When Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the order to attack the Ukrainians in February 2022, he also attacked the Soviet Union
Media mentions – ECFR Council
We can see that western European countries hold the desire somewhere deep down that, some day, they should start normalizing relations with Russia
Kristi Raik attests disunity in the European stance on Russia and its invasion of Ukraine
Ivan Krastev and Mark Leonard on Europeans’ beliefs on the war in Ukraine
Only a cease-fire, which must be respected by all parties to the conflict, can guarantee the delivery of humanitarian aid without interruption
Samuel Žbogar reacts to the UN’s assessment of high risk of conflict-induced famine in Gaza
The wars unfolding now, while regional, have global repercussions, feeding into mistrust, misunderstanding and a “west versus the rest” narrative across the world
Nathalie Tocci reports from the Munich Security Conference
[Ukraine’s] Western partners are much more afraid of the prospect of Russian defeat than of the war as it stands, or even of an expansion or escalation
Bruno Maçães reflects on the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Putin’s readiness for war will remain high as long as the West does not signal that it is prepared to send soldiers to the front
Stefan Kornelius comments on the Munich Security Conference
The credible enlargement process is the best answer to any third-party’s interference. It would be economically insane [for European countries] to look elsewhere.
Miroslav Lajčák comments on Moscow’s and Beijing’s interference in the Western Balkans
Perhaps I am too pessimistic. But my impression is that Joe Biden risks a ‘Carter moment’ in the Middle East.
Europe must become more economically competitive by forging trade agreements with third markets—especially given the U.S. reluctance to define its trade policy.
Arancha González Laya, Nathalie Tocci and Guntram Wolff on Trump-proofing Europe