Donbas
As Dissent Simmers, Ukrainians Prepare for a Long War
The clock is ticking before the discontent that sparked the 2014 revolution resurfaces.
Ukrainian Patriotism Has Halted Putin's Inept Invasion
Russia blames a motley crew of phantom fascists, CIA agents and international villains.
Putin Is Looking Vulnerable in a Crumbling Russia
The war in Ukraine, once popular among Russians, is now hurting morale and highlights the economic malaise at home.
Nolan Peterson: Syria Strike Deals Putin a Double Blow
Putin's penchant for military aggression abroad to shore up his popularity at home may need a rethink.
Nolan Peterson: The Trench War on Europe's Doorstep
You wouldn't know in Kiev that it is the capital of the country in which Europe's only ongoing land war exists.
Did Trump Attack Assad to End Russian Collusion Story?
A failure to respond would have been portrayed as a confirmation of Trump's collusion with the Kremlin.
How Ukraine and the West Could Push Putin Out of Crimea
The EU supports sanctions while laundering billions in dirty money from Russia.
As Trump Fumbles, Putin Prepares to Invade Neighbors
Recent Russian deployments suggest a new intervention in Ukraine, Belarus or the Caucasus.
How Putin Uses Fake News to Wage War on Ukraine
Propaganda and cyberwarfare in support of military actions are hallmarks of Russian hybrid warfare.
Trump and Buddies Keep Red Flags Flying in Russia Probe
Trump and associates' murky financial dealings deserve greater scrutiny.
Flynn's Empty Immunity Plea Means He Has Little to Say
If he had something good, Flynn would approach prosecutors quietly and reach a deal.
Why Is Putin Swallowing His Costly Ukraine Adventure?
Putin fears that democracy in Ukraine will spread to Russia. And end his reign.
Robert Reich: Trump's Fog Cannot Hide the Russia Link
Trump knows reporters need stories, however ridiculous they may be. And he's happy to oblige.
Don't Call Trump Campaign Links to Russia Treason
Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn and Donald Trump have been accused of nothing less than treason.
The Ukraine Payments That Link Manafort to Putin
Putin secretly met ousted president Viktor Yanukovych to discuss evidence about the Manafort deal.
Putin Can't Stop Growing Dissent Against His Corruption
Young Russians defied the police and set out on a people's revolution against corruption.
Putin's Supervillain Adventures Have Cost Him Dear
If the invasion of Crimea aimed to thwart NATO, it has backfired spectacularly.
Putin Rival Sentenced to 15 Days for Peaceful Protest
Older people were pushed down stairs, teenagers were beaten and bystanders and journalists detained.
Trump's Lies Circle World Before Truth Puts Pants On
While Trump's lies cost all of us, even he can't escape the damage he's doing.
Nolan Peterson: Ukrainians Hunker Down for a Long War
Russia has up to 5,000 military personnel operating inside the rebel Donbas.
Millions of Educated Russians Flee Putin's Russia
Between 2000 and 2014, 1.8 million fled oppression and lack of opportunities.
Nolan Peterson: Ukrainians Dream About Land of the Free
"Is it true you can live anywhere you want in America?"
Putin Has Made Gains From Turmoil He Has Caused Trump
Hacking the U.S election and Trump's unforced errors give Russia a boost.
Will NATO Invoke Collective Action Over Russia Hacking?
Elections in France, Holland and Germany may cause split between Europe and the U.S.
How to Connect the Dots Between Trump and Russia
Despite Trump's denials, Russian officials say they had repeated contacts.
'Don't lift Russia sanctions:' East European Diplomats
Diplomats from Ukraine and five other former Communist countries rallied for the U.S. Senate's backing.
Nolan Peterson: A Forgotten Corner of a Forgotten War
On Ukraine's "quiet" front, there are daily artillery, rocket and sniper attacks.
The Trump-Putin Honeymoon Is Over
After hopes of a quick détente, it's Cold War business as usual at the Kremlin.
Nolan Peterson: Why Is Ukraine's Population Shrinking?
By 2016, Ukraine had shrunk by 9.5 million people from its 1993 peak of 52,244,100.
Nolan Peterson: Is This How World War III Starts?
More than 10,000 are now dead, and almost 2 million have fled their homes.