In Retreat on Ukrainian Fronts, Russia Shows Signs of Disarray

Confusion and recriminations marked the Russian efforts to call up draftees and claim sovereignty over Ukrainian territory, as well as the Russian response to battlefield setbacks.

Russia’s Small Nuclear Arms: A Risky Option for Putin and Ukraine Alike

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has 2,000 small nuclear weapons, but their utility on the battlefield may not be worth the longer-term costs.