The canny Ukrainian leader didn’t cower after the president signed a diesel deal with Putin and limited intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Russia’s War on Ukraine
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Europe Struggles to Respond to Russian Attacks
Ukrainians warn their Western allies: “Putin is at war with you, too.”
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The New Normal in Kyiv, Ukraine
Nonstop attacks by Russian jet-powered drones empty supermarket shelves and terrorize civilians
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Beyond Virtue Signaling on Ukraine and Russia
Congress could still add guardrails to Lindsey Graham’s legacy sanctions bill to stop Trump from further abusing his tariff authority.
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The Next Big Thing in the Ukraine War: Ground Drones
Robotic ground systems don’t replace infantry, but they help it do its job—including combat assaults.
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The Disintegration of the U.S. Military Under Trump and Beyond
Russia’s woes in Ukraine reflect its autocracy, corruption, and dismal choices. Sounds like the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth.
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Ukraine: Requiem for a Citizen Soldier
My friend, an entrepreneur turned exemplary officer, was killed in action in eastern Ukraine this year. Like his comrades, he knew what he was fighting for.
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Putin’s Energy Blitzkrieg is Backfiring
Far from freezing Ukrainians into submission, Moscow’s drone and missile strikes are stiffening their resolve.
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Germany’s Rearmament Is Stunning
The country is determined to strengthen its armed forces in the wake of Moscow’s aggression and Washington’s volatility, but doing so doesn’t come easily to a nation chastened by its past.
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Could Trump’s Narcissism Save Ukraine?
The American president is eager to appease the Russian president, but Trump may be keener to win a Nobel Peace Prize, which would require Russian concessions.
