War in Ukraine

The West underestimated Russia

There will be no total victory for Ukraine, but Kyiv’s allies can help halt the Russian advance.

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Will the dissident’s death galvanise the scattered Russian opposition – or mark the moment of their definitive defeat?

By Daniel Beer

Though he dominated the exchange, the Russian president offered little insight and no new information.

By Megan Gibson

The ex-Financial Times editor, and the last Western journalist to interview the Russian president, on ethics and propaganda.

By Lionel Barber

The Ukrainian president’s plan to oust his popular army chief has backfired – and left him with few good options.

By Lawrence Freedman

Once feted for his showmanship, Ukraine’s president has become plagued by corruption scandals and military failures.

By Lindsey Hilsum

Parsing the narrative shifts in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

By Lawrence Freedman

As people flee the country and losses mount, supporting Ukraine’s war effort takes its toll.

By Andrey Kurkov