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The Russian Challenge. A Polish-German expert paper for a new Russia policy

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is in a critical phase: The Russian military is making territorial gains while Western support for Ukraine is stagnant. Add to this the massive uncertainty about the future US policy. In this…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski

Russians and North Koreans pushing Ukrainians out of Kursk Oblast Day 1028 of the war

Analyses | | Kamil Całus

Moldova an impending energy crisis and its political implications

Moldova will declare a state of energy emergency on 16 December due to an impending crisis caused by Ukraine’s decision not to extend the transit contract for Russian gas after 2025. Meanwhile, the separatist region of Transnistria heavily…
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…