“Enough Ukrainians decided they were willing to risk their lives to overthrow tyranny, and that’s what they expect from the Russians.” My conversation with @marci_shore about the promise of Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution and the nihilism of Russia’s war.

"Ukraine wants to confirm the US security guarantees before it gives up any land. The US, however, believes Kyiv must give up the Donbas for the war to end and is doing little to pressure Russian leader Vladimir Putin to abandon one of his most hardline demands, the people said."

With the Kremlin’s global recruitment drive in the spotlight, I turned to @karenphilippal of @diisdk for insight into how Russia lures foreign nationals into its war against Ukraine and uses them as “disposable soldiers.” My latest for @meduza_en.

A memorial plaque dedicated to murdered Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya has been destroyed, according to Alexander Zamyatin. The plaque was installed at the place of her murder in Moscow. 📸: Alexander Zamyatin

Serbian intelligence officers have tested sound cannons on dogs in collaboration with Russia’s notorious security service, according to government documents seen by POLITICO. https://t.co/h0INRY1Elt

As mass protests shake Iran, Russia is once again watching one of its allies slide into crisis. Meduza spoke with expert @NicoleGrajewski about what the Kremlin is prepared to do for Tehran — and what it stands to lose. https://t.co/gzhxB4BT80

This “exclusive” comment is basically evergreen at this point. Trump has never cared how Russia’s war against Ukraine ends, and he always prefers to pressure Zelensky rather than Putin.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector, with particular attention on Kyiv, which is reeling from Russian attacks that have left residents without power, heating, or water in subzero temperatures. https://t.co/quwty8KGfy

UN monitors recorded more civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 than in any other year except 2022, as hostilities flared along the front line and Russia expanded its use of long-range weapons. https://t.co/l3T0BGusvr

The 20-point peace plan under negotiation left me with a nagging question — how would it impact the millions of Ukrainians living under Russian occupation? Big thanks to @karolina_hird for helping me unpack this complex humanitarian issue. https://t.co/OPNVXOFlrk @meduza_en

Russia’s war in Ukraine which the Kremlin believed would last days or weeks has now dragged on for as long as the Soviet Union fought Nazi Germany in World War II, from June 22, 1941, with Operation Barbarossa, until the final surrender of Germany on May 9, 1945: 1,418 days.

How would the 20-point peace plan impact the millions of Ukrainians living under Russian occupation? Meduza asks analyst @karolina_hird from the Institute for the Study War.

The 20-point peace plan under negotiation left me with a nagging question — how would it impact the millions of Ukrainians living under Russian occupation? Big thanks to @karolina_hird for helping me unpack this complex humanitarian issue. https://t.co/OPNVXOFlrk @meduza_en

Asked if there any limits on his global powers, Trump tells @nytimes "Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me.” He adds, “I don’t need international law.” @SangerNYT @tylerpager @katierogers @KannoYoungs

⚡️Dnipro largely without electricity and water following explosion. Major power outages have been reported on Jan. 7 in the city of Dnipro and several other communities across Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, according to local media. In Dnipro, nearly the whole city appears to be

How do exiled pro-democracy activists continue to make inroads into Putin’s Russia? Meduza asks Free Russia Foundation (@4freerussia_org) founder Natalia Arno.

Today’s summit in Paris has ended with the “Coalition of the Willing” signing a declaration on security guarantees for Kyiv. The U.K. and France also committed to deploying forces to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.

“As pro-democracy Russians, we believe that change is imminent. It will happen, but our homework is to be prepared.” My Q&A with @4freerussia_org founder Natalia Arno about how exiled opposition activists are still making inroads in wartime. https://t.co/OdGkCgxIMX @meduza_en

President Zelensky has arrived in Paris for today’s “Coalition of the Willing” summit, where Kyiv’s allies will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

Venezuela may seem like a tactical loss for Russia, but in fact it's a strategic win for Putin's vision of the world. new essay, link below

1/12 Although Russian diplomats have criticised the US for capturing Nicolás Maduro, Moscow’s response has so far been restrained — and Vladimir Putin himself has been yet silent. What’s happening in Venezuela is a multi-layered problem for the Kremlin. Let’s unpack it.