The Kirill Question

How should Pope Francis and the Holy See deal with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church?

Why Was Rome Finally Willing to Call Out Russia as an Aggressor?

The invasion caused massive hemorrhaging in the Vatican’s Russia policy since 2014.

Putin Goes Soviet: Shades of Hungary 1956

To this day, no one really knows how many people were killed in the 1956 invasion.

International law says Putin’s war against Ukraine is illegal. Does that matter?

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is illegal.

McConnell: Democrats’ Anti-Energy Agenda Hurts Working Families and Helps Putin

‘Three years ago, under Republican policies, the United States became a net exporter of oil for the first time in more than 70 years… Alas, a very different philosophy now controls Washington. In President Biden’s first year, our own oil imports from Russia hit a new all-time high.’

Russia could unleash disruptive cyberattacks against the US – but efforts to sow confusion and division are more likely

Americans can probably expect to see Russian-sponsored cyber activities working in tandem with propaganda campaigns.

‘Shedding Their Blood’ — The Popes, Ukraine and Russia

Once again, the people of Ukraine turn to the faith for their salvation against the enemy at the gate — and once again, a pope is not standing by in silence.

The US military presence in Europe has been declining for 30 years – the current crisis in Ukraine may reverse that trend

NATO allies in Eastern Europe, many of which were once Soviet satellite states, provide a gray area that both the U.S. and Russia may view as within their own sphere of influence.

Seek Peace in Ukraine, Says U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace

“In this time of fear and uncertainty, we stand in solidarity with the Church in Ukraine and offer our support.”

Ukraine got a signed commitment in 1994 to ensure its security – but can the US and allies stop Putin’s aggression now?

In light of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its current threat to Ukrainian sovereignty, it’s fair to ask: What is the significance now of the Budapest Memorandum?

5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved

Russia has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine over the past several months.

The Russian boot camps preparing children to fight for their country

Russia’s Military Kids: Putin’s supporters are champions of conservative values and of military might. With elections now looming Dateline visits a Russian bootcamp to meet an army of kids preparing to defend their country.