How Sexual Violence Became a Weapon of Russia’s War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is being fought with missiles, artillery and drones—but some of the most devastating attacks leave no…
Russia’s “Starlink” Is Taking Shape—but Moscow Has a Major Problem to Solve
Russia is moving closer to building something it has lacked throughout much of the Ukraine war: its own high-speed satellite…
Russian Drone Chief Hit by Car Bomb: Attack Exposes a New Front in the Ukraine War
The war in Ukraine is increasingly reaching into places far from the front line—and the latest incident suggests that even…
Chechnya’s Kadyrov Backs Putin’s War From a Distance—And That Says More Than His Speeches
Ramzan Kadyrov has built his political image around loyalty to Vladimir Putin, military strength and unwavering support for Russia’s war…
Ukrainian Survivors Describe Brutal Captivity as UN Warns of Widespread Abuse in Russian Detention
For some Ukrainian prisoners, captivity was not simply a matter of being held behind bars. Survivors say it became a…
North Korea’s Missile Support Gives Russia a New Advantage in the Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war is increasingly being shaped by a partnership that stretches far beyond Europe. North Korea has emerged as…
North Korean Missiles in Ukraine: Deadly Zaporizhzhia Strike Highlights a Deepening Russia-Pyongyang Alliance
The war in Ukraine is increasingly taking on a wider international dimension, with weapons supplied by one of the world’s…
Putin’s Plan D for Ukraine: If Russia Cannot Win Quickly, Can It Outlast Everyone?
The Russia-Ukraine war may have entered a phase where victory is no longer about a dramatic breakthrough on the battlefield.…
Putin’s Plan D for Ukraine: A War Russia May Not Be Able to Win—but Refuses to End
The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a phase in which the most important question may no longer be whether Moscow can…
Trump and Modi to Tackle Russia Oil Sanctions Dispute as India Faces 100% Tariff Threat
A potentially damaging trade confrontation between India and the United States may ultimately be decided at the highest political level.…