Investigative Conflict Reporting Since 2013
This timeline highlights a consistent pattern of rhetoric and actions by Donald Trump that either supported Russia’s geopolitical ambitions, weakened U.S. alliances, or reduced the effectiveness of American foreign policy in opposing Russian actions. Trump’s frequent praise for Vladimir Putin, combined with his reluctance to fully confront Russia, created openings for Russian influence to expand….
Recent reports about a Russian missile strike targeting the Ukrainian city of Dnipro have sparked debate regarding the exact nature of the weapon used. Initial claims from Ukrainian officials suggested that the missile was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a type of weapon that would signify a substantial escalation in the ongoing conflict. However, more…
Despite some calls for Ukraine to surrender territory to Russia in hopes of achieving peace, the historical and current actions of Moscow indicate that such concessions would likely only delay further aggression. Russia’s past and present rhetoric and strategic moves reveal a pattern of using temporary ceasefires and territorial gains to regroup and push for…
Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian President Zelensky for the ongoing war, stating, “He should never have allowed this war to begin. This war is a loss.” This view starkly contrasts with global recognition of Russia as the aggressor, as Russia initiated the conflict by invading Ukraine using hybrid tactics in 2014, and more openly in February…
Over the past week, Russia’s war against Ukraine has seen significant developments, with the latter continuing to mount offensives aimed at Russian aggression, both inside Ukraine and within Russian territory, in hopes to diminish the capacity for Russia to bring assaults to Ukrainian cities. Kyiv officials have reported successes in that ongoing counteroffensive, which include…