Daniel Fried

1 month ago | foreignaffairs.com | Elliott Abrams |Stephen J. Hadley |Daniel Fried |Franklin D. Kramer

There have been recurring strains in the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship under both Trump administrations. The recent Oval Office blow-up between the two presidents is only the most recent example. But such tensions need not derail a push for peace—whichUkrainianPresident Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people clearly want. U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people also want peace, as do U.S. allies in Europe. Whether the same is true of Russian President Vladimir Putin is less clear.

Nov 4, 2024 | thecipherbrief.com | Daniel Fried

Posted: November 4th, 2024 OPINION — While the world is focused on the outcome of this week’s U.S. presidential election, and what it could mean for a range of global issues, three elections have taken place in Europe that speak to the tug between Russian influence and the lure of the West. The three votes — in Bulgaria, Georgia and yesterday in Moldova – had different outcomes, but they were all significant bellwethers for democracy and Russian influence in the region.

Aug 13, 2024 | atlanticcouncil.org | Peter J. Dickinson |Daniel Fried |Mykola Bielieskov

Ukraine’s invasion of Russia is now in its second week and the sense of shock is still tangible. The Ukrainian military was able to achieve almost total surprise when it crossed the border into Russia’s Kursk Oblast on August 6. While the ultimate goals of the operation remain subject to much debate, Ukraine’s success in catching the Russians completely off-guard is a considerable accomplishment in its own right.

Jun 20, 2024 | atlanticcouncil.org | Daniel Fried

On Friday, July 12 at 12:15 p.m. ET, the Atlantic Council is hosting an #ACFrontPage conversation featuring Czech President Petr Pavel. The discussion will focus on the future of transatlantic collaboration on supporting Ukraine and the NATO Summit’s outcomes on enhancing security on Europe’s eastern flank. Czechia has become a leader in the transatlantic community and a steadfast supporter of Ukraine.

Apr 20, 2024 | atlanticcouncil.org | Daniel Fried

Conflict Economic Sanctions Russia Ukraine United States and Canada Renewed US assistance opens a path to success, if Ukraine’s friends move fast “There was always just enough virtue in this Republic to save it; sometimes none to spare.” —William Seward Finally, the blockage imposed by a minority of “America First” House members has been broken and, after a six-month delay, crucial US military aid may be on its way to Ukraine again. An alliance of what might be termed Reaganite Republicans...