Policy
G7 To Ban Import of Russian Gold as Bombs Hit Kyiv Kindergarten
Groups like the G7 and EU have played a critical role in punishing Moscow for its invasion and cushioning the war’s global effects, experts said.
Threats
US Sending More HIMARS Artillery to Ukraine
Just days after announcing a new billion-dollar weapons shipment, the White House announces $450 million more.
Science & Tech
Russia Is Boosting Food Prices to Undermine Global Support for Sanctions, Officials Say
Moscow is blockading exports, bombing silos, and telling the world that high prices are the West’s fault.
Ideas
What Lessons Can We Learn From Russia’s War on Ukraine?
Better to learn now than to doom ourselves to repeat history.
Ideas
Cancel Russia's UN Contracts
Congress should insist that U.S. dollars not fund United Nations procurement from Russian companies.
Threats
What Ukraine Needs: More Arms, Sanctions, and Money, Ambassador Says
The war-ravaged economy is providing the Kyiv government far less than the $5B per month it needs, Oksana Markarova said.
Threats
Russia Might Try Reckless Cyber Attacks as Ukraine War Drags On, US Warns
Ground commanders have been unable to capitalize on at least one previous cyber strike.
Threats
US Pledges More Weapons to Ukraine, But Milley Warns ‘The Numbers Clearly Favor The Russians’
More Javelins, Howitzers, long-range rockets are on the way, but will they arrive in time to make a difference?
Threats
‘Obsolete’ NATO Force Presence in Baltics Needs Upgrade, Estonian Defense Leader Says
“It’s a joke” that Russia would be deterred by a battalion, secretary says.
Policy
‘No Way to Say’ When Turkey Will Release Hold on Sweden, Finland, Says NATO’s Stoltenberg
With Madrid deadline looming, “the progress is maybe just the fact that we have open lines” of communication, Finland’s president said.
Policy
In Asia, Defense Ministers Issue New Warnings to China
“Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow,” Japan’s prime minister said at this year’s feistier-than-usual Shangri-La Dialogue.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 103: Three perspectives on Ukraine's future
We hear from three people whose lives have become bound up with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ideas
Upcoming Summit Could Begin to Heal US-Latin America Ties
Biden should propose a new era of broad pan-American cooperation.
Threats
What the West Has Given Is Not Enough to Win, Ukraine Says
Central and Eastern European defense ministers say limited arms packages will not defeat Russia in the Donbas or deter invasion elsewhere.
Policy
US Pushing Monitoring Body to Extend Russian War-Crimes Inquest
The OSCE already did one fact-finding mission in March; U.S. diplomats are whipping up support for another.
Policy
NATO’s Next Strategic Concept Will Add China’s Threats, US Ambassador Says
The document is to be unveiled at next month’s summit, where Russia and potential members will also be on the agenda.
Policy
US to Send Ukraine Advanced Rockets; Kyiv Promises Not to Fire Into Russia
The fourth large arms package announced by the administration includes HIMARS for defensive use only, as Biden eyes “negotiating table.”
Threats
Three More Nations Join Ukraine Planning Cell Run By Army Special Forces
Army secretary says U.S. intelligence may help Ukrainian convoys evade Russians.
Science & Tech