Russia’s identity, not its security or the fear of NATO, has historically been the main driver of Moscow’s aggression toward Ukraine. But is the war really a genocide?
Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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The 48 Hours When Joe Biden Saved Us From World War III
Plus, inside Day Four of the Trump trial, the Supreme Court takes on homelessness, and Trump’s vow to crush the civil service—all in the April 23, 2024 newsletter.
Posted inPolitics
Not So Quiet on Ukraine’s Southern Front
A report from Zaporizhzhia, near the frontlines of Kyiv’s counteroffensive, finds a shelled and beleaguered city getting used to the new normal—and determined to repel the Russian invaders.
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Ukraine’s Bogged-Down Counteroffensive
A military intelligence source explains why advanced weapons from the West might not be the answer.
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In Occupied Regions, Ukrainians Are Being Forced to Accept Russian Passports
The effort to eradicate Ukrainian identity in areas Moscow has “annexed” violates international law and might cross the line into genocide.
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Trump, DeSantis Say They Just Want Peace in Ukraine. Don’t Fall for It.
Like Charles Lindbergh and the original “America First” crowd, they love what the authoritarians are selling.
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After Biden’s Visit to Kyiv, Ukrainians Welcome U.S. Aid but Plead for More
Four Ukrainians I’ve gotten to know in the past year are diplomatic but firm. They need additional arms and know their fate is in the hands of a divided Washington.
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Republicans Cannot and Will Not Reduce Gasoline Prices
The pain at the pump isn’t going away, despite their drill-baby-drill talk. The good news is that the electric revolution has arrived.
Posted inEconomy
We May Not Have a Recession
Inflation is up, and so are interest rates, but cautious Federal Reserve policies and an assist from OPEC can bring the economy in for a much-desired soft landing.
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The U.S. Should Recognize Belarus’s Government in Exile
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has been pushing the West to undermine Lukashenko’s puppet government.
