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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to resist as the war has evolved from Moscow’s failed attempt at a rapid victory into a prolonged conflict with no political settlement in sight.
October 10, 2026
German Chancellor Merz Links Government Stability to European Security
During his Kyiv visit, Friedrich Merz framed support for Ukraine as essential to German and European security, linking his government’s stability to Europe’s ability to respond to Russia.
October 6, 2026
Russians between Resignation and Hope towards Europe
An ECFR study suggests resignation rather than enthusiasm shapes participants’ attitudes towards Russia’s war against Ukraine, while hostility towards Europe coexists with hopes for renewed ties.
October 6, 2026
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What Kherson Is Teaching Europe
Kherson lies only a few kilometres from Russian positions on the other side of the Dnipro River. That…
October 2, 2026
Europe Reopens Russian Assets Debate
Ukraine’s worsening funding gap is reviving Europe’s unresolved debate over whether frozen Russian central bank assets should be used to finance Kyiv - despite major legal and financial risks.
September 29, 2026
EU Faces “Russia Sanctions”Fatigue
EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is urging member states to maintain economic pressure on Russia as disputes between capitals increasingly complicate the bloc’s sanctions policy.
September 29, 2026
Food Crisis Deepens in Occupied Oleshky
Civilians in Russian-occupied Oleshky face an escalating humanitarian crisis as food shortages, mines and drone attacks leave residents increasingly isolated and make evacuation extremely difficult.
September 23, 2026
Russia’s War Economy for Victory
Russia is reshaping its economy around the war against Ukraine, but a growing debate asks how far militarisation can go without weakening the economic base needed to sustain the war.
September 7, 2026
What Ukraine Is Fighting to Preserve
Millions of books have been destroyed, and hundreds of cultural sites have been damaged. But Ukraine’s struggle to…
September 2, 2026
How German Technology Reached Russia
Investigations into a German-Chinese machine-tool manufacturer raise questions over how effectively sanctions prevent sensitive industrial technology from reaching Russia’s defence sector.
August 31, 2026
35 Years of Independence Day: Ukraine Allies Meet in Kyiv
Ukraine’s allies are meeting in Kyiv today to strengthen military support, air defence and longer-term security arrangements as Russian attacks continue ahead of winter.
August 25, 2026
Fedorov Calls for Wartime Elections
Ukraine faces a significant internal political challenge as former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite the continuing Russian invasion.
August 24, 2026