Why the EU should appoint a special representative for Crimea
By appointing a special representative for Crimea, the EU would show its commitment to standing by its partners and rejecting Russia’s violations of international law
Russia’s nuclear deterrence principles: what they imply, and what they do not
Russia’s nuclear policy has long been shrouded in secrecy. But a newly published presidential decree on nuclear deterrence clarifies some issues while still leaving ample room for speculation
Putin’s Minsk maskirovka: Will the West ‘capitulate’?
Zelensky and EU leaders want the Normandy summit to show they are giving diplomacy a chance. But the risk all lies on their side, not Putin’s
Romania ahead of the EU presidency
Bucharest should use the six-month rotating presidency of the European Council to work on the country’s European image
UN peacekeeping in Donbas? The stakes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
A transitional UN peacekeeping mission in, and international civilian administration of, Donbas would have two major benefits
Partners for Life: Europe’s Unanswered ‘Eastern Question’
Dramatic change may not be on the cards, but the EU can and should shift to a ‘status quo plus’ approach that builds on existing activity
Make laws not war: Ukrainian president and parliament push for peace resolution in Donbas
New laws to strengthen Ukraine's control over Donbas and pave the way for conflict resolution
Kaliningrad: From boomtown to battle-station
The deployment of Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad has raised fears in Europe that the territory is becoming Russia's key battle-station
Donbas: Beyond war
Beyond the headlines, what is the human cost of the war in the Donbas?
Western solidarity with Ukraine: Do it yourself
Kyiv is making a dangerous mistake in confusing western solidarity with unconditional support for the Ukrainian government and its policies