Don’t Fall for Putin’s Propaganda About Ukraine
Ukrainians must decide their own future.
Vladimir Putin
Why Putin Wants to Change Russia’s Constitution
The changes would weaken the presidency, but expanding democracy is probably not on Vladimir Putin’s mind.
Trump’s Presence Will Be Felt When Merkel and Putin Meet
America isn’t on the agenda, but Germany and Russia share concerns about Donald Trump.
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.
Putin Wins Sham Election, Trump Battles FBI
To no one’s surprise, Vladimir Putin wins reelection in Russia. Donald Trump goes to war on the FBI.
Putin’s Success Abroad Built on Rotten Foundations at Home
Russia’s geopolitical position has improved, but its economy has suffered.
Putin Dismisses Confidant in Russian Elite Shakeup
Vladimir Putin’s inner circle is slowly being filled with younger and politically less powerful officials.
Putin Removes Medvedev Appointees in Security Shakeup
It looks like the Russian leader is worried enough about his position to take preemptive action.
Will Russia Go into Libya Next?
A war against the Islamic State in Libya may give Russia’s leader just the sort of quick victory he seeks.
Putin’s Russia Is Taking a Dangerous Turn
Russia’s economic and foreign-policy crises are testing a system that feeds on national emergencies to the limit.
Mission Accomplished for Putin in Syria? Yes And No
The intervention managed to keep Bashar Assad in power, but Russia is not out of the woods yet.
Putin Under Pressure But Far from Doomed
Russia’s economy and foreign relations are suffering, but it will take more to threaten Vladimir Putin himself.
Putin’s Strategy Kills Another Black Sea Pipeline
Russia’s belligerent foreign policy claims a second Black Sea gas pipeline as its victim.
Putin Ready to Move On After Turks Shoot Down Jet
The Russian leader says he is ready to cooperate, but the Turks better not shoot down another plane.