to outright theft
Leonid Gozman-
Outstanding mediocrity
Comment

Outstanding mediocrity

Mikhail Mishustin’s future briefly looked uncertain last week until Putin recalled just how useless he was
Konstantin Sonin-
War of attrition
Comment

War of attrition

Through ever more daring drone strikes, Kyiv is demonstrating its determination to fight Russia for as long as it takes
James Horncastle-
War of attrition
Comment

War of attrition

Through ever more daring drone strikes, Kyiv is demonstrating its determination to fight Russia for as long as it takes
James Horncastle-
War weary
Comment

War weary

Peace without victory may be possible as Kyiv and Moscow realise how unobtainable their military objectives are
Carl Bildt-
Russia today, India tomorrow
Comment

Russia today, India tomorrow

Kremlin propaganda broadcaster RT is successfully growing its audience in Narendra Modi’s India
Saahil Menon-
Peace through strength
Comment

Peace through strength

Vladimir Putin must be made to understand that he cannot simply dictate terms to end the war in Ukraine
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Andriy Yermak-
War weary
Comment

War weary

Peace without victory may be possible as Kyiv and Moscow realise how unobtainable their military objectives are
Carl Bildt-
Russia today, India tomorrow
Comment

Russia today, India tomorrow

Kremlin propaganda broadcaster RT is successfully growing its audience in Narendra Modi’s India
Saahil Menon-
Peace through strength
Comment

Peace through strength

Vladimir Putin must be made to understand that he cannot simply dictate terms to end the war in Ukraine
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Andriy Yermak-
Stray drones
Comment

Stray drones

Why NATO countries don’t shoot down Russian drones that enter their airspace and what the recent incident in Latvia means for the alliance
Serhiy Pakhomenko-
Projecting control
Comment

Projecting control

Why Putin has resisted using Ukraine’s Kursk offensive to call for greater Russian sacrifices
Jennifer Mathers-
Stray drones
Comment

Stray drones

Why NATO countries don’t shoot down Russian drones that enter their airspace and what the recent incident in Latvia means for the alliance
Serhiy Pakhomenko-
Projecting control
Comment

Projecting control

Why Putin has resisted using Ukraine’s Kursk offensive to call for greater Russian sacrifices
Jennifer Mathers-
Crush or be crushed
Comment

Crush or be crushed

Why a policy of realpolitik towards Alexander Lukashenko’s regime is doomed to fail
Pavel Latushka-
Authoritarian drift
Comment

Authoritarian drift

Why a surge in pro-Russian sentiment across Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union should concern us all
Stefan Wolff-
Making the most of Kursk
Comment

Making the most of Kursk

How can Ukraine best profit from its successful incursion into Russian territory?
Samuel Charap, Charles A. Kupchan-
Out on a limb
Comment

Out on a limb

Why is the UAE sticking its neck out for indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?
Saahil Menon-
Crush or be crushed
Comment

Crush or be crushed

Why a policy of realpolitik towards Alexander Lukashenko’s regime is doomed to fail
Pavel Latushka-
Authoritarian drift
Comment

Authoritarian drift

Why a surge in pro-Russian sentiment across Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union should concern us all
Stefan Wolff-
Making the most of Kursk
Comment

Making the most of Kursk

How can Ukraine best profit from its successful incursion into Russian territory?
Samuel Charap, Charles A. Kupchan-
Out on a limb
Comment

Out on a limb

Why is the UAE sticking its neck out for indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?
Saahil Menon-
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Comment

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Putin’s well-honed image as Russia’s ‘protector’ has been repeatedly exposed for the empty rhetoric it is
Lena Surzhko Harned-
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Comment

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Putin’s well-honed image as Russia’s ‘protector’ has been repeatedly exposed for the empty rhetoric it is
Lena Surzhko Harned-
Killing kindness
Comment

Killing kindness

The Kremlin’s crackdown on charities and volunteering is destroying Russia’s nascent mutual assistance culture
Ksenia Buksha-
Beslan, 20 years on
Comment

