Consideration of five recent books that help us grapple with Russia, Ukraine, and history.

How is the Russian economy fairing during the war, and what can we expect in the months ahead?

Tensions continue to rise in Russia after the start of mobilization, leading to more extreme acts of disruption.

The Kerch Strait Bridge, a symbol of Russian unity, was hit and damaged by a blast.

As we said at the outset, Russia lost this war the day it began. But where are we now?

"Honestly, they will all die there."

– Kirill, a Russian soldier who has fought in Ukraine
offers a grim prognosis of what awaits the new mobilized recruits.

In a surprising turn of opinion, Ramzan Kadyrov has exempted Chechnya from the draft.

Ukraine continues to press forward in its major counteroffensive against Russia, recapturing villages and towns along the way. 

Two appropriate birthday "presents" for Russia's authoritarian-in-chief.

After a five-day referendum, Putin signs a decree integrating Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk into Russia.

A round-up of some stark facts about Russia's War on Ukraine, and how it is changing the face of Russia.

“It’s time to prove themselves in a real fight, I can only welcome this desire.”

– Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, announcing that he was sending his teenage sons to Ukraine