Ukrainians are clear that Russia sabotaged the Kakhovska dam and caused the enormous damage that resulted. Once again, they suggest, the West needs to recognize it confronts a monstrous regime.

The military bureaucracy is failing wounded soldiers and others no longer considered active service personnel, but not discharged from the ranks either.

A new government power-sharing agreement has strengthened Bulgaria’s chances of implementing long-awaited reforms, but the path may be rocky.