Beslan, 20 years on

Ten questions about the Beslan tragedy that Vladimir Putin has yet to answer
Novaya Gazeta Europe-
Course correction
Comment

Course correction

As president, Kamala Harris could turn the war in Ukraine around and make it a winning issue
Anders Åslund-
Killing kindness
Comment

Killing kindness

The Kremlin’s crackdown on charities and volunteering is destroying Russia’s nascent mutual assistance culture
Ksenia Buksha-
Beslan, 20 years on
Comment

Beslan, 20 years on

Ten questions about the Beslan tragedy that Vladimir Putin has yet to answer
Novaya Gazeta Europe-
Course correction
Comment

Course correction

As president, Kamala Harris could turn the war in Ukraine around and make it a winning issue
Anders Åslund-
Mission improbable
Comment

Mission improbable

How the Ukrainian invasion of Russia could change the political focus of the conflict
Stefan Wolff-
Putting Putin on the back foot
Comment

Putting Putin on the back foot

What is the Ukrainian strategy in Russia’s Kursk region and can Kyiv hold on to its territorial gains?
Patrick Bury-
Mission improbable
Comment

Mission improbable

How the Ukrainian invasion of Russia could change the political focus of the conflict
Stefan Wolff-
Putting Putin on the back foot
Comment

Putting Putin on the back foot

What is the Ukrainian strategy in Russia’s Kursk region and can Kyiv hold on to its territorial gains?
Patrick Bury-
Control at all costs
Comment

Control at all costs

Why the Russian government’s move to block YouTube is more than just another act of censorship
Ksenia Buksha-
Wagner’s Saharan mirage
Comment

Wagner’s Saharan mirage

As Russia scrambles to fend off a surprise Ukrainian offensive, its mercenaries in Africa are faring no better
Christopher Michael Faulkner-
The rule of law is coming for Putin
Comment

The rule of law is coming for Putin

Can the Council of Europe hold the Russian dictator personally responsible for the war in Ukraine?
Gordon Brown-
Swap meat
Comment

Swap meat

Experts consider the cost and consequences of the largest ever prisoner exchange between Russia and the West
Natalia Glukhova-
Control at all costs
Comment

Control at all costs

Why the Russian government’s move to block YouTube is more than just another act of censorship
Ksenia Buksha-
Wagner’s Saharan mirage
Comment

Wagner’s Saharan mirage

As Russia scrambles to fend off a surprise Ukrainian offensive, its mercenaries in Africa are faring no better
Christopher Michael Faulkner-
The rule of law is coming for Putin
Comment

The rule of law is coming for Putin

Can the Council of Europe hold the Russian dictator personally responsible for the war in Ukraine?
Gordon Brown-
Swap meat
Comment

Swap meat

Experts consider the cost and consequences of the largest ever prisoner exchange between Russia and the West
Natalia Glukhova-
Skobov’s final act
Comment

Skobov’s final act

A Soviet-era dissident explains why he’s behind bars yet again
Leonid Gozman-
Skobov’s final act
Comment

Skobov’s final act

A Soviet-era dissident explains why he’s behind bars yet again
Leonid Gozman-
Giving the devil his due
Comment

Giving the devil his due

Religious leaders have not shied away from direct involvement in the war in Ukraine
Jennifer Mathers-
A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine
Comment

A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine

Many of Russia’s neighbours should be concerned that J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, believes that might is right
Carl Bildt-
Enduring love
Comment

Enduring love

Ten years on from the MH17 disaster, a father attempts to reconcile himself to the untimely death of his son
Jon O’Brien-
Giving the devil his due
Comment

Giving the devil his due

Religious leaders have not shied away from direct involvement in the war in Ukraine
Jennifer Mathers-
A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine
Comment

A hillbilly elegy for Ukraine

Many of Russia’s neighbours should be concerned that J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, believes that might is right
Carl Bildt-
Enduring love
Comment

Enduring love

Ten years on from the MH17 disaster, a father attempts to reconcile himself to the untimely death of his son
Jon O’Brien-
Restore the Olympic peace
Comment

