Vladimir Putin
Zelensky’s Whirlwind U.S. Tour
The Ukrainian president faces resistance as he makes the case for continued support.
The Death of a Russian Warlord
Two months after a failed mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin appears to be no more.
Vladimir Putin’s Crisis Averted—For Now
The Wagner Group’s move on Moscow may be over, but a Russian collapse could be on the horizon.
Russia’s Other Propaganda War
It’s not all about elections. Putin also tries to destabilize Western democracies by stoking culture wars.
A City—and a Warlord—Under Siege
How the fight for Bakhmut became the venue for a Russian power struggle.
The Villainy Is the Point
Putin’s war crimes are the continuation of a sinister tradition that dates back to the czars.
Putin’s Descent Into Stalinism
The Russian regime is detaining children who express opposition to his invasion of Ukraine.
Grasping at Nuclear Straws
Vladimir Putin is trying to manipulate the West by deploying weapons to Belarus.
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Plus: Deepfakes are here and it’s going to get crazy.
Does Putin Have a ‘Shadow Army’?
Wagner Group mercenaries have suffered setbacks in Ukraine but still maintain a global footprint: A Dispatch Explainer.
The Alternative to Winning in Ukraine Is Endless War
Advocates for a hasty peace are wrong to think Russia will keep its promises or stop with Ukraine.
Authoritarianism’s Bad Year
Putin bungled his war with Ukraine, and China and Iran contended with massive protests.