War in Ukraine

Why Crimea matters: Ukrainian attacks are frightening Russian tourists and forcing Russia’s army to change tactics

Smoke billows from a munitions depot in the village of Mayskoye, Crimea, on Aug. 16.

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Why Crimea matters: Ukrainian attacks are frightening Russian tourists and forcing Russia’s army to change tactics

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in Crimea. It could also end there.

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The situation at the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine just got way more dangerousThe situation at the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine just got way more dangerous

Shelling, fires and cooling power outages are only increasing at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, occupied by Russia since March.

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The Ukraine War in data: Lifting a blockade has sent some global food prices back to pre-war levelsThe Ukraine War in data: Lifting a blockade has sent some global food prices back to pre-war levels

Week 26: A glimmer of good news - thanks to a U.N. deal and other factors.

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Six months into the war in Ukraine, Russian media has a new message: ‘Either we win or World War III begins’Six months into the war in Ukraine, Russian media has a new message: ‘Either we win or World War III begins’

Kremlin-backed propaganda has shifted in frightening ways.

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How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the world: the biggest surprises, six months inHow Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the world: the biggest surprises, six months in

This week’s Global Grid conversation looks at the war’s impact, far beyond the front lines.

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World in Photos: In Ukraine, a day to celebrateWorld in Photos: In Ukraine, a day to celebrate

This week marks 31 years since Ukraine won its independence from the Soviet Union. The current war adds meaning to the holiday.

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Germany depends on Russian gas. Will it still stand with Ukraine through a brutal winter?Germany depends on Russian gas. Will it still stand with Ukraine through a brutal winter?

Germany is bracing for a rough winter — and a potential cutoff of Russian energy supplies.

Who is ‘Putin’s brain’ Alexander Dugin, and who would want to kill him?Who is ‘Putin’s brain’ Alexander Dugin, and who would want to kill him?

Russian authorities have opened a murder investigation after a car bomb killed a Russian ideologue's daughter. Ukrainian officials say their country had nothing to do with it.

Tom Nagorski, Global Editor

August 21, 2022

World in Photos: Fears of catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plantWorld in Photos: Fears of catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

For all the nightmare scenarios conjured by the war in Ukraine, this week’s warnings of a nuclear meltdown are as frightening as any.

Tom Nagorski, Global Editor, Jake Garcia, Associate Producer, Multimedia, and Mariana Labbate, Global Editorial Assistant

August 19, 2022

The Ukraine War in data: Counting Russian casualties — in the ‘fog of war’The Ukraine War in data: Counting Russian casualties — in the ‘fog of war’

Since the war in Ukraine began, Russian casualties in particular have been a source of both high interest and great confusion.

Alex Leeds Matthews, Data Visualization Reporter, Matt Stiles, Senior Data Visualization Reporter, Tom Nagorski, Global Editor, and Justin Rood, Investigations Editor

August 18, 2022

How many Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine? What we know, how we know it and what it really means.How many Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine? What we know, how we know it and what it really means.

The estimates range from 1,351 and 43,000, but this much is clear: Russia has a manpower problem.

Joshua Keating, Global Security Reporter

August 16, 2022

The Ukraine War in data: $9 billion in U.S. military aid; more than $50 billion overallThe Ukraine War in data: $9 billion in U.S. military aid; more than $50 billion overall

American pledges of aid for Ukraine have come at a dizzying pace and scale. The flood of spending is remarkable for a conflict in which U.S. forces are not directly involved.

Alex Leeds Matthews, Data Visualization Reporter, Matt Stiles, Senior Data Visualization Reporter, Tom Nagorski, Global Editor, and Justin Rood, Investigations Editor

August 11, 2022

Russia ratchets up the danger at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plantRussia ratchets up the danger at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The scene of a firefight in March, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant now has two working reactors on site — and a Russian artillery park.

Dan Vergano, Science Reporter

August 8, 2022

Russian filtration camps: ‘Black holes of human rights abuses’ where Ukrainians face torture and loyalty testsRussian filtration camps: ‘Black holes of human rights abuses’ where Ukrainians face torture and loyalty tests

The camps may be part of a broader plan of cultural genocide by Russia against Ukraine, experts warn.

Jason Paladino, Investigative Reporter

August 8, 2022

Keys to Ukrainian victory? Logistics, heavy weapons and the ‘test of will’ Keys to Ukrainian victory? Logistics, heavy weapons and the ‘test of will’

A former commander of U.S. forces in Europe believes Russia can be defeated in Ukraine — provided the U.S. and its allies stay the course.

Tom Nagorski, Global Editor

August 4, 2022

The Ukraine War in data: 12 million people, driven from their homesThe Ukraine War in data: 12 million people, driven from their homes

n the weeks after Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians fled their homes at a pace not seen in Europe since World War II.

Alex Leeds Matthews, Data Visualization Reporter, Matt Stiles, Senior Data Visualization Reporter, Tom Nagorski, Global Editor, and Justin Rood, Investigations Editor

August 4, 2022

Ukraine turning point? The offensive against Russia that may decide the warUkraine turning point? The offensive against Russia that may decide the war

Ukraine has waged a defensive campaign for more than 5 months. One offensive might change the course of the war.

Joshua Keating, Global Security Reporter

August 3, 2022