Vladimir Putin

Political hurdles hold NATO back — how convenient for Russian tactics.

How did we get to this point in eastern Ukraine? And how can we prevent it from escalating further?

As Russians mourn the murdered opposition leader, Jeremy Kinsman reflects on what his death symbolizes in the country’s battle for democracy.

Vasil Jaiani reads between the lines of Putin’s speech on Crimea to discern what the Kremlin’s intentions are.

The Sochi Olympics will cost Russia $50 billion. In this graphic, we look at why the bill got so high.