David Ignatius's Blog, page 35

Gen. Mark Milley: Why no-fly in Ukraine is a no-go

In Latvia, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff also says that, despite Putin's bluster, U.S. officials detect no change in Russia's nuclear posture.

What it’s like at the border, delivering Javelins and Stingers to Ukraine

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley is walking a tightrope: Support Ukraine’s war against Russia — but contain that war within Ukraine’s borders.

Putin misjudged his adversary and squandered his military advantages

The "Russian way of war" isn't working — yet.

Distraught dictator or rational actor? With Putin and Ukraine, the evidence is chilling.

Ukraine for years has been Putin’s most sensitive issue — one where his normal political calculus doesn’t seem to apply.

El asalto de Putin a Ucrania dará forma a un nuevo orden mundial

El ataque del presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, despertó los fantasmas de la guerra que habían perseguido a Europa durante un siglo. El mundo vio con horror cómo se atacó a Ucrania desde tres frentes con misiles, bombas, tanques y la magia electrónica de la guerra cibernética.

Putin’s assault on Ukraine will shape a new world order

If Russia wins its battle to subjugate Ukraine, the new era will be a dangerous one.

En Ucrania se desarrolla una guerra de inteligencia perversa y letal

Para intentar contraatacar el ataque de Rusia a Ucrania, el gobierno del presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, ha realizado un uso agresivo de estrategias de inteligencia. Pero la historia muestra que los rusos son maestros de las operaciones encubiertas.

A deadly, devious intelligence war unfolds in Ukraine

U.S. agencies have performed well so far, but history shows the Russians are ruthless masters of covert operations in the region.

Surprising cracks, if small ones, appear in Kremlin support for Putin on Ukraine

The 'ultimate political performance artist' edges far out on a limb with his actions in Ukraine.

Putin warned the West 15 years ago. Now, in Ukraine, he’s poised to wage war.

Now, as Russia uncoils its forces, there are no good choices. Only the consequences of bad ones.