Wider Europe

Putin’s New World Order

Putin also wants a world order based on different principles, and this is what makes Putin’s previous actions logical and understandable

The lessons of Crimea

A co-operative approach by Germany towards sanctions will be crucial for a clear EU message in the next few days

Three scenarios for Ukraine

Following events in Crimea, three worrying scenarios are conveivable, including a future with more military interventions. To minismise the chance of this happening, Russia's actions have to be met more than just diplomatic signals.

Ukraine: the silver lining for China

China could reap a strategic benefit from almost every possible outcome of the Ukraine crisis, and has begun to prepare for all these scenarios