Section: The Centre for Eastern Studies (Poland)
Sometimes it is better not to talk. Pitfalls of potential dialogue between Europe and Russia
In recent weeks, discussions have intensified regarding the possible resumption of dialogue – including at the highest political level – between the European Union, its Member States, and the Russian Federation. This debate has unfolded in the context of ongoing peace negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. The need to...
Sanctions against Lukashenka. A shift in Ukraine’s policy towards Belarus
On 18 February, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Alyaksandr Lukashenka owing to Belarus’s growing involvement in supporting Russia’s war effort and circumventing the sanctions regime. …read more Source:: Centre for Eastern Studies...
Tactical success for Kyiv: A US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal
On 11 March, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and the United States reached an agreement on a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. During the negotiations, which lasted over eight hours, Ukraine was represented by the Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak; Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha; and Defence Minister, Rustem Umerov, while...
Collapse of Ukrainian defences in Kursk region. Day 1112 of the war
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The European Council summit: approval of boosting military capabilities, stalemate on Ukraine
At a special European Council meeting held on 6 March, the leaders of EU member states expressed their support for most elements of the five-point ReArm Europe plan, which had been presented by the President of the European Commission two days earlier. The plan aims to increase public and private investment in European defence. …read more...
The failure of Zelensky’s US visit and Europe’s plan to end the war
On 28 February, Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House, but the US side shortened the meeting following a heated exchange between the Ukrainian leader, US President Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance. It remains unclear how this unfortunate meeting will affect Washington’s policy towards Kyiv. …read more Source:: Centre...
Americans suspend military aid to Ukraine. Day 1105 of the war
On 3 March, US media, citing White House or Pentagon officials, reported that the US was suspending military aid to Kyiv. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the Donald Trump administration freezing of deliveries to Ukraine of arms and military equipment (AME) from the resources of both the US Armed Forces and the US defence...
Russia is tempting Trump: friendly offers and tough negotiations
Faced with the shifting rhetoric and actions of the Donald Trump administration, Moscow is focusing on the elements it perceives as advantageous to its interests. In response, the Kremlin is pursuing a dual-track tactic. On the one hand, it is sending positive signals and proposing (economic) cooperation with the US, while on the other, it is...
Announcements of new Western military support for Ukraine. Day 1098 of the war
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Polite but firm: Zelensky’s efforts to de-escalate relations with Trump
On 23 February, Volodymyr Zelensky held a two-hour press conference in Kyiv. A significant part of the event focussed on Ukraine’s relations with the United States and the prospects for ending the war. The president stated that: …read more Source:: Centre for Eastern Studies...
