Ruby Mellen

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer, Foreign desk

Education: Columbia University, BA in English and History, 2015

Ruby Mellen is an international affairs and visual enterprise reporter for The Washington Post's foreign desk. She works with photography, video, and graphics to write and bring together visually compelling stories happening around the world.
Latest from Ruby Mellen

Four maps explain how Sweden and Finland could alter NATO’s security

The countries also offer key geographic advantages, which would enhance NATO’s defenses.

July 11, 2023

    Jenin under fire: A timeline of Israeli raids

    Since a January raid in Jenin, operations in the city have continued to escalate, culminating in Monday’s massive military operation.

    July 5, 2023

    How the killing of a teen fits into France’s history of police brutality

    The shooting of Nahel M., a 17-year-old boy this week, is the latest example of violence by French police, which has stoked anger and calls for accountability.

    June 30, 2023

    France detains hundreds amid riots over police killing of teen

    Protests raged through a third night and continued Friday. President Emmanuel Macron will cut short a trip to Brussels for an emergency meeting.

    June 30, 2023

    The road to Moscow: A visual timeline of Wagner’s rebellion

    Prigozhin declared he would take down the Kremlin’s defense leadership. Putin vowed to crush the rebellion. Here’s how events unfolded.

    June 24, 2023

    Ukraine’s counteroffensive is underway. Here’s what’s at stake.

    While Russia has gained little territory since the fall, it has had time to fortify.

    June 9, 2023

    Satellite images show the devastation from the Kakhovka dam collapse

    The damage from the dam collapse in Ukraine can be seen from the sky.

    June 8, 2023

    Photos: Rescue and destruction in flooded Ukrainian region

    Rescue efforts continue in southern Ukraine in the wake of the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.

    June 7, 2023

    Maps show how damaged Kakhovka dam hurts both Ukraine and Russia

    The damage to the dam and hydroelectric power plant on Ukraine’s front line poses major strategic challenges for Russia and Ukraine.

    June 6, 2023

    At least 9 dead in Senegal protests after Sonko jail sentence

    Supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko clashed with police in Dakar after Sonko was sentenced to two years in jail for "corrupting youth."

    June 2, 2023