Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy finally presented his widely touted victory plan last week, but there is little indication that his ambitious proposal has captured the imagination of Ukraine’s Western partners. Instead, the somewhat muted reaction has underlined the current limitations of Western support for the Ukrainian war effort. Western leaders had the perfect opportunity to
World leaders gathered in Normandy on June 6 to mark the eightieth anniversary of the Allied landings in France during World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited to attend, but the war he unleashed more than two years ago in Ukraine cast a long shadow over commemorations. In his official address, French
The eyes of the footballing world will be on Germany this summer as the country hosts the 2024 UEFA European Championship. For Ukraine’s national team squad, the upcoming tournament is much more than a quest for sporting success. They travel to Euro 2024 knowing that their participation will help raise awareness of Russia’s ongoing invasion,
MUNICH—The stench of appeasement hung over the Munich Security Conference this past weekend, leaving more than a few European leaders making comparisons to September 1938. That was when a very different Munich meeting placated a murderous dictator—with disastrous consequences. It was then that British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, meeting with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and
Amid mounting concern over the future of US military aid, European nations are increasing their support for Ukraine. With a major new American aid package currently stuck in Congress, there is an emerging consensus among European leaders that it is unwise to rely on the United States to defend them against Russia. Instead, they appear
China, Russia, and Iran are simultaneously testing the West. Central pillars of the international order are being challenged with the aim of creating a new order in which might alone makes right. In this situation, the decisive factor will be how far China is willing to go. After all, a third conflict in the South
Gear up to watch the exclusive broadcast of the event Flagship Event September 28, 2023 2023 Global Citizen Awards This year’s Global Citizen Awards honor world leaders, US officials, and others who embody global citizenship. Read more Event transcript Uncorrected transcript: Check against delivery JOHN F.W. ROGERS: Ladies and gentlemen, if I can just have
Ukrainians have long admired Germany for its high standard of living and rule of law. However, for the past nine years, Berlin’s response to Russian aggression against Ukraine has often been a source of disappointment. With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to visit Berlin on May 13, many Ukrainians are hoping Germany will soon be
