Vladimir Putin

Russia after Putin: When and how it might happen — and how dangerous it might getRussia after Putin: When and how it might happen — and how dangerous it might get

The conversations about a post-Putin era have begun. Will it be a peaceful exit — or the “Game of Thrones” variety?

Stanislav Kucher, Special Contributor

January 23, 2023

‘Ukraine is alive and kicking’: From the war zone to the US Capitol, Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s historic visit‘Ukraine is alive and kicking’: From the war zone to the US Capitol, Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s historic visit

The Ukrainian leader's dangerous journey highlights the importance of U.S. aid to his cause.

Joshua Keating, Global Security Reporter, and Tom Nagorski, Global Editor

December 22, 2022

Ukraine is jump-starting its war-crimes investigations with a French mobile DNA labUkraine is jump-starting its war-crimes investigations with a French mobile DNA lab

France donated the vehicle and trained Ukrainian experts who are investigating mass graves outside Kharkiv.

Dan Vergano, Science Reporter, and Kseniia Lisnycha, Freelance Reporter

November 16, 2022

Ksenia Sobchak is a megastar with close ties to Vladimir Putin. Why did she just flee Russia?Ksenia Sobchak is a megastar with close ties to Vladimir Putin. Why did she just flee Russia?

First, Ksenia Sobchak, a huge media celebrity with a longtime connection to Vladimir Putin, became a suspect in a criminal case. Then security services let her slip away.

Stanislav Kucher, Special Contributor

October 28, 2022

Germany is spending $200 billion to fight Putin’s energy squeeze. Will it end up dividing Europe?Germany is spending $200 billion to fight Putin’s energy squeeze. Will it end up dividing Europe?

Vladimir Putin may have found a wedge to sow division among Ukraine’s European allies.

Nikhil Kumar, Deputy Global Editor

October 26, 2022