Russia Matters

A closer look at predictions that Russia's invasion of Ukraine will wipe out "most" of its economic gains since the Soviet Union's dissolution.

The collective West is right to take Putin’s nuclear threats seriously, but efforts to dissuade him require the pro-active involvement of China and India.

Despite their many conflicts of interest in Ukraine and elsewhere, Russia and China continue to be bound together, both by geopolitical factors and by their deep need for regime security.

Check out our compilation for reactions to Putin's announcement from both Russia’s pro-war and anti-war camps.

Asked about the most urgent issue facing the country today, 27% of Americans—the highest number—ranked inflation as No. 1, while only 2% ranked Ukraine at the top.

The response in Russia’s pro-war camp to Ukraine’s success generally fell into three categories: spin, spleen and silence.

A recent New York Times article claims Odesa is “Putin’s obsession.” But is there any evidence to support this big idea?

Despite the West's multiple rounds of sanctions on Moscow and ramped up military, economic and humanitarian aid for Kyiv, Biden has made clear he has no intention of sending American troops into Ukraine, as have leaders of other NATO countries.