Research on the political, economic and social situation in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Central Asia.

2025年2月18日 · The Russians continue their assault on the flanks of the Pokrovsk agglomeration. After weeks of fighting, they managed to capture the area of the junction on the main road from Pokrovsk to Kostiantynivka. They also significantly expanded the area they control to the north-east of it. After a break of several days, they also resumed operations in the area around Velyka Novosilka, achieving ...

2024年12月18日 · On 17 December, the Swedish parliament adopted the country’s defence resolution for 2025–2030. This is the first document to outline the primary directions for military cooperation and the development of Sweden’s defence capabilities in both military and civilian spheres following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Sweden’s accession to NATO. Stockholm identifies Russia, supported by ...

2025年2月17日 · The Munich Security Conference highlighted an imminent radical shift in US policy towards Europe, particularly regarding European security and support for Ukraine. Representatives of the US administration clearly emphasised a medium- and long-term reduction in US military engagement on the continent and did not rule out a short-term partial withdrawal of US forces as part of negotiations with ...

Analizy sytuacji politycznej, gospodarczej i społecznej w Europie Środkowej i Wschodniej, na Bałkanach, Kaukazie i Azji Centralnej.

2025年3月11日 · On 8–9 March, Ukraine’s defence north and east of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast collapsed. Troops began withdrawing towards the city but, according to various sources, part of the 10,000-strong grouping was cut off in areas occupied by the advancing Russian forces, and an unknown number were taken ...

2025年1月29日 · On 28 January, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. Her diplomatic tour was preceded by consultations with the leaders of the Nordic countries. The Danish government remains in contact with other European leaders and the European Commission.

2025年3月3日 · 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.

2025年1月17日 · Despite persistently weak price trends for Ukraine’s key export commodities, in 2024 its exports increased by 15% in terms of value and over 30% in terms of volume.

2025年2月11日 · Ukrainian forces have carried out a series of counterattacks near Pokrovsk, regaining some positions southwest of the city and slowing the Russian advance. Conflicting reports have emerged from Toretsk. According to some sources, the last two settlements in the Toretsk agglomeration, Krymske and Druzhba, have fallen under Russian control. However, Ukrainian command has denied these claims ...