Category: Blogs

Can crypto deliver aid amid war? Ukraine holds the answer.

By Ananya Kumar, Nikhil Raghuveera

Ukraine’s current experience could transform how aid is disbursed across the world.

Two weeks that shook Kharkiv: A geographic tour of Russia’s attacks on civilian neighborhoods in Ukraine’s second-largest city

By Michael J. Sheldon, Andy Carvin

The Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) documented and geolocated more than 140 videos from Kharkiv over a two-week period, recording dozens of incidents in which Russian firepower devastated the city’s neighborhoods.

Russian War Report: Kremlin claims Bucha massacre was staged by Ukraine

Civilians have been found dead, many with their hands bound and simply left on the street, in Bucha. Despite the evidence, the Kremlin is trying to cover it up through disinformation and confusion.

Many European soccer teams are owned by Gulf states. But why?

By Hezha Barzani

With a lucrative and rapidly growing European soccer market, it’s safe to say that Gulf nations will continue to invest in the beautiful game and reap benefits economically and socially.

FAST THINKING: How will the West punish Russia for its war crimes?

By Atlantic Council

Gruesome images of murdered Ukrainian civilians—evidence of apparent Russian war crimes uncovered in Bucha and other newly liberated towns outside of Kyiv—have shocked the world.

The West must choose: Either arm Ukraine or enable Putin’s genocide

By Peter Dickinson

Revelations of Russian war crimes outside Kyiv underscore the urgency of providing the Ukrainian military more weapons.

Putin’s War: Ukraine can defeat Russia but urgently needs more weapons

By Oleksandr Danylyuk

Western leaders must urgently rethink their cautious attitude towards arming Ukraine and provide the country with the offensive weapons it needs in order to defeat Putin on the battlefield, argues Oleksandr Danylyuk.

Russian War Report: Videos appear to show missiles striking Russian oil depot

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Video surfaced showing a possible attack on a Russian oil depot in Belgorod. Elsewhere, a Russian official threatened Azerbaijan with nukes.

Biden has laid out a new vision for democracies to succeed. Here’s how to implement it.

By Ash Jain

Winning the struggle against autocracy won't be easy. But unless the world’s leading democracies are strategically aligned and committed to act in the long term, success may prove elusive.

Experts react: After Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, is an end to war imminent?

By Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Atlantic Council IN TURKEY asks experts for their perspectives on the talks and what they mean for Turkey.