Living With War
With Russia massing tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border, the threat of an invasion appears increasingly real. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Ukraine
Ukraine on the Brink
As Russia continues to mount tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border, Vladimir Putin says he is seeking a binding commitment from the United States that Ukraine will never become a NATO member. Continue reading
Brinkmanship on the Border
It’s all got a feeling of deja vu.
Russia is again massing troops and moving ballistic missile systems near Ukraine’s border and is accusing Kyiv of violating the terms of a ceasefire agreement in the Donbas region. Continue reading
Lukashenka vs. Ukraine
On the sidelines of February 2015 Minsk peace talks seeking to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine’s Donbas region, a live microphone picked up a conversation between Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka and the then Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko. Continue reading
Lukashenka Goes All-In With Putin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has decided to make explicit what has long been implicit. Continue reading
Belarus Dissident Death in Ukraine Fuels Fears over Lukashenka Death Squads
The activist fled his native Belarus amid dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s brutal crackdown following the country’s disputed August 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
The Multi-Front War In Ukraine
All is not quiet on the Ukrainian front. Continue reading
30 Years of Ukrainian Independence
The modern Ukrainian state turned 30 this week. This week’s Power Vertical Podcast looks back at its progress and ahead to its prospects. Continue reading
Putin’s Dangerous Ukraine Delusions
Vladimir Putin is obsessed with Ukraine. Continue reading
Gunboat Diplomacy
Battleships, warplanes, brinkmanship, and geopolitics on the high seas. Continue reading