Putin’s friends in Europe
The upsurge of populism in Europe has provided Russia with an ample supply of sympathetic political parties across the continent
Wider Europe
18 Oct
Wyścig o Eurazję: UE wobec chińskich i rosyjskich projektów integracyjnych
Eurazjatycka Unia Gospodarza i Nowy Jedwabny Szlak różnią się pod wieloma względami, ale obie zmuszają Unię Europejska do głębszej refleksji nad regionem Eurazji
18 Oct
The Race for Eurasia: the EU in the face of Chinese and Russian integration projects
The Eurasian Economic Union and the New Silk Road differ in many aspects, but both force the European Union to deeply rethink the region
View from Warsaw: Deterrence above all
What is distinct about Poland’s attitude to Russia is its genuine conviction in the potential for conventional military conflict with Moscow
View from London: Pragmatic continuity
Russian actions in Ukraine and Syria will frustrate any attempts at a shift in UK policy on Russia
View from Athens: Towing the line
The new reality of Greek acquiescence to EU policy hides deep ideological differences
View from Budapest: The status quo might just do
Hungary will certainly oppose additional sanctions, but it is unlikely to veto a prolongation
View from The Hague: An eternal balancing act
Prime Minister Rutte, needing as much EU support as he can, will be firm on the status quo and extremely careful with everything else
View from Stockholm: Not the time for frailty
Given Russia’s multiple moves to up the ante in recent weeks, Stockholm sees no reason for the EU to change direction
View from Sofia: In the shadow of elections
Bulgaria's Russia policy could go in any direction after 6 November