Europe

Putin at desk

The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, social media has been restricted or banned in Russia—but a few outlets continue their coverage.

Mar 11, 2022 / Finley Muratova

Biden bans Russian oil imports

The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency

Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.

Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner

Sen. Joe Manchin

There’s No Such Thing as a War “Over There” Anymore There’s No Such Thing as a War “Over There” Anymore

The global and the local in today’s world are now virtually indistinguishable.

Mar 11, 2022 / Karen J. Greenberg

A dark skinned man in a printed coat, jeans and boots stands on a train platform as two men in uniform walk by

In Poland, a Refugee Center for Those Farthest From Home In Poland, a Refugee Center for Those Farthest From Home

Ever since Russia invaded, Dr. Tade Daniel Omoshoto has been scrambling to find food, shelter, and transportation for the thousands of Africans fleeing war.

Mar 10, 2022 / Carol Schaeffer

Russian Army Men

Russian Army Men Russian Army Men

Go invade yourself.

Mar 10, 2022 / OppArt / Ron Hauge

A Chinese flag hangs from a gate

China’s Ukraine Dilemma China’s Ukraine Dilemma

While Beijing has declined to condemn Russia, the government has little interest in sticking its neck out for Putin.

Mar 9, 2022 / Han Zhang

Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians

Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians

The Russian anti-war movement is powered by information, so Putin is attacking independent media.

Mar 9, 2022 / John Nichols

A crowd of people in winter coats climbs a staircase

Ukrainians Fleeing War Fight to Survive on the Rails Ukrainians Fleeing War Fight to Survive on the Rails

As millions escape Russian invasion, train stations have become terrifying bottlenecks.

Mar 8, 2022 / John Bolger

The Heart of Ukraine Is Under Attack

The Heart of Ukraine Is Under Attack The Heart of Ukraine Is Under Attack

Standing in solidarity.

Mar 8, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo and Emanuele Del Rosso

Ukraine soldiers near tank

Geopolitics Is a Ruthless Business Geopolitics Is a Ruthless Business

Russia’s assault on Ukraine is the most conspicuous recent example of blatantly predatory military actions, but hardly the only one.

Mar 7, 2022 / Michael T. Klare

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