In this interview, Nicole Grajewski explains what is at stake for Russia in the Israel-Gaza war
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(The Russian delegation in Beijing) will legitimise Russia in the international arena by creating a positive image of Putin not being completely isolated in the context of war
Agathe Demarais analyses how Russia has taken cues from North Korea, Iran and China to protect itself from Western sanctions
(China has yet to signal) what its demand for Russian gas will be in the future
China doesn’t want to see a significantly weakened Russia, and it might step up its efforts if it comes to realise that Moscow might los
The rift between Poland and Ukraine could undermine the West’s efforts in the long war against Russia
In this podcast, Kadri Liik talks about the relevance of the ‘October events’ in Russia and the future of the Western support for Ukraine
It is possible that Europeans today are showing increasing signs of war fatigue, i.e. more people would prefer it to end as soon as possible, even if that means accepting some territorial losses
Pawel Zerka analyses “solidarity fatigue” in Europe ahead of parliamentary election in Slovakia
Western firms that chose to remain in the Russian market are now stuck with billions in profits they cannot repatriate
Agathe Demarais on the situation that Western businesses are currently facing in Russia
The West finds itself in a position where it cannot conclude agreements with the Kremlin on Iran, but with Tehran there is an opportunity for openness
Ellie Geranmayeh and Nicole Grajewski examine the growing convergence between Russia and Iran, shedding light on the extent of their burgeoning partnership and elucidating the fresh challenges that the Western world confronts as this alliance intensifies