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Why Russia’s military moves in 2025 show it is not ready to stop

Despite periodic ceasefire declarations, the Kremlin’s military strategy in 2025 shows no intention of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. On the contrary, rapid troop mobilization, ramped-up military spending, and increasing missile and drone production indicate that the Kremlin wants to continue its offensive to maximize territorial gains this year. The West must plan its actions accordingly and avoid prematurely assuming that peace is on the horizon.

May 14, 2025 - Maksym Beznosiuk

“Russia has lost sensitivity to death. Death validates it now”

Interview with Andrey Makarychev on Putin’s fetish for May 9th, the death cult of Homo Putinus, and how Russia became a retro-state. Interviewer Vazha Tavberidze.

May 9, 2025 - Andrey Makarychev Vazha Tavberidze

What is driving closer cooperation between Russia and Myanmar?

The junta boss of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit to Moscow has laid bare his embattled regime’s direction of travel. Indeed, it has also signalled a new chapter in Russo-Burmese relations.

April 22, 2025 - Saahil Menon

The death of frozen conflicts: why Ukraine must win

The creation of frozen conflicts has remained a long-standing part of Russian foreign policy. This approach, however, has been finally challenged in Ukraine. Only Kyiv’s victory can end this Kremlin strategy once and for all.

April 11, 2025 - Khusanboy Kotibjonov

Ukraine as ground zero for a new European security challenge

Russia’s alliance with other authoritarian regimes has grown to the extent that it is now attempting to challenge the current world order. This is seen most clearly in the battlefields of Ukraine, where technological cooperation has produced new weapons like the Oreshnik missile.

March 27, 2025 - Maryna Venneri

Paradise Lost?: Britain, Russia and the Chagos Islands

The ongoing confrontation between Britain and Russia now extends far beyond the battlefields of Ukraine. London’s possible signing of a deal over a distant archipelago has not escaped the Kremlin’s attention. Showcasing the use and abuse of international law, this rather obscure case could well have repercussions for the region.

February 24, 2025 - Niall Gray

Why the GCC-hosted peace talks should concern Ukraine

Having profited hand over fist from Russia’s unprovoked aggression, it is in neither Saudi Arabia nor the United Arab Emirates’ interest to help administer a just and lasting negotiated settlement in Ukraine.

February 19, 2025 - Saahil Menon

How Moscow and its allies are undermining the non-proliferation regime

The Russo-Ukrainian War’s global repercussions increasingly subvert the foundations of the international nuclear order.

January 23, 2025 - Andreas Umland

Polish-Russian relations: a Cold War of gestures and new lows

It would be fair to say that relations between Poland and Russia have reached a new low in recent years. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine ended any semblance of normality between the two states, which are now engaged in what could be described as a new Cold War.

December 20, 2024 - Paulina Siegień

How BRICS is collapsing under the weight of its own ambition

Nearly two decades after its establishment, the multilateral organization remains a mere talking shop with no coherent agenda or mission statement.

October 11, 2024 - Saahil Menon

Central Asia gains prominence in European Union strategy

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the importance of Central Asia to the EU has become increasingly clear. Now represents an opportune moment for Brussels to strengthen a relationship that could greatly benefit both regions in the future.

March 29, 2024 - Janusz Bugajski

Six obstacles for a negotiated settlement between Kyiv and Moscow

Recent months have seen an increase in discussions concerning possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Despite this, many deep-rooted issues will likely make any discussions futile in the current circumstances. The West must subsequently help Kyiv gain the greatest leverage possible on the battlefield for any kind of negotiated resolution in the future.

March 14, 2024 - Andreas Umland

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