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Russia’s War on Europe in Ukraine

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Despite yet another ceasefire, fighting in eastern Ukraine continues, and a viable diplomatic solution looks ever more unlikely. Just what is Vladimir Putin’s endgame?

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  1. The Rain on Russia’s Parade
    Vladimir Putin Alexei Nikolsky/ZumaPress

    The Rain on Russia’s Parade

    May 6, 2015 Angela Stent explains why US-Russian relations are worse than at any point since the fall of the Soviet Union.

  2. Putin on Parade
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    Putin on Parade

    May 4, 2015 Nina L. Khrushcheva reflects on the surreal nature of Russia's upcoming World War II anniversary celebration.

  3. Europe Versus Gazprom
    EU Commissioner Competition Gazprom EU Commissioner/Wikton Dabkowski/Flickr

    Europe Versus Gazprom

    May 1, 2015 Nina L. Khrushcheva sees signs that Vladimir Putin is losing his ability to intimidate.

  4. A War of Values With Russia
    Ukraine volunteer soldiers women cryng Russia Sergii Kharchencko/ZumaPress

    A War of Values With Russia

    Apr 20, 2015 Anders Fogh Rasmussen contends that the current conflict in Ukraine is motivated by the Kremlin’s fear of democracy.

  5. What the West Owes Ukraine
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    What the West Owes Ukraine

    Apr 17, 2015 Anders Åslund calls for more support for the Kyiv government's reform efforts.

  6. Angela Merkel’s Moment of Truth
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    Angela Merkel’s Moment of Truth

    Feb 25, 2015 Joschka Fischer on why Germany's chancellor will have to prepare the country's citizens for its new role.

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