Vladimir Putin
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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After the Battle for Bakhmut
On the ground as Russian forces close in on a nearby town—and some weary locals refuse to leave.
Does Putin Have a ‘Shadow Army’?
Wagner Group mercenaries have suffered setbacks in Ukraine but still maintain a global footprint: A Dispatch Explainer.
Breaking the Deadlock in Ukraine
As Moscow and Kyiv consider large-scale offensives, the West weighs sending new types of weaponry.
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.