In a candid assessment, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny said no “beautiful breakthrough” was imminent and that breaking the deadlock could require advances in technological warfare.

An interview with Zelensky and his top aides finds the once-celebrated Ukrainian leader out of touch with his own cabinet, and reality.

Official Ukraine narrative collapses as Zelensky’s inner circle admits to magazine that the war cannot be won militarily.

With each passing day, it’s becoming clear that the Ukrainian counteroffensive is failing to achieve any of its originally stated objectives. Recall: the Biden administration’s bet was that the counteroffensive would roll back Russian territorial gains, cut the land bridge to Crimea, and force Russia to the negotiating table. That is almost certainly not going to happen.

Russian operations appear to seek effective borders for Donetsk and Luhansk while preparing for deeper thrusts

Clad in black, Iryna Olyanska welcomes mourners to a memorial service for her only son, Artem, being held at a local restaurant 40 days after his death. He was shot by Russians while fighting on the front lines near Kupiansk. And Ms. Olyanska is angry.

Company commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Shevchuk announced a shortage of soldiers in the Ukrainian army

The president’s team is privately urging lawmakers to focus on the jobs that can be created by money spent on the war.

Professor Geoffrey Roberts & I dialogue on “WHY” Russia invaded Ukraine and whether Putin had any real options to the ‘Special Military Operation’, given Russia’s perception of an existential threat. Real dialogue/refresher; Geoff leads off at minute 6:50.

On June 13, 2023, taking questions from war correspondents at the Kremlin, Putin confirmed what had already been reported: that Russia and Ukraine had “reached an agreement in Istanbul.” Peace was possible. The tentative agreement would see Russia withdraw to its prewar position in exchange for a Ukrainian promise to give up its NATO aspirations.