Why Biden Wants You to Know Putin’s Plans; Photos of War in Ukraine; the Ghislaine Saga Continues

Plus: SAG Awards 2022 Predictions View in your browser | Update your preferences A SPECIAL EDITION OF COCKTAIL HOUR February 24, 2022 BIDEN VS. PUTIN Why Biden Wanted Americans to Know What Putin Was Planning By Chris Smith The president's diplomatic efforts may have failed at foiling Russia's attack on Ukraine, but they worked to build global unity and remind Americans, post-Trump, what government is. It's about "what's best for the American people, as opposed to our leaders' personal interests," one senior administration official says. Read More If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for "Cocktail Hour" here. FLOODING THE ZONE CNN Goes All In on Ukraine By Joe Pompeo The chatter continues to circulate—what really went down with CNN's leadership? And will someone like Josh Tyrangiel pick up the mantle? But for now the network's reporters are back doing what they do best. Read More CRIME RING A Vast Burglary Ring From Chile Is Targeting Rich Americans By Marc Wortman Authorities are closing in on a sprawling network of South American bandits who arrive as "tourists," then plunder the homes of the wealthy—eluding police on three continents. Read More PHOTO ESSAY Lenses on the War in Ukraine Local photographers are documenting the fear and destruction as Russia launches a unilateral attack for which it had spent months preparing. By Vanity Fair Read More EXCLUSIVE Excerpt: Harvey Fierstein's I Was Better Last Night By Harvey Fierstein In a joyous and thoughtful new memoir, the Broadway and Hollywood legend reminisces about Madonna, Robin Williams, Stephen Sondheim, Woody Allen, and more. Read More AWARDS INSIDER Predicting This Weekend's Winners By Vanity Fair At the SAG Awards on Sunday, Nicole Kidman faces off against Lady Gaga, Succession takes on Squid Game, and much more. Read More EPSTEIN'S WEB Will Ghislaine Maxwell's Guilty Verdict Hold? By Dan Adler A federal judge ruled that a juror from Maxwell's case will be questioned under oath next month about whether he lied about his experience of childhood sexual abuse. Read More This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. 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 Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.