Photos of the Week: Ukraine Crisis, Burning Devil, Lake Chair
Widespread flooding in eastern Australia, Ukrainian refugees in Poland, an elephant in the Kyiv Zoo, a town-wide football match in England, Carnival celebrations in Bolivia, and much more
Photos: Day Eight of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Images from the past few days of widespread destruction and Ukrainian resistance, after more than a week of warfare
Absolute Power
Asked about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Mohammed bin Salman said, “If that’s the way we did things, Khashoggi would not even be among the top 1,000 people on the list.”
Why the Cultural Boycott of Russia Matters
Excluding Russia from the sports and art worlds over its war against Ukraine threatens Putin’s image in the way economic and political sanctions cannot.
Europe’s Sleeping Giant Awakens
Politics in Berlin has undergone a cataclysm that no one saw coming.
The Long Weekend That Changed History
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine means that the post–Cold War era may have just ended.
A Weekend of Global Protest Against the Invasion of Ukraine
Images of anti-war protest from London, Tokyo, Lisbon, Boston, Tbilisi, Tehran, Baku, Mexico City, Prague, New Delhi, and many other locations
Putin Accidentally Revitalized the West’s Liberal Order
The Russian president thought he sensed an opportunity to take advantage of a disunited West. He has been proved wrong.
What Volodymyr Zelensky’s Courage Says About the West
The Ukrainian leader’s refusal to back down is as inspiring as it is illuminating.
Photos: Chaos and Resistance in Ukraine
Images of the ongoing Russian invasion, seen across Ukraine over the past several days.
How Zelensky Gave the World a Jewish Hero
As the Ukrainian president captivates the world with his bravery, he offers a reminder of the inroads Eastern and Central European Jews have made in overcoming their status as perpetual outsiders.
Who is Vladimir Putin’s Revisionist History For?
Nationalist leaders often weaponize the past to justify their present aims. But the Russian president’s narrative appears to be directed at an audience of one.
Bury the Old World Order
The old ways of dealing with Russia no longer apply.
Photos of the Week: Library Trolley, Inflatable Harlequin, Ukraine Invasion
A moai statue returned to Easter Island, swimming with sharks in Israel, Russian forces in Ukraine, anti-war protests in Georgia and Russia, a raging wildfire in Argentina, and much more
Anti-war Protests in Russia
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, protests erupted around the world—even in Russia, where hundreds gathered in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities to demonstrate against their government’s actions.
Is Taiwan Next?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine makes the frightening possibility of China seizing control of the island more real.
‘Can Russia Actually Control the Entire Landmass of Ukraine?’
A conversation with David Petraeus on what the American experience in Iraq means for Russia’s conflict with Ukraine
Views of Iceland in February
Views of some of Iceland’s waterfalls, mountains, and beaches, seen in the winter
How Much Will the West Sacrifice for Ukraine?
The Western world will have to prove that it has not become all of the things Vladimir Putin has long believed it to be.
The Russian Incursion No One Is Talking About
While the world watches Ukraine, Moscow is making moves in neighboring Belarus, too.
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