John E. Herbst
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Russo-Ukraine War
Putin May Be Miscalculating Trump's Resolve on Ukraine
Forty minutes. That’s how long talks between Ukraine and Russia lasted on July 23 in Istanbul.
Russo-Ukraine War
Ukraine's Daring Drone Attack Gives Trump Leverage Against Putin
KYIV—It was a surprising and devastating attack that some hysterical Russian war bloggers are calling the country’s Pearl Harbor. But the assault on...
Russia
Four Swift Blows to Putin's Influence in Europe
Moscow retains substantial influence in Europe. However, its ability to leverage that influence against Ukraine appears to be declining, as four...
Russia
How to Reverse Putin's Damage in Syria
An internally displaced Syrian woman who fled from Aleppo hangs cloths on a clothes line near tents in the village of Batabo, northern Idlib...
Russia
Wanted: A Strong Stand Against Russia
US President Barack Obama chats with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to a working session at the Group of 20 leaders’ summit in Antalya,...
Russia
Testing Putin's Intentions
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin September 2 in Paris. Credit: Présidence de la République - J.
Russia
A Gift to Putin
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands at the 39th G8 Summit in Ireland on June 17, 2013. On the sidelines of the...
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