Section: The Centre for Eastern Studies (Poland)
Alice Weidel visits Budapest: Orbán’s support for the AfD
Between 11 and 12 February, Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate endorsed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, visited Budapest. During a nearly hour-long joint press conference, Viktor Orbán stated that he regarded all of the AfD’s policy proposals – including its stance on migration and energy policy – as “good for...
Sanctions against Poroshenko: the start of Ukraine’s election campaign?
On 13 February, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree approving the National Security and Defence Council’s (NSDC) decision to impose sanctions on former president and leader of the largest opposition group in parliament, Petro Poroshenko, along with four oligarchs: Ihor Kolomoisky (currently in pre-trial detention), Hennadiy...
Ukraine: controversial decision to purchase Russian-made nuclear reactors
On 11 February, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law granting the nuclear power plant operator Enerhoatom the right to purchase two reactors manufactured by Atomstroyexport, a subsidiary of Rosatom, from the Bulgarian company BEH EAD. These reactors are intended for use in the third and fourth units of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP)....
Ukraine halts formation of new brigades. Day 1077 of the war
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Ukraine: the Defence Procurement Agency scandal
On 24 January, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov refused to extend the employment contract of Marina Bezrukova, head of the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA), contrary to the decision of the DPA’s Supervisory Board. The immediate reason cited for this decision was the agency’s alleged failure to uphold confidentiality standards while...
Commander of the Land Forces of Ukraine returns to the front. Day 1070 of the war
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The US suspends foreign aid: consequences for Ukraine
On 24 January, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suspended foreign aid – including military, humanitarian, and economic assistance – administered by the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This move is intended to allow a review of aid programmes to ensure their alignment with the new...
Greater risks, greater hopes: Ukraine’s stance on Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky described Donald Trump’s inauguration as a day of change and hope for addressing global challenges and achieving a lasting and just peace. He also assured the new US leader of Ukraine’s readiness to cooperate in pursuing this goal. …read more Source:: Centre for Eastern Studies...
Russia against Trump – Moscow’s tough game
Moscow has reacted to the inauguration and the initial decisions of President Donald Trump with restraint. On the one hand, Russia has sent positive signals, including congratulations and declarations of readiness for dialogue. On the other, it has drawn attention to the uncertainties and risks associated with the new administration’s...
US military support for Ukraine: what to expect after Biden?
On 9 January, the United States approved its 74th package of military aid for Ukraine, valued at $500 million, under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). This marked the final transfer authorised by Joe Biden’s administration, which utilised a total of $19.35 billion from the support package approved by the US Congress on 23 April...
