Ukraine

To End the Ukraine War, Trump Should Think Like Ike

If Trump can channel Eisenhower on Ukraine, he will be able to claim that he has achieved the peace “deal of the century.”

After Weeks of Russian Bombing, Ukraine Strikes Back

As a result of the attack, the Russian Aerospace Forces will likely relocate aircraft further away from the frontlines in order to avoid similar strikes in the future.

Hellenic Air Force F-16 takes off in sunset.

More Fighting Falcons Land in Ukraine

Even as ceasefire talks continue, Ukraine could be in a slightly better bargaining position, as it received an additional batch of U.S.-made F-16 Fighting Falcons. 

Rehearsal of the Victory Day celebration (WWII) on Red Square. Pantsir-S1 (SA-22 Greyhound) is a combined missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon system.

Lockheed Martin Builds a Pantsir-S1 Mock-up for Training

Lockheed Martin has produced a one-off “mock-up” of the Russian anti-aircraft missile and gun system, Pantsir-S1.

WASHINGTON – Feb. 28, 2025: President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House to sign a deal granting the US access to Ukraine's rare minerals.

No, Trump is not Attempting a “Reverse Nixon”

Donald Trump’s negotiations with Russia differ substantially from Nixon’s famous trip to China. 

Russia is Looking to Increase Arms Exports After Ukraine War Ends

Russian state-owned defense analysts estimate that current arms sales from Russia total around $13.75 billion and will only increase following the ending of violence. Russia has been seeking an “ironclad”...

PARIS, FRANCE - Feb. 17, 2027: The french President Emmanuel Macron welcoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer at the Elysee Palace for a Summit on Ukraine and Security in Europe.

Europe’s Fighting Talk is no Substitute for Hard Power

Instead of unconvincingly pumping out their chests, European leaders should engage with the Trump administration in constructive diplomacy with Russia. Last week, the chiefs of staff from 34 NATO and...

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at his annual press conference. Moscow, Russia 14.12.2023.

Will Trump Call Putin’s Bluff in Ukraine Talks?

Trump has a lot of leverage now; the question is to what extent he is ready to use it. The launching of negotiations last month between the Trump administration and...

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office

PODCAST: America First, Unbound?

President Donald Trump’s latest moves on the Ukraine War and tariffs signal the full emergence of his “America First” agenda, unencumbered by the moderating voices of his first administration. America...

Ukraine Wants a Ceasefire—But How?

Ukraine’s attempts to secure a ceasefire on favorable terms have been undermined by a string of battlefield losses—and a lack of Western support.

Putin meets with Acting Governor of the Kursk Region.

Putin Visited Kursk, Labeled Ukrainian Soldiers “Terrorists”

Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk Oblast as a signal of Russian intent to take advantage of the “pause” on U.S. military aid to Ukraine; further, he has designated Ukrainian forces...

Ukraine’s ATACMS Nightmare is Just Starting

The Western defense industrial base is struggling to produce enough key military systems for Ukraine—including the vaunted ATACMS missiles.