David J. Kramer
Don’t Let Lukashenko Off the Hook
He’s been Putin's accomplice and enabler, even if he’s now (mildly) criticizing the invasion of Ukraine.
Vladimir Kara-Murza, Imprisoned but Undaunted
The Russian pro-democracy leader was sentenced to 15 days in prison after criticizing Putin in a CNN interview on Monday.
No, Putin Has Not Backed Himself Into a Corner on Ukraine
He has persuaded the majority of Russians that the West is the source of the tension.
Biden’s Meeting With Tsikhanouskaya Boosts Belarusian Democracy
It will take more, however, to support the cause of freedom in Belarus.
The Biden-Putin Summit Has Opened the Floodgates
A proposal from Germany and France for an EU-Russia meeting threatens to divide the EU.
How the West Must Handle Lukashenko’s Threat to the International Order
Designating the Belarusian dictator as a terrorist would be one step. But leaders must also pressure Vladimir Putin.