Ukraine: Putin’s Delight, Trump’s Disgrace, Europe’s Solidarity
Trump’s disgraceful Alaskan embrace of Putin changed little. Ukraine and Europe can still (just) swing this war.
Bootcamp Philosophy
I went from reporting on the war to joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is what I learned – just in bootcamp – and how it made me a better person.
Russia Criminalizes User Searches for ‘Extremist Materials,’ Expanding Digital Repression
In his first years in power, Putin took control of the major media. Since the full-scale invasion, he has set his sights on the internet. But the West can help to undermine his “thought police.”
Ukraine: The Rich Republic
From monarchy to Marxism, Ukraine’s experience of almost every permutation of human organization has equipped it with a unique richness. Its hard-won independence is worthy of its social wisdom.
34 Years Ago Today – How Ukraine Reaffirmed Its Desire to be Independent
On Aug. 24, 1991, the then still Soviet Ukrainian parliament declared Ukraine’s independence. How and why?
Editorial: Ukraine Is Europe!
Thirty-four years on – Ukraine embodies and defends Europe, whether some like it or not
Another Scrap of Paper: Why Ukraine Cannot Trust Empty Promises
Russia has a track record of flouting agreements it has signed. The only viable security guarantee for Ukraine is one that contains Russian aggression.
Chimaev, Kadyrovtsy and Hamasniks: Is the UFC Becoming a Platform for Terror Sympathizers?
When UFC star Khamzat Chimaev became the middleweight champion, he used the platform to glorify Putin vassal Ramzan Kadyrov’s iron-fisted rule over the Chechens.
The Real “Root Cause” of Russia’s Aggression
Don’t be taken in by Russia’s attempts to blame the West and Ukraine for its latest manifestation of imperialist obsessions.
The USSR’s Squalid Legacy
Lavrov’s Soviet-era sweater at the Alaska summit signals Kremlin nostalgia for the USSR, showing Putin’s desire to reclaim past power – a threat to neighbors and Russia itself.
An End to Russia’s War? Closer, But Not Yet Close
Although the Alaska Summit was more show than substance, a combination of talks and Western pressure may yet force the Kremlin to agree an end to its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Slow Motion Munich
Trump pursues peace talks that only embolden Putin.
OPINION: The Bill for Crimea Comes Due for Putin
Crimea, a symbol of Putin neo-imperial project, has become the place that will bankrupt Putin’s political capital.
July 11, 2026