“America used to be a beacon of freedom, liberty and anti-corruption efforts. Now a lot of Ukrainians feel like, ‘yeah, we are by ourselves.'”
Russia
Putin’s Rule Turns 20: Many Russians Find Stability; A New Generation Sees Stagnation
“We remember our roots from Soviet times. Patriotism is in our blood. We always aimed to be number one in the world, and Putin understands that.”
How U.S. Military Aid Has Helped Ukraine Since 2014
“Defense sector corruption did not concern security assistance. It was about looting money from the Ukrainian defense budget — Ukrainian money.”
The Stakes For Ukraine Are High In Monday’s Summit Between Putin And Zelenskiy
“The strategic goal of Russia is a weak, chaotic Ukraine. If you accept that as their goal, you can understand the logic of Russian behavior.”
The View From Moscow On The Trump Impeachment Inquiry
“Thank God nobody is accusing us anymore of interfering in U.S. elections,” Putin said. “They’re accusing Ukraine. Let them sort this out among themselves.”
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Links Moscow Prosecutor To Luxury Properties Abroad
Alexei Navalny’s latest target is the Moscow prosecutor leading a crackdown following the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years.
The Russian Student Who Has Become Moscow’s New Face Of Dissent
“I want to live in Russia. I think Russia deserves to be free, and its citizens need to get out from under the yoke of Putin and his gang.”
How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry
“Giuliani thought Lutsenko would play for Trump’s team. But Lutsenko was playing for his own team. If Trump gets impeached, he can blame Lutsenko.”
After Trump Call, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Gambles On Russia Peace Push Without U.S. Help
“We don’t think of Trump as an ally,” says Alyona Getmanchuk. “At best, he could be a referee; at worst, he could create more and more obstacles.”
‘The Government Is Very Afraid’: Meet Moscow’s New Opposition Leader, Lyubov Sobol
“People admire her for her strength of character and the fact she’s a woman in a very male-centered culture,” said Sergey Radchenko.
