Opinion

Why a Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine Is Pointless

Anatol Lieven / Responsible Statecraft Apr 9, 2025 The underlying issues that would remain unresolved will jeopardize long-term peace. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Original

But Not Without Fear

Thierry Marignac / Truthdig Jan 31, 2025 Taking the temperature of freedom of expression in wartime Russia. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Military

Russian Roulette in Ukraine

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Mar 22, 2024 NATO and Russia are passing a revolver back and forth in a game where luck eventually runs out. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Military

Is Putin Ready to End the War? Let’s Test Him

Branko Marcetic / Responsible Statecraft Mar 19, 2024 Ukraine war maximalists portray diplomacy as futile, pointing to a cherry picked quote from a recent interview with the Russian president. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Military

Develop an Exit Strategy for the Endless War in Ukraine

Ralph Nader / Nader.org Aug 16, 2023 As the Ukraine invasion grinds on, the Biden Administration has no diplomatic strategies, which will only lead to more loss of lives. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Military

Biden Taps US Reserves for NATO Mission in Europe

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos / Responsible Statecraft Jul 14, 2023 As the US gets increasingly involved in Ukraine, Biden calls up reserves to meet a massive goal of 300,000 NATO troops on “high-readiness.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Ukraine: The Case for Armistice

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2023 A veteran of Obama's State Department argues for urgency in ending the war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

The Strange Case of Jack Teixeira

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2023 An Air National Guardsman in Cape Cod posts classified documents to “Thug Shaker Central.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

A Year of Many Kinds of Invasions

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2023 From U.S. war profiteering to GOP "Ukraine maximalists," there are many aspects of the conflict to focus on. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )