The newsletter is adopting a new war footing. For the time being, we will focus on the Russian invasion and its vast ramifications, both inside and far beyond the conflict zone.
If youâre already signed up, youâre all set. If youâre new to us, expect a suite of daily discernments on the conflict that will draw on the formidable skills of The Post journalists youâve come to trust for clear-eyed news and analysis. Lean on us to untangle and follow the threads of this complex conflict and its global repercussions, offering you a one-stop read for updates and insights.
Iâm Anthony Faiola, one of the stewards of Todayâs WorldView and a veteran foreign correspondent formerly based in Europe. There, I covered the Ukrainian dream of joining the West, as well as the Orwellian nightmare that unfolded in 2014, when Russian-backed separatists first pushed into eastern parts of the country. Back then, Moscowâs stand-ins set up a Big Brother-style government accused of killing, torturing and extorting loyal Ukrainians.
Now, with the broader country at risk of falling to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine has become a global flash point and backdrop for human drama. The nation of 44 million is a tableau of war, rife with images of city sieges and refugees desperately streaming west.
The conflict is already changing the course of history, sparking a once-unthinkable defense buildup in Germany, a fortification of the NATO alliance and reassessments of Putinâs mental state and further capacity for aggression. The ultimate outcome could determine the balance of power in Europe and the West for decades.
To keep you ahead of the news, Todayâs WorldView will offer you a rich, deep dive into conflict and its fallout, and insights from our correspondents, photographers and videographers on the front lines. Hereâs a look at what weâll serve up each weekday:
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