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Konstantin Pakhalyuk
How Do You Solve a Problem Like the Russian Volunteer Corps?
The presence of the far-right pro-Ukraine paramilitary at a Russian opposition rally exposes uncomfortable facts that need to be faced.
Dmitry Gorchakov
Enriched Uranium Fuels Russia's War Machine. But the U.S. Still Imports It
The U.S. is one of Russia's largest markets for uranium. Despite a ban on the horizon, Washington still takes part in this lucrative trade.
6 Min read
Nigel Gould-Davies
Here’s Why Europe Should Donate Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine Right Now
Giving Russian assets to Ukraine would help both Ukraine rebuild and Europe rearm. So what's stopping Europe taking this simple step?
4 Min read
Jeremy Morris
What Is the Economy Like in Russia? Just Ask Ordinary People
Even Moscow's traditionally cosseted middle classes are starting to feel the pinch after three years of war.
5 Min read
Eugene Finkel
Who Are the Winners and Losers of Trump’s Split With Ukraine?
Faced with abandonment from the United States, Ukrainians are uniting behind President Zelensky and Europe's days of complacency may be over.
4 Min read
Jason Corcoran
Reopening the Skies to Russian Flights Would Be a Mistake
The airline industry has reacted warmly to the prospect. But allowing direct flights from Russia to resume could undermine sanctions overnight.
5 Min read
Sander van Luik
Kremlin Accountability for MH17 Is Essential for a Credible Peace
If Russia won't take responsibility for killing of MH17's 298 passengers, we can't trust them to ensure peace in Ukraine.
5 Min read
Katja Freitas
Here's What Trump Gets Wrong About Ukrainian Democracy
Trump's assertions that Zelensky's presidency is illegitimate plays into Russia's aims of destabilizing Ukraine.
3 Min read
Casey Michel
Trump Is Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Russian Oligarchs
While the rest of the world is shutting the door to the corrupt super-rich, President Donald Trump is welcoming them in.
5 Min read
Zhanna Nemtsova
From the Archive: Around Nemtsov’s Murder, Key Questions Remain Deliberately Unanswered
On the 10th anniversary of Nemtsov's death, the case remains unsolved.
3 Min read
Sergei Shelin
Nothing Stood in the Way of Putin Invading Ukraine
Nothing inside Russia or in the international community could have stopped Putin's obsession with invading Ukraine.
6 Min read
Elena Davlikanova
After 3 Years of War, Ukraine Is in an Absurd Position
Moscow and Washington's emerging bromance has upended Ukraine's global position after three years of brutal war.
4 Min read
Janis Kluge
Tougher Sanctions on Russia Are Possible. But It Won’t Be Easy
There still exist economic levers that could pressure Russia to end the war. But even if the will exists, imposing sanctions won't be simple.
5 Min read
Ruth Deyermond
Welcome to Trump and Putin's Brave New World
It is no longer safe for other NATO members and Ukraine to treat the U.S. as an ally or a trustworthy intelligence partner, let alone a security guarantor...
5 Min read
Daniele Stracquadanio
Europe’s Humiliating Exclusion From Ukraine Talks Is Its Own Fault
Europe has repeatedly failed to present a realistic common strategy to end the war. Now it is shut out of decisions it should be part of.
5 Min read
Mikhail Komin
Unprecedented Defense Ministry Purge Sparks Concern in Russian Elite
The anxiety caused by the Defense Ministry purge has been intensified by the fact that new rent flows have been divided between elite groups.
5 Min read
Morvan Lallouet
The Fall of the House of Navalny?
In the year since Alexei Navalny's death, the Russian opposition group he led has become embroiled in the biggest scandal since its founding.
6 Min read
Sophie in 't Veld
History Will Judge Europe If It Doesn’t Stand Up to Putin
We are paying a high price for not having built up a strong Europe, and the cost of our collective denial is going up by the day.
5 Min read
Sergey Radchenko
Putin Won’t Settle for Less Than a U.S. Betrayal of Ukraine
The Russian ruler aims to negotiate with the U.S. over the heads of Europe and Ukraine, reinforcing the notion that Russia and America are equals.
5 Min read
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