Putin Doesn’t Want a Ceasefire — He Wants Ukraine to Surrender | John Lough
Is Vladimir Putin actually looking for a way to end the war in Ukraine? John Lough, a longtime Kremlin analyst and former NATO official…
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Kiryl Sukhotski is the executive editor for Russia at Independence Avenue Media, where he oversees coverage of U.S. foreign policy for Russian-speaking audiences. He previously worked at Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Born in Minsk, Belarus, he started his career at the BBC, covering Russia from Moscow and London. View full bio
John Lough: A Pause in the War Would Be Dangerous — for Putin
Days after Witkoff and Kushner floated a "win-win" settlement in Kyiv, the NATO veteran and Kremlin analyst argues Putin is still trying to negotiate…
A Warning to the Kremlin: Don’t Test Article 5 | Russia Analyst Glen Howard
What sent John Ratcliffe to Moscow on Aug. 25? Veteran Russia analyst Glen Howard, the president of the Saratoga Foundation and the longtime head…
‘The Russians Are Preparing Something’ — Why the CIA Director Flew to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s secretive Aug. 25 visit to Moscow was meant to deliver a message to the Kremlin: “Don’t test us on Article…
Douglas Lute: Putin’s Options ‘Have Narrowed Dramatically’ in Ukraine — and Beyond
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s options in his war against Ukraine “have narrowed dramatically,” says former U.S. ambassador to NATO Douglas Lute. “It’s not clear…
Why Putin’s Options in Ukraine Have ‘Narrowed Dramatically’ | Former NATO Ambassador Douglas Lute
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Douglas Lute says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s options in Ukraine have “narrowed dramatically” as Ukrainian forces seize the initiative…
‘It’s a Long Way From Being Over’ — Can Russia Raise the Stakes as It Loses Momentum in Ukraine?
Russia is suffering more setbacks in its war in Ukraine. Its spring offensive gained little ground, while Ukrainian forces used inexpensive strike drones and…
Is Putin Preparing for a Bigger War?
Russia’s offensive in Ukraine has stalled as Ukrainian drones and long-range strikes continue targeting Russian logistics, oil infrastructure, and military facilities. A former NATO…
George Barros: Ukraine Has Entered a New Phase of the War
Ukraine has gained a significant battlefield advantage through drone warfare, allowing Kyiv to target Russian logistics and reintroduce heavy military vehicles closer to the…
