Putin’s most courageous and dogged opponent has been coy about whether the disputed region is part of Ukraine or Russia—and Ukrainians have taken note.

As the desperate strongman’s outlook turns apocalyptic, Biden faces the challenge of keeping the U.S. out of Russia’s sewer of violence.

With Ukraine seizing momentum in the war, the time is ripe for Western political leaders to ponder a post-Putin future—and how to avoid the mistakes that ushered in his dictatorship.

It was easy when foreign policy intellectuals of the left and the anti-neocon right got together to oppose U.S. aggression. But what about when the aggressor is someone else?

The Russian president’s invasion of Ukraine is part of his broader mission to undo the late Soviet premier’s entire legacy.

The melting Arctic offers a lifeline for the increasingly sanctioned Russian economy.

Sixty-eight congressional Republicans voted against the latest round of Ukraine funding. Sure, it was partly an anti-Biden play—but much more is going on.

Opposition to U.S. adventurism is principled. But this is Putin’s adventurism, and the left must stand firmly against it.

Some 6,000 Russian elites help prop their leader up. Can they be pressured to see he’s no longer worth it?

Maybe it’s a sign that he knows his botched war has diminished his power. But he did add one caveat to his assent.

After years of the international song contest trying to stamp politics out of its broadcasts, Ukraine is the betting favorite to win.

Some of the grifters who paved the way for the Russian invasion of Ukraine want to be seen as being on the right side of the war.

And it’s not just the leakers. It’s Biden and his top officials openly speaking of crippling Russia.

The war in Ukraine has rivetingly demonstrated how joining the body is in our national interest.

The Pentagon chief’s statement suggests a willingness to see the war prolonged. Which just means more unpredictable things could happen.

Putin’s regime spares no effort in distracting and propagandizing the citizenry. But it’s the lies of omission that do the most damage.

British lawyers have long helped corrupt oligarchs protect their ill-gotten loot. The Tennessee Democrat wants to hold these enablers to account.

A chance to reimagine American foreign policy abroad is a chance to shore up our tattered institutions here at home.

So far, Biden and the public are fully behind sending arms to fight Russia. But will the time come for a Putin-appeasing peace treaty?

The lone pre–second round debate touched on Russia, the EU, crime—and, inevitably, Islam. But Le Pen didn’t convince swing voters—probably.