American-Russian Economic War Yet to Bend Either Side
Both Russia and the United States accept short-term economic pain for longer-term strategic goals.
Eastern Europe
Military Activity in Eastern Europe Surges Amid Ukraine Crisis
NATO steps up its presence in Eastern Europe in response to “unprecedented” Russian military activity.
Russia Believed to Give Up on Donetsk, Luhansk Self-Rule
Allowing Ukraine to retake its rebel provinces will not get Russia back in favor with the West.
Improving Russian-Turkish Relations a Threat to the West
Turkey can check Russian ambitions in the Black Sea or allow it to dominate the Caucasus.
Russia Cancels South Stream Citing European Opposition
The pipeline’s cancellation is hardly an economic loss for Russia. It was always a political project.
Pro-Europe Parties Lose Support in Moldova, Maintain Majority
Preliminary results show increased support for the opposition Communists and Socialists.
Moldova Next? Voters Asked to Choose Between Europe, Russia
The choice Moldovans face is reminiscent of recent events in Ukraine.
Russia Suspends Coal Supplies to Ukraine
After promising to resupply Ukraine with gas, Russia appears to have found a new energy weapon.
Ukraine Coalition Seeks NATO Membership, Reforms
Five pro-Western parties form a coalition in Ukraine to pursue economic reforms and NATO membership.
Abkhaz Leaders Wary of Russian Integration Proposal
Russia’s vassal in the South Caucasus is unwilling to give up its independence.
West Sees Russian Troops in Ukraine, Fears Mariupol Attack
NATO observes Russian military equipment moving into Ukraine, possibly to support an attack on Mariupol.
Why Russia Can’t Accept the Status Quo in Ukraine
Freezing the War in Donbas would allow Ukraine to get its house in order and deepen its ties with the West.
Renewed Fighting in Donbas as Russia, Ukraine Trade Barbs
Both sides accuse the other of violating a ceasefire, leading to a new round of fighting in southeastern Ukraine.
Donbas’ Secession Looks Increasingly Permanent
Continued Russian support and an election make it more difficult to reverse the Ukrainian region’s secession.
Russia Wants Guarantees Before Resupplying Gas to Ukraine
Russia wants the European Union to guarantee that it will pay Ukraine’s gas bills before resuming supplies.