Ukraine

Herding Cats

Populist contradictions in Mike Johnson’s first major bill.

What Israel and Ukraine Have in Common

Partisans claim the wars are distinct, but their enemies are allies and helping both is in the American interest.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Conflict Resolution

Who won the GOP civil war over Ukraine?