War in Ukraine

Has Zelensky walked into a trap?

The Ukrainian president’s plan to oust his popular army chief has backfired – and left him with few good options.

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Once feted for his showmanship, Ukraine’s president has become plagued by corruption scandals and military failures.

By Lindsey Hilsum

Parsing the narrative shifts in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

By Lawrence Freedman

As people flee the country and losses mount, supporting Ukraine’s war effort takes its toll.

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Why the path to peace is shorter in Gaza than Ukraine.

By Lawrence Freedman

Intense diplomatic activity could be a feature of 2024 after a year of disappointment for both sides.

By Lawrence Freedman

The Russian president feels vindicated in his belief that he can outlast the West in Ukraine.

By Katie Stallard

If it wants long-term Western support, Kyiv needs to show that it has a coherent war strategy.

By Lawrence Freedman