Russia, Ukraine and the West Vow to Fight On, in a War With No End in Sight
Moscow and Kyiv face daunting challenges in moving forward, with no clear sense of what an attainable victory might look like.
International Relations
Zelensky Urges Allies to Stay Strong Like a ‘Fist’ on War’s Anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he was confident his country could defeat the Russian invasion within the year if Ukraine’s allies remained united in their support.
Six Ways the War in Ukraine Changed the World
The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion have reordered lives and upended economies. Here are some of the consequences.
Earthquake Hardships Pile Up in Turkey: Shattered Homes and Lurking Disease
Hundreds of thousands are sheltering in tents, breathing air thick with pollutants unleashed from tombs of rubble, fearful that a new disaster could strike at any moment.
After A Year of War, Ukrainians Have Learned How to Judge Lethal Threats
After a year of war, people in Ukraine have become adept at telling which threats are probably not deadly, leaving room for a little enjoyment, and even hope.
Your Friday Briefing: A Year of War
Also, Nigeria’s upcoming election and healthcare protests in China.
EU security, defence and foreign policies [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note gathers links to recent publications and commentaries from many international think tanks on European defence, security and foreign policies. It includes only the most recent papers related to Ukraine.
Bulgarian Factories and Secret Task Forces: How the West Hunts for Soviet Arms
Ukraine has long relied on Russian weapons for its armed forces. Now it is scrambling to get Soviet-era ammunition for those weapons, with the help of manufacturers even in rural corners of Eastern Europe.
Putin and Biden Shore Up Alliances in Dueling Appearances
On the surface, it looked like a reversion to the Cold War era. The reality was even more complicated.
Your Thursday Briefing: Key Meetings for Biden and Putin
Also, another deadly Israeli raid in the West Bank and South Korea’s fight over L.G.B.T.Q. rights.