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
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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
Ukraine has forces at the ready that are larger than the land forces of the Bundeswehr
Military expert Gustav Gressel talks about the Ukrainian counter-offensive and the latest developments in Belgorod and Bachmut
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
The west must not lose sight of the potential for positive change in Russia, even as it supports Ukraine in its struggle for survival
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
The EU would then have a new instrument in the drawer. The question is whether it will dare to use it
