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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Politics
    The EU can’t quite get it together on a Russian oil embargoThe EU can’t quite get it together on a Russian oil embargo
    Politics

    Even if an embargo takes effect, Russia may not feel it much in the short term.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    The French election is over, but the country’s politics are still brokenThe French election is over, but the country’s politics are still broken
    Politics

    Questions linger after Macron bested Le Pen a second time, albeit by a less impressive margin than in 2017.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Deadly attacks on Afghan minorities show the Taliban isn’t keeping its promisesDeadly attacks on Afghan minorities show the Taliban isn’t keeping its promises
    Politics

    A week of deadly attacks targeted Afghan minorities — and the Taliban has done little to respond.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    Will new weapons shipments change the war for Ukraine?Will new weapons shipments change the war for Ukraine?
    Explainers

    The US has promised ‘wish-list’ items, including howitzers and armored vehicles.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    How China’s zero-Covid policy is failing ShanghaiHow China’s zero-Covid policy is failing Shanghai
    Politics

    Rare dissent flares in China’s financial hub as residents struggle to access food and medicine.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Macron and Le Pen’s inevitable face-off exposes a major shift in French politicsMacron and Le Pen’s inevitable face-off exposes a major shift in French politics
    Politics

    Fears of a low turnout and overall volatility have plagued the first round of France’s presidential election.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Here’s what the ICC can actually do about Putin’s war crimesHere’s what the ICC can actually do about Putin’s war crimes
    Politics

    The ICC may offer a path to hold Russia accountable, but it has plenty of limitations.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Russia-Ukraine war
    Russian troops pull back from Kyiv, leaving horrors in their wakeRussian troops pull back from Kyiv, leaving horrors in their wake
    Russia-Ukraine war

    After bodies of civilians are discovered around the Ukraine capital US and NATO allies are expressing shock and promising tougher sanctions.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Russia-Ukraine war
    Aid organizations try again to evacuate besieged MariupolAid organizations try again to evacuate besieged Mariupol
    Russia-Ukraine war

    The Red Cross mounted a second attempt after failing to bring a bus convoy to the city on Friday.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    Why the US scrapped Polish plans to give Ukraine fighter jetsWhy the US scrapped Polish plans to give Ukraine fighter jets
    Explainers

    NATO countries are weighing military assistance to Ukraine carefully.

    By Ellen Ioanes