Russia and the Menace of Unreality via The Atlantic

Russian Soldiers Reveal the Truth Behind Putin’s Secret War via Newsweek

Russian Nationalists Grasp at Straws with ‘Scottish Solidarity” Campaign via Global Voices

Peace on Putin’s Terms via Foreign Affairs

The Ukrainian Crisis is at a Point of No Return via National Interest

Crimean Adventure Will Cost Russia Dearly via Rand Blog

Putin’s Nationalism and Expansion Strategy Is Doomed to Fail via Moscow Times

Despite a Cease-Fire, Peace in Eastern Ukraine Remains out of Reach via Nation

Azov Fighters Are Ukraine’s Greatest Weapon and May Be its Greatest Threat via Guardian

US, EU Sanctions Could Put Energy Giants at Risk via The Hill