Dear Reader,

I've been working non-stop to keep the Puck community informed on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and below you'll find a curated list of my latest work that I hope will help you cut through the noise of what's really happening abroad.

Additionally, this Thursday (3/17), I'll be holding an off-the-record conference call for Puck Inner Circle Subscribers. This is our highest tier of membership complete with access to live events, new product features, and said off-the-record calls with journalists.

Because you've been with us from the start, we're offering access to my call Thursday when you subscribe for a Puck Annual Membership between now and then. You'll be gaining the value of our $250 membership for the annual cost ($100) and be contacted with a direct link to join the call.

And since you'll be on your 7-day free trial, you can listen in, and, if you're still not convinced Puck is worth the price of admission, cancel without ever being charged. 

Inside Russia's Media Black Hole

By Julia Ioffe (March 10, 2022)

Within Putin’s propaganda machine, where injured Ukrainian mothers are “crisis actors” and Zelensky is a neo-nazi stooge, polls show two-thirds support for Russia’s “special military operation.” But how much of the public’s consent is manufactured? And could a generational divide provide a sliver of hope?

The Death of Putin

By Julia Ioffe (March 8, 2022)

The anniversary of Stalin’s death last week was a cruel reminder inside Russia that history frequently repeats itself—and that toppling Putin wouldn’t necessarily put an end to his totalitarian politics, either.

Europe's 9/11

By Julia Ioffe (March 3, 2022)

The unitary response from Europe has caught Americans off guard. But the invasion of Ukraine has touched a raw nerve on the continent, where the traumas of World War II are still keenly felt. Is the possibility of an “off-ramp” just a delusion of the always-optimistic American mind?

“The Image of Putin Has Broken”

By Julia Ioffe (February 28, 2022)

The view from the ground in Kyiv, where the national resistance is growing, and rumors of a Russian kill list hang in the air.

Putin’s New Iron Curtain

By Julia Ioffe (February 24, 2022)

Putin’s deranged, cynical invasion evidences his profound intellectual discontinuity: why must Russia start a new war when its leader really just wants to fight the past?

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With gratitude,

Julia Ioffe