Restore the Olympic peace

Over 50 Nobel laureates have written an open letter calling for a global ceasefire for the duration of the Paris Olympics
Acts of political revenge
Comment

Acts of political revenge

Leonid Gozman reacts to his 8½-year prison sentence for two social media posts about the Bucha massacre
Leonid Gozman-
Restore the Olympic peace
Comment

Restore the Olympic peace

Over 50 Nobel laureates have written an open letter calling for a global ceasefire for the duration of the Paris Olympics
Acts of political revenge
Comment

Acts of political revenge

Leonid Gozman reacts to his 8½-year prison sentence for two social media posts about the Bucha massacre
Leonid Gozman-
Russia’s triple win
Comment

Russia’s triple win

Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia may find it harder to leave Russia’s sphere of influence than they think
Djoomart Otorbaev-
Unconscionable
Comment

Unconscionable

Russia’s missile strike on a Kyiv children’s hospital marks a new low
Olga Musafirova-
The demigods of populism
Comment

The demigods of populism

How Putin has weaponised religion to bolster his support across Russia
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Breaking the bank
Comment

Breaking the bank

Ukraine’s debt negotiations could decide the fate of the war
Patrick E. Shea-
Russia’s triple win
Comment

Russia’s triple win

Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia may find it harder to leave Russia’s sphere of influence than they think
Djoomart Otorbaev-
Unconscionable
Comment

Unconscionable

Russia’s missile strike on a Kyiv children’s hospital marks a new low
Olga Musafirova-
The demigods of populism
Comment

The demigods of populism

How Putin has weaponised religion to bolster his support across Russia
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Breaking the bank
Comment

Breaking the bank

Ukraine’s debt negotiations could decide the fate of the war
Patrick E. Shea-
Pulling the strings
Comment

Pulling the strings

Russia’s economic dependence on Beijing has given China the power to end the war in Ukraine
Renaud Foucart-
Pulling the strings
Comment

Pulling the strings

Russia’s economic dependence on Beijing has given China the power to end the war in Ukraine
Renaud Foucart-
Ukraine should have its day in court
Comment

Ukraine should have its day in court

A Russian militia leader accused of war crimes must be tried in the country whose right to exist he denies
Dan White-
Friends like these
Comment

Friends like these

Putin’s mutual defence pact with Kim Jong Un presents an opportunity for the West
Ana Palacio-
Seize the day
Comment

Seize the day

The economic case for seizing Russia’s frozen assets to support Ukraine
Timothy Ash-
Ukraine should have its day in court
Comment

Ukraine should have its day in court

A Russian militia leader accused of war crimes must be tried in the country whose right to exist he denies
Dan White-
Friends like these
Comment

Friends like these

Putin’s mutual defence pact with Kim Jong Un presents an opportunity for the West
Ana Palacio-
Seize the day
Comment

Seize the day

The economic case for seizing Russia’s frozen assets to support Ukraine
Timothy Ash-
Dying for Danzig
Comment

Dying for Danzig

A lack of NATO resolve over Ukraine risks exposing Poland and the Baltic states to Moscow’s aggression next
Mykola Viknianskiy, Anna Husarska-
Shrinking horizons
Comment

Shrinking horizons

Unless it secures victory in Ukraine, the Kremlin faces declining influence in the Black Sea and beyond
Galip Dalay-
Dying for Danzig
Comment

Dying for Danzig

A lack of NATO resolve over Ukraine risks exposing Poland and the Baltic states to Moscow’s aggression next
Mykola Viknianskiy, Anna Husarska-
Shrinking horizons
Comment

Shrinking horizons

Unless it secures victory in Ukraine, the Kremlin faces declining influence in the Black Sea and beyond
Galip Dalay-
The solution to all our problems
Comment

The solution to all our problems

During an evening dedicated to the dictator, neo-Stalinists in the city of Barnaul summon the former Soviet leader’s spirit
Novaya Gazeta Kazakhstan-
Eyeing the door
Comment

