Italians Turn Their Backs on Putin (And His Sympathizers)
The war in Ukraine has discredited Italian anti-Americanism.
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Recommended Reading on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Russia may be in for a long war, but few experts believe Vladimir Putin will fall.
Dutch Ignored Warnings About Relying on Russian Gas
The Dutch government was warned many times Russia could not be trusted and bought its gas anyway.
Germany Admits Failure of Ostpolitik 2.0
It was about time.
Which Countries Still Support Russia, and Why
China, India, Israel and South Americans are reluctant to take sides.
Why Europe Didn’t Reduce Its Dependence on Russian Gas
Western Europe refused to see the risks. Eastern Europe refused to invest in renewables.
Recommended Reading on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Experts to follow and articles from the Atlantic Sentinel archive to read.
Putin Invades Ukraine. How Far Will He Go?
The scale of the invasion suggests his goal may be to overthrow Ukraine’s pro-Western government.
Finlandization Is Not an Option for Ukraine
Neutrality is neither acceptable to Ukrainians nor enough for Vladimir Putin.
Don’t Fall for Putin’s Propaganda About Ukraine
Ukrainians must decide their own future.
Don’t Blame Russia for High Gas Prices
Russia may be a convenient scapegoat, but it doesn’t control the price of natural gas alone.
EU Must Send Strong Message to Belarus — And Russia
There are still rules to be followed in international relations.
Allegations of Russian Meddling Resurface in Catalonia
They’re hardly more credible now than they were at the time of the 2017 referendum.
Pressure Mounts on Merkel to Cancel Nord Stream 2
Opposition leaders and Germany’s largest tabloid want to pull the plug on the “Putin pipeline”.
What Biden Would Mean for Russia
Unlike the current president, Biden considers Putin a threat and NATO an asset.
