Section: The Centre for Eastern Studies (Poland)
Ukraine launches massed drone attacks on Russia. Day 1483 of the war
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Russia accelerates internet shutdowns
Since early March 2026, the Russian government has intensified efforts to cut citizens off from independent sources of information. This marks another stage in the ‘sovereignisation’ of the Russian segment of the internet (see ‘The Great Russian Firewall. The Kremlin’s ultimate crackdown on internet freedom’), a process that has...
Drones for missiles: Kyiv’s response to the war in the Middle East
Ukraine’s response to the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory moves against countries in the region, was to express clear support for the United States, citing the hostile actions of the Iranian regime towards Ukraine during Russia’s invasion. It also highlighted the US’s key role in the so-called peace...
A dispute with Ukraine fuels Orbán’s election campaign
Tensions in Hungarian–Ukrainian relations have been escalating for several weeks. The immediate cause of the current escalation was the destruction, at the end of January, of a pumping station of the Druzhba pipeline near Brody as a result of Russian shelling. The pipeline transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. The government in Budapest...
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...
