Ukraine’s broadening horizons
Zelensky's visit to Turkey signals the growing importance of Turkish-Ukrainian relations
Ukraine
Inside Sevastopol: The maverick city fights back
The most pro-Russian part of Crimea is also the greatest source of headaches for Moscow. Will the Kremlin succeed in extending its writ there?
Zelenskiy in Donbas
Volodymyr Zelenskiy needs to invest resources and display openess towards the Donbas region's residents.
Crimea: Russia’s newest Potemkin Village
Grand projects funded by Russia can do little to cover up the lopsided and inadequate economy and infrastructure that Crimeans are now living with
Freeze, confiscate, restore? Swiss ideas for future EU sanctions
Sanctions for ‘misappropriation’ have proved their worth in forging ties with new leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Ukraine. But it is time to strengthen them
Occupational hazards: The Russian military in Crimea
While its current disposition in Crimea is mainly defensive in nature, Russia's military build-up on the peninsula could soon turn the Black Sea region into a security black hole.
The Zelensky enigma: A different kind of populist
The second round of Ukraine's election for president takes place on 21 April; the comedian and political novice Volodymyr Zelensky is in the lead
Europe’s duty to help protect Crimean Tatars
Crimean Tatars face increasing repression by Russian authorities, but divisions on cooperation with Moscow or Kiev, as well as internal leadership disputes, have hindered a unified response. Europe must advocate for Crimean Tatars' rights despite these challenges.
After Crimea: Does NATO have the means to defend Europe?
Military spending may now figure in public conversation about NATO. But the alliance, at 70 years old, still lacks military capabilities strong enough to protect Europe from Russia
Ukraine’s experiment with trust
Trust is a scarce resource in Ukrainian politics. Could a TV president be the one to deliver it in the upcoming elections?