Amy Mackinnon

Amy Mackinnon was a staff writer at Foreign Policy from 2018-2025.

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A Russian soldier patrols at a theater in Ukraine.
A Russian soldier patrols at a theater in Ukraine.

What the Fall of Mariupol Would Mean for the War

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Amy Mackinnon
French ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins is seen in his office.
French ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins is seen in his office.

Diplomatic Life Returns to Kyiv—Slowly

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon
Ukrainian tanks prepare for an attack against Russian forces
Ukrainian tanks prepare for an attack against Russian forces

The West Finally Starts Rolling Out the Big Guns for Ukraine

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon
A man sits near a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a demonstration in Bamako, Mali, on Feb. 19 celebrating France’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from the country.
A man sits near a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a demonstration in Bamako, Mali, on Feb. 19 celebrating France’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from the country.

Russia Flounders in Ukraine but Doubles Down in Mali

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Colum Lynch, Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C), Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) and Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov (R) attend the Navy Day parade in St.Petersburg on July 25, 2021.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C), Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) and Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov (R) attend the Navy Day parade in St.Petersburg on July 25, 2021.

Russia’s Make-or-Break Gambit in the Donbas

Report
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
Russian President Vladimir Putin stands with Gen. Aleksandr Dvornikov.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stands with Gen. Aleksandr Dvornikov.

Russia’s New Top Commander in Ukraine Is ‘Willing to Sell His Soul’

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Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon
People in Moscow check their phones for information in the days after Russias's invasion of Ukraine.
People in Moscow check their phones for information in the days after Russias's invasion of Ukraine.

West Seeks to Pierce Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain

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Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde bump fists.
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde bump fists.

Finland May Finally Want In on NATO

Report
Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the press in Bucha.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the press in Bucha.

Reports of Russian Atrocities in Ukraine Are Just the Beginning

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Amy Mackinnon, Mary Yang
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Moscow.

Russia Claims It Is Open to Peace Negotiations. Few Are Convinced.

Report
Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
A child walks in front of a damaged school in Zhytomyr, Ukraine
A child walks in front of a damaged school in Zhytomyr, Ukraine

Where Does Putin’s War Go From Here?

Deep Dive
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
A damaged TV tower is seen in Kyiv, Ukraine.
A damaged TV tower is seen in Kyiv, Ukraine.

‘The Ukrainians Are Listening’: Russia’s Military Radios Are Getting Owned

Report
Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon
German protesters hold signs in support of Ukraine.
German protesters hold signs in support of Ukraine.

How Putin Bungled His Invasion of Ukraine

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Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon
Ukrainian soldiers stand guard on a road north of Kyiv.
Ukrainian soldiers stand guard on a road north of Kyiv.

Ukrainian Staff at U.S. Embassy, Left Behind, Say U.S. Is Backtracking on Promises of Support

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon
Ukrainian servicemen receive a U.S. shipment of anti-tank Javelin missiles.
Ukrainian servicemen receive a U.S. shipment of anti-tank Javelin missiles.

U.S. Commission Urges Biden to Designate Ukraine, Georgia as Major Non-NATO Allies

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