Since the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion in spring 2022, Kyiv has hosted a steady stream of visiting European officials eager to demonstrate their support for Ukraine. As the war enters its fourth year, there are growing signs that…
As Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, prepares to step up support for Ukraine, the Kremlin is already trying to contain him with intimidation tactics. Merz’s response to Moscow’s threats will say much about his ability to lead Europe as the…
Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections on October 26 plunged the country into a democratic crisis, jeopardizing its EU candidacy and Euro-Atlantic trajectory. At the heart of the crisis is evidence of electoral manipulation, Russian interference, and a ruling party seemingly determined…
As Ukrainians headed to church on the morning of April 13 to attend Palm Sunday services, two Russian ballistic missiles struck the center of Sumy, killing at least 35 people and wounding more than 100. The Palm Sunday bombing was…
Turn off the cameras. Cut salaries. Cancel investigations. This is the reality facing Ukraine’s independent media, which serves as a vital firewall against Kremlin disinformation, as the U.S. freezes almost all support. Since January 2025, the United States has quietly…
A number of Western officials and security services have recently warned of the growing challenges posed by Russian hybrid warfare. The threat is not new, of course. The Kremlin has a long history of engaging in hybrid aggression against the…
This month marks the twentieth anniversary of Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. When protests over a rigged presidential election first erupted in central Kyiv on November 22, 2004, few observers could have imagined that they were witnessing the beginning of a geopolitical…
The European Union urgently needs a strategy on Russia. A strategy document that sets out a strong vision and comes with adequate political instruments and financial commitments would signal to the United States that Europe understands the threat posed by…
Donald Trump’s recent election victory is fueling international speculation about a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine. For now, much of the debate remains focused on what concessions Ukraine might make to secure a negotiated peace. But the…
Huge crowds have taken to the streets of Tbilisi and other Georgian cities in recent days to protest the government’s decision on November 28 to freeze EU accession talks. This latest wave of protests follows weeks of unrest over controversial…
American media personality Tucker Carlson returned to Moscow this week to interview Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and sound the nuclear alarm. This is Carlson’s second trip to the Russian capital in 2024, and follows his high-profile interview with Russian…
As Ukraine endures the hardships of war, the country’s small and medium-sized businesses stand out as key to future economic recovery. Quietly but persistently, these enterprises have withstood enormous challenges, demonstrating resilience and ingenuity in the face of unprecedented upheaval.…