Vladimir Putin

Russian Jets and Flags

Will Russia Be Driven From the West? Will Russia Be Driven From the West?

American opponents of readmitting Moscow to the former G8 fail to understand the consequences.

Sep 18, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Russia’s Recent Elections Could Signal Hope—or a Warning

Russia’s Recent Elections Could Signal Hope—or a Warning Russia’s Recent Elections Could Signal Hope—or a Warning

New opposition faces emerge after local elections in Moscow and other regions throughout Russia.

Sep 13, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

William Barr leaving home

What We Still Do Not Know About Russiagate What We Still Do Not Know About Russiagate

Vital questions about perhaps the worst alleged presidential scandal in US history remain unanswered.

Sep 4, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Nuclear missile

In Memoriam: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Dies at 32 In Memoriam: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Dies at 32

The INF Treaty is survived by New START, but it too is in danger.

Aug 2, 2019 / Matt Korda

Volodymyr Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Landslide Victory in Ukraine May Become a Slippery Slope Volodymyr Zelensky’s Landslide Victory in Ukraine May Become a Slippery Slope

The new president must heal enormous social distrust if he doesn’t want to go the way of the previous administration.

Jul 25, 2019 / Nicolai N. Petro

Ukrainian flag

Peace in Ukraine? Peace in Ukraine?

The friends and foes of a Kiev-Moscow settlement.

Jul 24, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Who’s Afraid of William Barr?

Who’s Afraid of William Barr? Who’s Afraid of William Barr?

Liberals and other Democrats seem to want to cover up the CIA’s role in Russiagate.

Jul 17, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump Putin Vietnam

Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance? Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance?

The Trump-Putin meeting in Japan is crucial for both leaders—and for the world.

Jun 26, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Anti-Trump protester's sign

Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves

Is plunging Russia into darkness really a good idea?

Jun 19, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Ivan Golunov

Is Russia Loosening Its Grip on the Press? Is Russia Loosening Its Grip on the Press?

The unexpected release of journalist Ivan Golunov, who was arrested on false drug charges, could be a sign of change to come.

Jun 19, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

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