Eyeing the door

Why are Central Asian governments increasingly keen to break free of Russian control?
Anastassiya Mahon-
Methodical madness
Comment

Methodical madness

The terror unleashed against the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is part of Putin’s ‘peace’ plan
Leonid Gozman-
Georgia’s zero hour
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Georgia’s zero hour

The country’s pivot away from Europe is playing right into the Kremlin’s hands
Salome Samadashvili-
The solution to all our problems
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The solution to all our problems

During an evening dedicated to the dictator, neo-Stalinists in the city of Barnaul summon the former Soviet leader’s spirit
Novaya Gazeta Kazakhstan-
Eyeing the door
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Eyeing the door

Why are Central Asian governments increasingly keen to break free of Russian control?
Anastassiya Mahon-
Methodical madness
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Methodical madness

The terror unleashed against the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is part of Putin’s ‘peace’ plan
Leonid Gozman-
Georgia’s zero hour
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Georgia’s zero hour

The country’s pivot away from Europe is playing right into the Kremlin’s hands
Salome Samadashvili-
Let slip the dogs of war
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Let slip the dogs of war

Should Ukraine be able to use US weapons to attack Russian territory? The debate in NATO is shifting
Christopher Morris-
Let slip the dogs of war
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Let slip the dogs of war

Should Ukraine be able to use US weapons to attack Russian territory? The debate in NATO is shifting
Christopher Morris-
Headlong into change
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Headlong into change

Russians who don’t support the war must steel themselves for a long fight
Leonid Gozman-
Blast impact
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Blast impact

Why efforts to treat Ukrainian veterans for modern warfare’s signature injury must start now
Dan White-
Fragile fraternity
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Fragile fraternity

Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to China was practically a mirror image of Mao Zedong’s visit to Moscow 75 years ago
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Headlong into change
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Headlong into change

Russians who don’t support the war must steel themselves for a long fight
Leonid Gozman-
Blast impact
Comment

Blast impact

Why efforts to treat Ukrainian veterans for modern warfare’s signature injury must start now
Dan White-
Fragile fraternity
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Fragile fraternity

Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to China was practically a mirror image of Mao Zedong’s visit to Moscow 75 years ago
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
His greatest role
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His greatest role

Ukraine’s actor president is to become Ukraine’s acting president as his first term technically expires
Olga Musafirova-
Defining success in Ukraine
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Defining success in Ukraine

Why mounting another counteroffensive in 2025 would be a serious mistake for Kyiv
Richard Haass-
His greatest role
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His greatest role

Ukraine’s actor president is to become Ukraine’s acting president as his first term technically expires
Olga Musafirova-
Defining success in Ukraine
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Defining success in Ukraine

Why mounting another counteroffensive in 2025 would be a serious mistake for Kyiv
Richard Haass-
Snakes and adders
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Snakes and adders

Powerful groups within the elite are increasingly breaking the unspoken rule against public infighting
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Lost in space
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Lost in space

How did Roscosmos go from a world leader in space exploration to being overtaken by its Chinese and Indian counterparts?
Arseny Borisov-
A stolen celebration
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A stolen celebration

The Russian state’s use of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany as a propaganda tool amounts to outright theft
Leonid Gozman-
Outstanding mediocrity
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Outstanding mediocrity

Mikhail Mishustin’s future briefly looked uncertain last week until Putin recalled just how useless he was
Konstantin Sonin-
Snakes and adders
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Snakes and adders

Powerful groups within the elite are increasingly breaking the unspoken rule against public infighting
Nina L. Khrushcheva-
Lost in space
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Lost in space

How did Roscosmos go from a world leader in space exploration to being overtaken by its Chinese and Indian counterparts?
Arseny Borisov-
A stolen celebration
Comment

A stolen celebration

The Russian state’s use of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany as a propaganda tool amounts to outright theft
Leonid Gozman-
Outstanding mediocrity
Comment

Outstanding mediocrity

Mikhail Mishustin’s future briefly looked uncertain last week until Putin recalled just how useless he was
Konstantin Sonin-

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