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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    What diplomatic solution might end the war in Ukraine?What diplomatic solution might end the war in Ukraine?
    World Politics

    Russia and Ukraine are talking, but huge gulfs remain.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    What, exactly, is a “neutral” Ukraine?What, exactly, is a “neutral” Ukraine?
    Explainers

    Why Ukraine staying out of NATO is emerging as a possible settlement to end the war.

    By Jen Kirby
    The impossible task of truth and reconciliation
    Features

    Commissions are a common tool to expose atrocities after war and genocide. Reconciliation is harder to come by.

    By Jen Kirby
    The dangerous new phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained
    Explainers

    Vladimir Putin’s war is still raging, signaling a frightening escalation on the ground.

    By Jen Kirby and Jonathan Guyer
    World Politics
    Why India isn’t denouncing Russia’s Ukraine warWhy India isn’t denouncing Russia’s Ukraine war
    World Politics

    New Delhi’s balancing act reflects its interests in keeping a longstanding relationship with Russia.

    By Jen Kirby
    The toll Russia’s war is taking on Ukrainian civilians, in photos
    World Politics

    Russian bombing destroyed a maternity hospital in Mariupol. Families across the country have been split apart.

    By Bita Honarvar and Jen Kirby
    Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained
    Explainers

    In Europe’s first major war in decades, Russian forces are finding stiffer resistance than they likely expected.

    By Jen Kirby and Jonathan Guyer
    World Politics
    Germany’s dramatic reversal on defense, explainedGermany’s dramatic reversal on defense, explained
    World Politics

    Russia’s Ukraine war forced a turning point in how Berlin sees itself in the world.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The other members of Ukraine’s resistanceThe other members of Ukraine’s resistance
    World Politics

    “All the nation is involved, not only the army.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Russia
    US sanctions will squeeze Russia — but they’re unlikely to stop the war in UkraineUS sanctions will squeeze Russia — but they’re unlikely to stop the war in Ukraine
    Russia

    The harshest penalties ever imposed on Russia will still have their limitations.

    By Jen Kirby