How Russia Ignited the Firestorm Over Gender in Olympic Boxing

The battle over the eligibility of two women boxers has roiled the Paris Games and sparked a global culture war. It has also given Russia a place at an Olympics it wasn’t invited to.

Russia Crushes Dissent as Putin’s System Ramps Up Repression

Wrongful conviction of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is latest blow against freedom of expression in Russia

Russia Sentences Radio Free Europe Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva After Secret Trial

The dual U.S.-Russian citizen was convicted of spreading false information about Russia’s military

Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison After Wrongful Conviction

Sentencing came after a secret trial that the U.S. has condemned as a sham

U.S., Germany Foil Russian Plot to Kill Defense Executive

Plan targeting Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger signals escalation of campaign to weaken Western support for Ukraine

For Ukraine and Russia, a Deadly Summer Lies Ahead With Little Hope of Big Gains

Thousands likely to die as warring forces seek openings along a largely static front line

A Den of Spies: Vienna Emerges as Hub for Russian Espionage

Moscow allegedly plotted to kill an investigative journalist in Austria. Now his home is protected by officers with submachine guns.

Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv Children’s Hospital in Deadly Attacks Across Ukraine

The strikes were the largest across the war-torn country in months

Terrorist Attacks in Russia’s Dagestan Target Synagogue, Churches, Police

Attacks raise concern about the vulnerability of Russia’s internal security

Russia Gears Up for Song, Sports Contests as It Pushes ‘West vs. Rest’ Message

Putin has created new events to support his view that the world doesn’t need the U.S. and its allies

At G-7, Biden and European Leaders Agree to Finance Ukraine Using Russian Assets

G-7 Summit in southern Italy represents the latest effort by Western allies to signal their commitment to supporting Kyiv

Russia Raises Income Tax on Rich to Pay for Ukraine War

Military expenditure is running at over 6% of GDP, approaching levels reached by the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War

Europe Sees Signs of Russian Sabotage but Hesitates to Blame Kremlin

Alleged hybrid assault is a challenge to European democracies that have a high bar for evidence of culpability

Russia’s Bombardment of Ukraine Is More Lethal Than Ever

Ukraine has intercepted fewer missiles as Russia increases attacks, fires more harder-to-hit weapons