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Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski

Russia moves to cut off Ukrainian logistics in the Donbas Day 1021 of the war

Analyses | | Witold Rodkiewicz, Katarzyna Chawryło

The fall of Assads regime in Syria implications for Russia

The overthrow of Bashar Assad has significantly diminished Russia’s influence in the Middle East and dealt a blow to its image. Alongside Iran, Russia was the principal sponsor of the Alawite regime in Syria, which depended heavily on…
Analyses | | Kamil Kłysiński, Piotr Żochowski

Security above all A revised Belarus–Russia alliance

On 6 December, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State of Russia and Belarus (Union State), the leaders of the two nations signed a package of ten agreements in Minsk. These included a pact…
Analyses | | Marcin Popławski

An ambiguous alliance Putin visits Kazakhstan

On 27–28 November, Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to Kazakhstan. He was accompanied by several officials, including deputy prime ministers, ministers of foreign affairs and energy, as well as the CEOs of Gazprom and Rosatom. In a joint…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski

Equipment problems in the Ukrainian army Day 1014 of the war

OSW Commentary | | Michał Bogusz

Acceptance regardless of the costs Chinas stance on the Russia–North Korea alliance

The increasingly intensive cooperation between Russia and North Korea since September 2023 poses a significant threat to the US-led security system in East Asia. By fostering this partnership, Moscow is creating a new axis of international…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota

Austria the end of direct gas supplies from Gazprom 

On 16 November, Russia’s Gazprom Export ceased supplying gas to Austria’s OMV under a long-term contract. Its terms envisioned the delivery of around 5 TWh of gas (0.5 bcm) monthly till 2040. The cessation of supplies follows the OMV’s win…
Analyses | | Iwona Wiśniewska, Filip Rudnik

The US imposes sanctions on Gazprombank

On 21 November, the United States further tightened financial restrictions on Russia. This time, Gazprombank, along with its Swiss-based subsidiaries and over 50 smaller Russian banks involved in facilitating Russian foreign trade, was…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski

Russia strikes Ukraine with strategic missile Day 1007 of the war

OSW Commentary | | Iwona Wiśniewska

Russias budget for 2025 war above all

On 21 November, the State Duma approved, at the third reading, the draft federal budget for 2025 and the general parameters of the 2026–27 budgets. Expenditure will increase for another consecutive year, primarily due to spending on…