Simon Shuster

Simon 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 the Ukrainian President’s compound in Kyiv as the Russian invasion unfolded.

Recent Articles

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

A Sobering Message On Ukraine From a NATO Head of State

Czech President Petr Pavel Sees No Clear Victory For Ukraine As NATO Allies Gather in Washington

By Simon Shuster

Inside Andriy Yermak's Quest for Peace in Ukraine

Andriy Yermak has been President Zelensky’s closest wartime consigliere. Now he’s trying to find an ending.

By Simon Shuster/Bürgenstock, Switzerland

Putin’s Enemies are Struggling to Unite

Ukraine's leaders and Russian dissidents are struggling to make common cause.

By Simon Shuster

Read in Russian: Yulia Navalnaya Interview

Yulia Navalnaya reveals the personal struggles and unwavering resolve that fuels her to continue Alexei Navalny's fight for democracy in Russia.

By Simon Shuster / Vilnius

The Revolution of Yulia Navalnaya

In an exclusive interview with TIME, Yulia Navalnaya talks about her family’s life before and after the death of her husband Alexei Navalny.

By Simon Shuster / Vilnius

Read TIME's Yulia Navalnaya Interview

Yulia Navalnaya reveals the personal struggles and unwavering resolve that fuels her to continue Alexei Navalny's fight for democracy in Russia.

By Simon Shuster / Vilnius

Navalny Challenges Putin from Beyond the Grave

In the weeks before his death, Navalny prepared a protest campaign for this month's presidential ballot

By Simon Shuster

How Zelensky Made Peace With a Top General

Zelensky's feud with his top military commander could have ended far less amicably

By Simon Shuster

Inside Ukraine's Plan to Arm Itself

Zelensky has tasked a former international consultant and logistics whiz with pitching the new strategy around the world

By Simon Shuster

Where Zelensky Comes From

Inside the Ukrainian president’s formative years in his hard-bitten hometown and Post-Soviet Moscow

By Simon Shuster
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