Simon Shuster

Shuster is a senior correspondent at TIME. He covers international affairs, with a focus on Russia and Ukraine. For his first book, The Showman, he reported inside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s compound in Kyiv as the Russian invasion unfolded.

Recent Articles

Read Interview of Zelensky on Trump, Putin, and War

Three weeks after his ill-fated meeting with U.S. Pres. Donald Trump, Zelensky spoke about the argument, Putin and the endgame in Ukraine.

By Simon Shuster/Kyiv

Zelensky on Trump and Ukraine's Endgame

As the war morphs into a deadly routine, it's harder to hold the attention of allies—and to keep people like Trump on his side.

By Simon Shuster/Kyiv

'Hundreds of Dead': Inside the Fallout from Trump's Ukraine Intel Pause

The U.S. intelligence pause has undercut supply lines to Kursk, cut satellite imagery and tanked morale.

By Simon Shuster/Kyiv

Zelensky's Oval Office Clash with Trump Draws Pride and Fear in Ukraine

As the war continues, Ukrainians reacted with resolve and apprehension to Friday's clash.

By Simon Shuster/Kyiv

Far-Right AfD Rises in Germany, Boosted by Trump Backing

A pivotal endorsement from Elon Musk came in the form of a tweet: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”

By Simon Shuster

Exclusive: Denmark's PM Opens Up About Fiery Trump Call Over Greenland

In an interview, Mette Frederiksen discusses the incident and new transatlantic tensions over NATO and Ukraine.

By Simon Shuster / Munich

How Porcelain War Cut Through the Noise

In the Oscar-nominated Ukrainian documentary, three artists perform a subtle act of resistance against war: continuing to create.

By Simon Shuster

Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington 

Musk and his DOGE team set their sights on auditing and cutting multiple government agencies

By Simon Shuster and Brian Bennett

Why Biden's Ukraine Win Was Zelensky's Loss

Taking back all the territory seized by Russia was never part of Washington's plan

By Simon Shuster

How Elon Musk Became a Kingmaker

The world‘s richest man has a lot to gain from Trump’s return to the Oval Office

By Simon Shuster

Putin Plays Tough in Opening Move with Trump

'The message is, if you want a deal, you’re going to crawl on your knees for it'

By Simon Shuster

Russia Ramps Up 2024 Election Disinfo Ops

Feds defending against foreign threats to U.S. elections now face a bigger challenge from within

By Simon Shuster

Europe Ignores Russian Nuke Blackmail

The saber rattling from Russia has come hard and fast in recent days, but European leaders barely seemed to flinch.

By Simon Shuster

Zelensky's Push To Win Over Trump

Ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the U.S., Ukraine tried hard to shape Donald Trump's views on the Russian invasion

By Simon Shuster

Private Messages of Alleged Trump Gunman in Ukraine

Text exchanges shed light on Ryan Routh's failed efforts to recruit fighters for the war in Ukraine

By Simon Shuster

How Ukraine Beat Russia In the Black Sea

The victories achieved with cheap, exploding drones could give President Zelensky an edge in future peace talks.

By Simon Shuster

Tension Marked Harris's Ties With Zelensky

The Vice President delivered a painful message to the Ukrainian leader days before the Russian invasion.

By Simon Shuster

Ukraine's Plan to Survive Trump

Frustration with Biden has fueled hopes in Kyiv that Trump could be tougher on Russia

By Simon Shuster

Ukraine Is Worried About J.D. Vance

Trump's running mate stands out among Republicans for his staunch opposition to U.S. support for Ukraine

By Simon Shuster

"Sweden is a potential target": PM Ulf Kristersson

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson speaks to TIME about the Russian threat and NATO's future

By Simon Shuster
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