Italians Turn Their Backs on Putin (And His Sympathizers)
The war in Ukraine has discredited Italian anti-Americanism.
Putin’s Apologists
Vladimir Putin Is Not Your Conservative Hero
Western conservatives looking for a leading light won’t find one in the Kremlin.
Leaders Are Not Their Countries
Criticizing a president or a prime minister is not the same as condemning an entire people.
How Should Europe Deal with the Putin Apologist in the White House?
Europe needs to circle the wagons, deepen defense cooperation and uphold liberal norms.
Italian Parties Putin-Friendly, But Policy Shift Unlikely
No Italian prime minister is going to start an EU-level rebellion to help Vladimir Putin.
This New Cold War Is Ideological Too
Russia is borrowing Western beliefs. That only makes the ideological challenge it poses more insidious.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Is Not the French Bernie Sanders
The French leftist’s views are much more extreme than the American’s.
Farage Travels to California to Continue Putin’s Work
Whether he realizes it or not, Nigel Farage is doing Vladimir Putin a favor by dividing California against itself.
Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate
Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.
It Seems Everybody Around Trump Was Talking to the Russians
Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Jeff Sessions… Everybody in Donald Trump’s inner circle has some Russia connection.
Conspiracy Theorists and Putin Apologists: Trump’s National Security Team
The Republican is surrounding himself with people who share his most alarming world views.
Trump’s Credibility Problem on Russia
It’s hard to take the Republican’s denials about Russian interference in the election seriously when he benefited from it.
Russia Divides French Right’s Presidential Contenders
François Fillon and Nicolas Sarkozy seek rapprochement. Alain Juppé rejects “Russophilia”.
Trump Disparages Generals, Admires Putin
The Republican calls America’s military leaders “embarrassing” and voices his admiration for Vladimir Putin.
Donald Trump, Putin Appeaser
Republicans accuse Barack Obama of being “weak” on Russia and then nominate an appeaser to replace him.