Ukraine

Kevin McCarthy’s Historically Bad Week
Plus: Washington welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Sort of.

Zelensky’s Whirlwind U.S. Tour
The Ukrainian president faces resistance as he makes the case for continued support.

Ukraine Keeps Fighting While Its Allies Ponder More Support
Volodymyr Zelensky’s U.S. visit comes as Ukraine notches small victories on the front lines.

Congress Heads Toward a September Scramble
The gap between the House and Senate spending plans grows as the end of the fiscal year approaches.

Ukraine Looks Long-Range and Long-Term
To bring the fight to Russia, Kyiv eyes building up its own defense industry.

A Pivotal Moment for Ukraine
The counteroffensive grinds on, but U.S. support could be on the verge of drying up.

How a Second Trump Term Could Destroy NATO
Withdrawing support from Ukraine would start a chain reaction.

Appropriations Turmoil Incoming
A Biden administration request that includes additional aid for Ukraine may cause problems for House Republicans.

Checking In on Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
“I don’t want to say that this is the last chance that Ukraine has to make progress, but it might be one of the last ones.”

Ukraine’s Stalled Counteroffensive, Explained
Efforts to reclaim occupied territory have faced early setbacks, but Ukraine is focused on the long term.

Russia’s Withdrawal From Ukraine Grain Deal Threatens Millions
Food shortages are likely if agricultural goods can't get out of the Black Sea.

Our Best Stuff About 2024, the NATO Summit, and Ukraine
Plus, Tucker Carlson takes over the Family Leadership Summit in Iowa.

A Busy Week for NATO Leaders in Vilnius
Plus: The best inflation report in years.

Surprise and Frustration at the NATO Summit
Turkey drops its opposition to Swedish accession, but Ukraine is left with uncertainty.

Moral Equivalence vs. Moral Leadership
Cluster munitions can be horrible. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t send them to Ukraine.