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OSW Commentary | | Iwona Wiśniewska, Jadwiga Rogoża

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia – circuses instead of bread

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has become the most expensive World Cup in history, with its cost standing at more than US$ 13 billion.
OSW Commentary | | Jadwiga Rogoża

A stinking business Environmental issues protests and big money in the waste business in Russia

In recent months, Moscow oblast has seen a series of social protests against environmental problems caused by municipal waste landfills.
OSW Commentary | | Krzysztof Nieczypor

A closely watched basin The Russian–Ukrainian tensions in the Sea of Azov

The construction and opening in May 2018 of the Crimean Bridge has contributed to a worsening of Russian–Ukrainian relations in the Sea of Azov.
OSW Commentary | | Szymon Kardaś

Expansion at the states expense Novatek as a driving engine of the Russian LNG sector

A deal for France’s Total to acquire a 10% stake in the Arctic LNG 2 project for US$2.55 billion was struck during the International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg.
OSW Commentary | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota, Rafał Bajczuk, Szymon Kardaś

Nord Stream 2 divides the West

In recent weeks the US has stepped up its campaign against the Nord Stream 2 project. 
OSW Commentary | | Marek Menkiszak

A test of strength The escalation of the crisis in Russian-American relations

On 6 April, the Trump administration introduced additional, more severe sanctions against Russia, covering 24 people and 14 companies. 
OSW Commentary | | Szymon Kardaś, Tadeusz Iwański

From vassalisation to emancipation Ukrainian-Russian gas co-operation has been revised

The awards by the Arbitral Tribunal have radically changed the model of Ukrainian-Russian gas relations.
OSW Commentary | | Iwona Wiśniewska

Washingtons game of sanctions poker Russia awaits Americas decisions

On 29 January, the US administration sent Congress a batch of documents which provide the basis for a possible further expansion of sanctions against Russia.