Mig-29s would make a big difference. Of course, they wouldn’t change the situation immediately, but they could protract Russia’s attrition.
Gustav Gressel explains the impact that Polish Mig-29 fighter jets could have on the war in Ukraine and the difficulties related to their delivery to Ukraine
Reforms in Saudi Arabia are also aimed at bringing the palace closer to the two-thirds of the population under 30 years old (…) Today, consensus is also built through entertainment
Cinzia Bianco analyses the reform plan launched in Saudi Arabia by the Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman, and how this targets young people.
If Finland has stopped Stalin, Kiev can stop Putin
Gustav Gressel analyses the conflict in Ukraine and how Kiev could manage to push back the Russian forces and maintain its independence
I think they’re still trying to figure out how convincing yesterday’s vote was. In my opinion, it was a farcical vote and a step that goes well beyond the integrity of the entire political process.
Tarek Megerisi comments on the vote of confidence to Bashagha’s government granted by Tobruk House of Representatives (Libya) on March 1st, and on UN’s delay in taking stance on the matter
Ukraine and Turkey’s deal did not include the use of drones for offensive acts, but this all falls apart since Russia currently is an invading country
Federico Borsari analyses Ukraine and Turkey’s deal on the purchase of Turkish TB2 drones and the implications of their use in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
There is a high risk that Russia cuts off gas supplies to Europe. The EU needs a stronger and more reliable economic deterrent with an anti-coercion instrument.
The real issue is EU gas dependency. This crisis forces European countries to implement internal solidarity mechanisms and establish a joint energy strategy.
Arturo Varvelli analyses the repercussions of the Ukraine crisis on European countries in the domain of energy, and suggests reconsidering the option of a gas pipeline from the Eastern Mediterranean as a viable solution
I think he is adopting a kind of tactic: two steps forward and one step back. Hence, it will be very difficult for Europeans to clearly establish a red line.
European citizens would consider a Russian invasion of Ukraine not merely as an attack towards a neighboring country but as an attack to the European security order
Mark Leonard and Ivan Krastev comments on the European perception of Russia-Ukraine crisis according to the results of ECFR latest survey are quoted by Domani
A war would be dramatic. The West can only resort to sanctions, and these are nearly more harmful for us than for Russia.
Marta Dassù comments on the US and EU’s decision not to intervene militarily but to use sanctions, should Russia attack Ukraine.
