How can the EU impose costs on Russia?
The key challenge for the West is to deter any possible Russian action in Eastern Ukraine, and pursue a twin-track policy aimed at de-escalation
Wider Europe
Once again, Bosnia is a wake-up call for Europe
The EU should shift from a reactive diplomacy and crisis management to sustained engagement and nation-building
How to help Ukraine help itself
Europe should try to recruit Moscow as a stakeholder in an economic settlement for Ukraine, and encourage Ukranians to take responsibility
Ukraine’s U-Turn: The real battle for Ukraine has just started
It is time for the EU to stop talking, start listening and act where Ukraine needs the assistance the most: with ensuring its economic stability, laying down new foundations for the rule of law and democracy and strengthening those who advance reforms
Supporting the Ukrainian Revolution
The EU should support the new Ukrainian government
Prominent Europeans call for action on Ukraine
Shocked by the bloody crackdown in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, over 30 European political leaders and opinion-makers called today for swift action by the EU in support of European-minded Ukrainians.
Andrew Wilson reporting from Kiev
ECFR Senior Policy Fellow Andrew Wilson is in Kiev and reports on the situation on Maidan square, how things escalated this week, and what…
Stefan Meister über Russland und die Olympischen Spiele
Stefan Meister spricht über die Bedeutung der Olympischen Spiele für Russland und Europas Interessen im Umgang mit Moskau…
Time for new elections to break the deadlock in Ukraine
The EU should be aware of how much criticism it is getting on the ground. By not imposing sanctions after the US and Canada have already done so, the EU is doing real damage to its reputation in the region. If the Ukrainian protestors lose faith in the EU, then a more inward-looking struggle will get even uglier.
European Foreign Policy Scorecard 2014
A comprehensive assessment of European foreign policy