There's no paywall here We believe it’s our duty to cut through misinformation, bring clarity to chaos, and explain what is happening and what it means — for free. Help us keep it that way by making a gift today.

Jen Kirby

Foreign and National Security Reporter

The toll Russia’s war is taking on Ukrainian civilians, in photos

By Bita Honarvar and Jen Kirby March 10

Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained

By Jen Kirby and Jonathan Guyer March 6

Germany’s dramatic reversal on defense, explained

By Jen Kirby March 5

The other members of Ukraine’s resistance

By Jen Kirby March 3

US sanctions will squeeze Russia — but they’re unlikely to stop the war in Ukraine

By Jen Kirby February 24

The increasingly complicated Russia-Ukraine crisis, explained

By Jen Kirby and Jonathan Guyer February 23

The US and allies start punishing Russia for its Ukraine aggression

By Jen Kirby February 22

Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine, raising threat of larger invasion

By Jen Kirby and Jonathan Guyer February 21

Russia has 150,000 troops near Ukraine. What does that mean?

By Jen Kirby February 18

How to punish Russia for Ukraine

By Jen Kirby February 8