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Are Biden and Putin agreeing on limits to the war? Just read their statements.

As the two leaders clarify their goals, escalation is still possible. But the room for dangerous miscalculation may narrow.

As Ukraine war shifts, the Russians have every advantage but one

U.S. commanders think the next two to four weeks could be decisive.

Chat with David Ignatius about the war in Ukraine and foreign affairs

David's Q&A with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Monday. Submit your questions now.

The battle against ISIS, yesterday’s war, still smolders — and could erupt

If you wanted to design a breeding ground for future Islamist militants, it would be this refugee camp in Syria.

If the Iran nuclear deal fails, Iraq could suffer the fallout

“Our region cannot take any more wars,” said Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. "We need a deal that brings some calm to the region."

Biden won’t remove Iran’s Revolutionary Guard from terror list. He’s right.

The terrorist designation has emerged as a sticking point in negotiations, and the president's decision may imperil any new agreement.

As Ukraine braces for a second round, the West has a duty to step up

Ukraine will need more potent weapons to repel the next Russian assault.

How will peace be achieved in Ukraine? David Ignatius answered your questions.

Foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius was online at noon EST on April 7 to answer reader questions on the war in Ukraine. Read the transcript.

How will peace be achieved in Ukraine? David Ignatius answers your questions.

Foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius will be online at noon EST on April 7 to answer reader questions on the war in Ukraine. Submit your questions.

Has Putin’s brutality finally hit a wall in Ukraine?

The legal process for holding the Russian president and his army accountable has begun.