Conflict at the Crossroads of Europe and Russia

Ukraine’s westward drift since its independence in 1991 has often been countered by Russia, most recently with its 2022 invasion. Understand the history

How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited U.S. President Joe Biden and Congress in December to request more aid for the ongoing war against Russia. View U.S. assistance for Ukraine in charts

If Russia Goes Nuclear

The odds remain slim, but an increasingly desperate President Vladimir Putin could use Russia’s nuclear arsenal to change its fortunes in the Ukraine war. Explore three potential nuclear scenarios

Comparing Countries’ Support for the War

The European governments directly affected by the war in Ukraine have sustained domestic support for their foreign policies with surprising success. Learn how Europe has kept up domestic backing

How Putin Got Germany Wrong

Germany, once dangerously dependent on Russian energy, has defied Russian expectations in its reaction to the war in Ukraine. Discover how Putin misjudged Germany’s response