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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    What to know about the $60 price cap, the plan to limit Russia’s oil revenuesWhat to know about the $60 price cap, the plan to limit Russia’s oil revenues
    World Politics

    The cap went into effect Monday, along with an EU ban on seaborne Russian oil.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    China’s Covid narrative is backfiringChina’s Covid narrative is backfiring
    World Politics

    China used its Covid strategy to sell its public, and the world, on the stability of its governing system. Now what?

    By Jen Kirby
    Can Ukraine’s infrastructure survive the winter?
    World Politics

    Russian strikes have devastated Ukraine’s energy networks as winter approaches.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The international missile incident in Poland that wasn’tThe international missile incident in Poland that wasn’t
    World Politics

    But the ever-present risk of escalation that is.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    What Russia’s withdrawal from a key Ukrainian city means for the warWhat Russia’s withdrawal from a key Ukrainian city means for the war
    World Politics

    Russia’s announcement that it would retreat from Kherson is another setback for Putin and a political win for Ukraine.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Bolsonaro finally speaks — but doesn’t concede the electionBolsonaro finally speaks — but doesn’t concede the election
    World Politics

    Still, his administration confirmed that the presidential transition is beginning, as Lula prepares to take over in the new year.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Who would make Bolsonaro president again?Who would make Bolsonaro president again?
    World Politics

    How the incumbent president might win — or lose — in Sunday’s runoff.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Why firewood is suddenly in high demand in GermanyWhy firewood is suddenly in high demand in Germany
    World Politics

    Welcome to Europe under an energy crisis.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    What did Putin accomplish with his Ukraine barrage?What did Putin accomplish with his Ukraine barrage?
    World Politics

    Putin’s airstrikes showed he can punish Ukraine — but can’t easily change the course of war.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Putin’s desperate attempt to annex parts of UkrainePutin’s desperate attempt to annex parts of Ukraine
    World Politics

    “These are all just gestures made out of weakness because he’s losing on the ground.”

    By Jen Kirby