Russia

He Warned of Nuclear Disaster in Ukraine. Then He Was Thrown in a Russian Jail and Tortured

Now in exile in Boston and working for MIT, Andriy Tuz wonders if he will ever be able to go home again

Putin’s Warped Wartime Economy, as Seen Through a Carton of Eggs

Egg inflation is latest symptom of painful trade-offs Moscow has made to fund its onslaught on Ukraine

The West Badly Needs More Missiles—but the Wait to Buy Them Is Years Long

Global conflicts and rising threats drive orders for missiles, planes, submarines and other complex weapons systems, but producers are struggling with supply chains and staffing

Here’s How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts

Vladimir Putin is wagering he can outlast Western support for Ukraine—if he can keep Russia’s war machine running

In Putin’s Russia, Snitching Enforces a United Front—and an Outlet for Revenge

Thousands of people are believed to have fallen victim to informers

Russia Targets Ukraine With Fresh Wave of Drones and Missiles

The latest barrage by Moscow is the second significant salvo in less than a week

Ukraine’s Front-Line Troops Are Getting Older: ‘Physically, I Can’t Handle This’

Corruption and fear are hindering effort to rebuild army

Troubled by a Resurgent Russia and Bickering Allies, Ukraine Hunkers Down

As doubts build over the prospect of more U.S. arms and EU money, Kyiv prepares for adversity on many fronts

How Russia Games Oil Sanctions for Big Profits

Moscow circumvents the G-7 oil-price cap by moving crude on a fleet of aging tankers on which sanctions have limited traction