What 70 Years of War Can Tell Us About the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Despite some postmodern features, the fighting resembles a type of conflict from decades past: wars fought between nations in which one does not conquer the other outright.
Putin, Vladimir V
As Russians Steal Ukraine’s Art, They Attack Its Identity, Too
Russian forces have looted tens of thousands of pieces, including avant-garde oil paintings and Scythian gold. Experts say it is the biggest art heist since the Nazis in World War II, intended to strip Ukraine of its cultural heritage.
World Economic Forum in Davos Confronts a New Order
The Covid-19 pandemic, invasion of Ukraine, trend toward autocracy and economic inequalities challenge the World Economic Forum’s relevance.
Russia Replaces Commander for Ukraine War, as Signs of Dissension Grow
Allies of President Vladimir V. Putin contradicted each other about battlefield progress, as a war command shake-up put another Kremlin loyalist in charge.
Wagner Group Claims It Has Taken Soledar, an Eastern Ukrainian Town
With a harsh winter putting sweeping offensives on hold, the war has shifted back to bloody battles of attrition like the one for the small city of Bakhmut and the smaller town of Soledar.
Putin’s Efforts to Divide the West Over Ukraine Fall Flat
A cease-fire proposal seemingly aimed at splintering Western unity has instead been met with Western escalation, underscoring Moscow’s diplomatic struggles.
Ukrainians Celebrate Orthodox Christmas at a Holy Site Long Linked to Moscow
The mass marked a deeply symbolic moment as the head of the church that is loyal to Kyiv delivered a sermon after months of tension with the Moscow-led branch.
Attacks Continue in Ukraine Despite Russia’s Supposed Cease-Fire
Ukraine never accepted Russia’s unilateral Christmas truce, dismissing it as a hollow ploy, and Russian shelling was as intense as ever in a hotly contested city.
Belarus Leader Visits a Military Base Where Russian Forces Are Stationed
Concerns have mounted in recent weeks that Moscow could try to draw Belarus, Ukraine’s northern neighbor, more directly into the war.
Putin Calls a 36-Hour Cease-Fire, but Ukraine and U.S. Are Skeptical
The cease-fire would coincide with the Eastern Orthodox Christmas on Saturday, but Kremlin adversaries and some analysts call it a ploy for military and political advantage.