A Pollster Who’s Tracked Opinion on Ukraine Since 2022 Says Americans Want Peace — But Not at Any Price
A majority of Americans want a negotiated end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, but most of them would rather see the war conclude on…
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Volker Calls for NATO-Ukraine ‘Exclusion Zone’ to Protect Allied Territory From Russian Missiles
As the United States manages a shortage of critical munitions, the U.S. intelligence community has reportedly updated its assessment on the likelihood of Russia…
Ian Brzezinski: NATO Has the Tools to Deter Russia, But May Lack the Mindset
NATO’s military and economic power may dwarf Russia’s, but for former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO Policy Ian Brzezinski,…
‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’: How Decades of Munitions Neglect Left the U.S. Unprepared
As Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital with a near-daily barrage of ballistic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has so far failed to rally allies to send…
The Future Came Early to Georgia: Inside Russia’s 2008 War That Tested the West
By Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, Georgian forces were retreating toward Tbilisi. Ambassador John Tefft, holed up in the U.S. Embassy, called Daniel Fried —…
How Ukraine Turned Its Postal Service Into a Diplomatic Weapon
As the United States continues to mark 250 years of independence with parades, exhibitions and events stretching into 2027, Ukraine has brought a gift…
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…
Explainer: As Washington Honors Lindsey Graham, His Signature Russia Sanctions Bill Approaches a Vote
On July 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington to attend the funeral of one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters in Congress — the…
Esper: Russia Remains a Threat — and Too Many NATO Allies Aren’t Ready for It
Mark Esper is a “big believer in NATO” and says it should be prepared to take on both a revanchist Russia and a resurgent…
