Vladimir Putin
214 pieces tagged “Vladimir Putin”, newest first.
Zelensky Dunno Where $100 Billion Went
Is it too much to ask that there be a decent accounting of U.S. taxpayer dollars?
Trump Orders Putin to End the War
Each side is seeking to save face and bring an end to this bloody conflict.
Biden Gets Bold on Ukraine
He finally gave Ukraine permission to use U.S. long-range missiles against targets within Russia.
The Ukraine/Russia Missile Conundrum
A diplomatic solution to ending the war in Ukraine is preferable, but all the talk seems to be toward escalation.
Ukraine Seizes Russian Territory
In a move that surprised enemies and allies alike, Ukraine won itself a bargaining chip.
Free at Last, but Tinged With Trepidation
Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich were released in a prisoner swap, but Biden's weakness has set a dangerous precedent.
Political Prisoner Evan Gershkovich
The Wall Street Journal reporter has been sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison colony while the U.S. is in political turmoil.
NATO at 75 Needs U.S. Leadership
Member nations met in Washington for the historic anniversary, but an enfeebled Joe Biden reminds the alliance of the leadership it is missing.
Moscow Terror Attack Exposes Biden's Afghanistan Blunder
Thirteen U.S. service members were murdered by the same ISIS-affiliated group that just killed more than 130 civilians in Moscow.
Over 500 New Sanctions for Navalny's Death
That's a big number ... but does it actually do anything?
Alexei Navalny's Murder Underscores Putin's Evil
Vladimir Putin adds another body to the list of those who dared oppose and expose his corruption.
Putin's Propaganda Filibuster of Carlson
Tucker Carlson scored his biggest interview since establishing his own media company, and many in the legacy media are resentful.
Ukraine: Time to End It
With Russia and Ukraine at a stalemate, and with Volodymyr Zelensky in need of more billions, the time is right for a negotiated settlement.
How Much Have We Spent in Ukraine?
As Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky ask for more, it's worth an accounting.
Warning: Putin's Military Meltdown Looms Large
The fracturing continuity in Russia's military command is, for the West, both a threat and opportunity.
Coup Chaos Amplifies Vulnerability of Putin's Authority
A weakened Putin regime is very dangerous, especially given an unstable military chain of command controlling an enormous nuclear arsenal.
In Brief: Be Wary of a Wounded Putin
"The damage inflicted by this episode to Putin's public image as the capable strongman ... is considerable, as is the sheer humiliation."
Putin's Prigozhin Problem
A weekend mutiny in Russia fizzled out, but it exposed some serious problems with Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Biden's Pentagon Leaks
"Sensitive and highly classified material" regarding various U.S. national security interests has been made public.