The long-range drones and missiles pummeling Russia showcase Kyiv’s growing military might and its determination to end its dependence on Western allies.
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The Least Terrible Way for Ukraine to Negotiate with Russia
Many Ukrainians, used to making the best of bad situations, reacted to Donald Trump’s reelection with caustic humor. Among the most heard jokes play off his promise to end the war with Russia in 24 hours. “Has everyone set their timers?” one man asked on Facebook. But underneath the repartee, Ukrainians are tired—ground down by a war, now all but […]
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A Hello to Arms
Living in Ukraine, I wanted to contribute to the fight against Russia’s brutal invasion. What I learned by buying and donating a drone.
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As Ukraine Struggles, Fears of Russian Aggression Soar in Poland
An eyewitness report from Poland where the author meets with members of the nation’s political elite, who, like the rest of the Western-leaning nation, is haunted by the specter of Moscow defeating Kyiv and Putin taking the war to them.
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One Big Thing Mike Johnson Seems to Get
Plus, the latest from inside the courtroom of Trump’s hush money trial, how to stop the resurrection of the Comstock “Chastity” Law, and how the Biden administration can protect new regulations—all in the April 16, 2024, Washington Monthly Newsletter.
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How Ukrainians Are Dealing with Republicans Dithering Over Military Aid
In Kyiv and across the beleaguered nation, there’s a certain sang-froid as Republicans block an aid deal and even as a Trump could return to power, but they know that their future depends on Washington keeping its word.
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Why Does Ukraine Aid Drive the Trump Right Nuts?
The American right used to focus its anger on the USSR but now it seeks enemies at home and part of that is opposing aid to our democratic ally, Ukraine.
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Why Mitch McConnell Just Might Want to See Biden Reelected
It’s not as crazy as it sounds. The Kentuckian hates Trump, supports Ukraine, and might get much of what he wants in Joe’s second term.
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Mike Johnson Is Not an Upgrade from Kevin McCarthy
The new speaker’s record doesn’t inspire confidence he will make Washington functional. But squint, and you’ll see glimmers of hope.
