‘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…
Kiryl Sukhotski
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
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…
ISW’s George Barros: Ukraine Has Seized the Advantage in War — but Russia Will Adapt
Ukraine and Russia are now in a new phase of war — the first such change since 2023 — and Ukraine has been seizing…
Former CIA Executive: Putin Should Fear His Own Elites
Former CIA senior executive Glenn Corn says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s biggest threat may be from Russia’s own elites. In this interview with Independence…
Former CIA Official in Russia: Putin Should Fear Elites Who’ve Had Enough of Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin is coming under increased pressure as Russia fails to gain ground in Ukraine and there are signs elites around Putin…
