Is Europe losing Ukraine?
As Germany's politicians return to their constituencies, a summer of resentment against Europe is brewing in Ukraine
One year after MH17: the Kremlin’s responsibility
The accidental firing on the airliner by Russian air-defence missiles are the most conceivable explanation to the downing of MH17
What does Ukraine think?
Ukrainian experts on war, politics and national identity
What Orwell would make of the Ukraine crisis
Moscow may end up controlling Ukraine in one way or another, but it has probably lost the hearts and minds of the Ukrainian people of the 21st century.
Russia’s military options in Ukraine
A resumption of Russian military provocations is likely, to keep Ukraine destabilised and maintain pressure on its government
The diplomatic battle for Ukraine
The Minsk agreement was vague on some key points of disagreement between Kyiv and Moscow, and the fight over how to interpret its provisions is escalating
Ukraine’s economic pressures
Russia’s aim is to create a dysfunctional Ukraine, and it will continue using economic means as much as military attacks
The Polish-German split: A storm in a teacup?
The crisis in Ukraine tested relations between Poland and Germany – but how serious are the divisions?
Europe’s alternatives to Russian gas
Europe’s new Energy Union aims at securing European energy supply – but, if not from Russia, where will Europe obtain its gas?
View from Athens: Walking the line between Europe and Russia
Greece does not rule out the possibility of vetoing new sanctions on Russia, but its foreign policy will likely remain aligned with that of the EU and NATO