Ukrainian Military Successes Force Belarus to Rethink Role in Putin’s War
The fierce Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion is getting inside the heads of Belarusian soldiers, officers, and officials. Continue reading
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Invasion and Resistance: Scenes from The David-and-Goliath War
The debate continues about how to arm Ukraine with the weapons it needs to defend itself, most importantly fighter jets to prevent Russia from dominating the skies.
Host Brian Whitmore speaks with three Ukrainian experts about the war and the situation on the ground. Continue reading
Belarusian Military Reluctant to Join Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine War
Until recently, it was widely expected that Belarusian troops would also be joining Russian forces in the invasion. However, there are signs of a rebellion within the ranks of the Belarusian military. Continue reading
The David-and-Goliath War
Russia invades and Ukraine defends. Meanwhile the West is showing a unified front in its use of sanctions. Hear about the latest developments now. Continue reading
Putin’s Ukraine War Fuels Protest Mood in Russia and Belarus
Declaring that “now we must all make our choice,” Tsihanouskaya told Belarusian soldiers who were deployed to Ukraine “do not follow illegal orders. Change sides and join the Ukrainian troops.” Continue reading
The Guns of February
On this week’s Power Vertical Podcast, I speak with former Assistant Secretary of State David Kramer about the Russian advances, the Ukrainian resistance, and the new geopolitical reality we are entering. Continue reading
Belarus Joins Putin’s New Russian Empire
If any doubts remained about Vladimir Putin’s intentions to restore at least part of the old Soviet empire, they should have been dispelled this week when Belarus announced that the estimated 30,000 Russian troops currently in the country would remain there indefinitely. Continue reading
Ukraine in the Crosshairs
Moscow sends mixed signals, The United States uses a novel tactic, and Ukraine is still in Russia’s crosshairs. What happens now? Continue reading
Twenty Questions (and Expert Answers) about What’s Happening with Ukraine and Russia
Q and A session with Atlantic Council Experts Continue reading
NATO allies fear Putin’s Belarus military build-up will be permanent
he Russian deployment to Belarus is ostensibly for military exercises that are scheduled to run until February 20. But they are being deployed menacingly close the Belarusian-Ukrainian border at a time when Russia continues to concentrate more than 100,000 troops near its own border with Ukraine and in the annexed Crimean peninsula. Meanwhile, the Russian Navy is conducting live fire exercises in the Black Sea near Ukraine’s coast. Continue reading