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Analyses |
| Maciej Falkowski
The Kremlin may create the impression that Russia is the West’s ally in the fight against the threat from the Islamic State.
OSW Commentary |
| Katarzyna Chawryło
Since the beginning of the ‘Russian Spring’, the Kremlin has fostered active attitudes among the nationalists and solicited their support.
Analyses |
| Marek Menkiszak, Ewa Fischer
The Kremlin rejects the possibility of reforms to the current political and economic model, which is the real source of Russia's economic problems.
Analyses |
| Maciej Falkowski
We should not expect a serious escalation of hostilities in the North Caucasus, or the Islamic State associated with it.
Analyses |
| Szymon Kardaś
Most likely, the main reason behind Russia’s decision is Gazprom’s financial problems, which are partly a result of the sanctions.
OSW Commentary |
| Adam Eberhardt
The very recognition of the Eurasian Union as a party to the talks by the EU would set a precedent with significant consequences for European security.
Analyses |
| Maciej Falkowski
The signing of the treaty on alliance and strategic partnership marks the culmination of the tactic Russia has been employing with regard to Abkhazia since May.
Analyses |
| Szymon Kardaś
On 9 November, during President Putin’s visit to Beijing, another package of Russian-Chinese agreements regarding the energy sector was signed.
Point of View |
| Maciej Falkowski
The situation in the North Caucasus has stabilised, in comparison with previous years, mainly as regards the activity of the Islamic military underground.
OSW Commentary |
| Kamil Całus
In recent months Russia has increasingly used instruments for exerting economic pressure on Moldova.