Ukraine’s elections: Another Maidan, another Bosnia?
Twenty-five after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the West’s perspective on Eastern Europe is still often overshadowed by its view of Russia.
Wider Europe
3 Nov
Russia and Ukraine: the view from Helsinki
What should be the next steps for Ukraine, Russia and international actors to take to find a political settlement for the conflict?
Chi-Kong Chyong on the energy market in Ukraine and beyond
Chi-Kong Chyong, the author of a recent ECFR policy brief, offers his analysis of Ukraine's gas market, relations between Moscow and Kiev, and…
Ukraine’s elections: Escaping politics as usual?
The Ukrainian parliamentary elections on 26 October seem to have resulted in at least a partial reboot of the political system
Putin clamps down on freedom of travel
As the Kremlin becomes more hostile to the West, civil servants are being denied the right to travel – and ordinary citizens could be next
Explaining the Ukraine vote
Although turnout was low in Ukraine's parliamentary elections, the results show Ukrainians want an end to “politics as usual”
Eight inconvenient truths on Bosnia and EU policy in the Western Balkans
The EU’s policy in Bosnia is failing, and as the country heads for implosion, Europe must change course
Who are the contenders in the Ukraine elections?
Ukraine's parliamentary elections are set for 26 October and the president's party is unlikely to win the seats to govern alone
The origins of Russia’s new conflict with the West
The conflict between Russia and the West is evidence of a post-Cold War clash of worldviews that has never been resolved
Why Europe should support reform of the Ukrainian gas market – or risk a cut-off
To avoid gas cut-offs Europe should help Ukraine reform