Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Economic Union: The view from Bishkek
As Kyrgyzstan joins the EEU, not all in the country are optimistic
Wider Europe
Ukraine’s Reform Crossroads
An ECFR study trip finds that the most important decisions for Ukraine remain to be taken
Ramzan Kadyrov: a challenge to the Kremlin
Kadyrov’s privileged status has increasingly become a serious problem for the Kremlin
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 EU and the Arctic Council
The EU’s bid for observer status at the Arctic Council may not yet be nearing a successful conclusion – especially if Russia has its way
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?
(Limited) freedom of movement
The EU must not confuse the subjects of counter-terrorism and migration