Kyiv and the regions
Ukraine has been an over-centralised state since its independence from the Soviet Union, but now the notion of “decentralisation” has taken hold in even tiny villages
Ukraine has been an over-centralised state since its independence from the Soviet Union, but now the notion of “decentralisation” has taken hold in even tiny villages
Peace in Europe can be based only on equal rights to social, political, and economic development for all
Germany will probably try to hit all the brakes it can find at Riga
A resumption of Russian military provocations is likely, to keep Ukraine destabilised and maintain pressure on its government
Conservatives say Germany should pursue Bismarck’s policy of placating Russia, but a Bismarck of today would have a wholly different strategy
The European Council's recent declaration on the European energy market reflects to a large extent a compromise between the German position and the plans of Eastern European states
Austria is still sceptical about sanctions, but it will not challenge the bigger EU states without support
Germany needs to square the circle between domestic demands for restraint and isolationism and the increasing responsibilities of European leadership
There are more than a few reasons why the Minsk II might fail – and yet it’s still an outcome worth celebrating
Ukraine is at war with Russia and only the West can turn the tide – but will it?