Tag Archives: Ukraine

For decades, Russian commentators and segments of the Russian political elite have been confidently predicting that the United States would eventually suffer the exact same fate as the Soviet Union: collapse and disintegration. Continue reading

Following Donald Trump’s election eight years ago, the reaction in Moscow was jubilant. They even popped open champagne bottles in the State Duma. Continue reading

So what happens now? With the election of Donald Trump as US President, a re-calibration of American foreign policy appears all but inevitable. Continue reading

Ukraine’s survival and security can only be ensured in one of two ways: either with NATO membership or with nuclear weapons. Continue reading

Georgia and Moldova choose between Europe and Russia in critical elections. Continue reading

Europe or Russia. It’s really that simple. That’s the choice Georgian voters face as the strategically vital Black Sea nation elects a new parliament and a new government in two weeks time. Continue reading

Ukraine’s defenses in the Donbas are buckling in the face of a ferocious Russian assault as the strategic town of Vuhledar falls following months of resistance. Continue reading

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has a plan for victory against Russia — and he was in the United States this week trying to sell it to U.S. President Joe Biden.  Continue reading