The Case for Ukraine

“Widespread Human Suffering” • Trump’s New Liability • A DeSantis Book Deal [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair Hive logo image]( The Case for Ukraine Good morning from the Hive newsroom! While engaging in nonstop diplomatic efforts over the past several weeks abroad, President Joe Biden has been largely quiet in selling the endeavor to the American people, Abigail Tracy [writes](. It's “up to Joe Biden to get on his bully pulpit, which he hasn’t done yet,” said Daniel Hoffman, a former Moscow station chief for the CIA. “If Ukraine matters, tell us why.” Elsewhere, Bess Levin [tells us]( exactly how a new ruling ruined Donald Trump’s three-day weekend. Charlotte Klein [reports]( on a letter explaining what the aftermath of a full-scale Russian assault on Ukraine could entail: “widespread human suffering.” Jordan Hoffman [writes]( about the former modeling agency boss and Jeffrey Epstein associate found dead in prison. Finally Caleb Ecarma [levels with us]( about the potential strategy behind Ron DeSantis’s reported book deal with HarperCollins. Thanks for reading! [Image may contain: Olaf Scholz, Joe Biden, Human, Person, Crowd, Audience, Speech, Press Conference, Tie, and Accessories]( [“If Ukraine Matters, Tell Us Why”: Joe Biden Is Talking to Everyone Except the American People]( By [Abigail Tracy]( [The president is carrying out a breathtaking diplomatic effort and deploying troops to Eastern Europe as he tries to avert war, with some beginning to wonder when he’ll explain his moves to a war-weary public more concerned with domestic problems than ever.]( [Read more button]( [Federal Judge Ruins Trump’s Three-Day Weekend, Rules He Can Be Held Liable for January 6 Violence]( By [Bess Levin]( [According to the judge, there is clear evidence to suggest that Trump shared an “unlawful goal” with the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to disrupt the election certification, and sent the rioters in knowing they would commit acts of violence.]( [Read more button]( [Russia’s Post-Invasion Plans in Ukraine Involve “Widespread Human Suffering,” U.S. Warns]( By [Charlotte Klein]( [The White House reiterated its expectation that Putin will invade Ukraine, even as Biden agreed “in principle” to meet with the Russian leader, should he go the diplomatic path.]( [Read more button]( [Jeffrey Epstein Associate Jean-Luc Brunel Found Dead in Prison]( By [Jordan Hoffman]( [The former modeling agency boss was under investigation for sexual assault.]( [Read more button]( [Ron DeSantis Reportedly Got a Book Deal, in Case There Were Doubts About His 2024 Intentions]( By [Caleb Ecarma]( [The Florida governor agreed to a deal with News Corp–owned HarperCollins, according to Politico. Will he write about his brewing war with Donald Trump?]( [Read more button]( Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now]( [Condé Nast Spotlight | The breaking news and top stories everyone is talking about. All in one place. The most popular stories from Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest and more. STAY INFORMED]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](newsletter=vf) Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2022 Condé Nast