Despite the war in Ukraine, a majority of Europeans still see China predominantly as “a necessary partner,” according to the poll of more than 6,000 people in 11 E.U. member states
The poll conducted by Jana Puglierin and Pawel Zerka analyses what European citizens currently think about Europe’s place in the world and its relationship to other powers
Ukraine is probably now working its way through the first line of Russia’s defence in the sector, suggests Gustav Gressel of ECFR, a think-tank
It’s perfectly fine for Scholz to make the attempt. While I don’t think this phone call will be fruitful, I don’t believe it can cause any harm either.
Russia and Ukraine have been massively using artillery shells
I tend to disagree with the prevailing opinion suggesting that a multipolar Middle East could be positive, and that peaceful coexistence with Russia and China in the region is feasible
Cinzia Bianco discusses China and Russia’s penetration into the voids left by the US in the Middle East.
Putin has no strategic plan ‘B’ for the gas war with the West and allies. Russia’s successive initiatives are reactive moves. This is no longer strategic thinking.
Conversation by Szymon Kardasio of money.pl on how the loss of the European gas market is a problem for Russia
Alicia Bachulska talks about Wang Yi’s meeting with President Putin and China’s involvement in the war
Putin’s energy blackmail accomplished nothing, we can feel that we are partially victorious in this fight
Szymon Kardaś explains gas price fluctuations and rearranges forecasts for the coming months
If you look at the trajectory of China-Russia relations within the last decade, bilateral ties between the two countries have really developed tremendously
Zelensky’s view is consistent: Ukraine, as a country under attack, is seeking help from those who may also perceive Russia as a threat. Conversely, the Vatican is seeking an agreement at any cost.
Arturo Varvelli comments on President Zelensky’s mission to Europe, and on the diversity between his approach and the one adopted by the Vatican.
