EU Proposes to Cap Electricity, Russian Gas Prices
The plan may go too far for some member states.
Russia and the West
Russia and the West have had a love-hate relationship for centuries. These are the stories of what some are already calling the Second Cold War.
Italians Turn Their Backs on Putin (And His Sympathizers)
The war in Ukraine has discredited Italian anti-Americanism.
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.
Why Europe Didn’t Reduce Its Dependence on Russian Gas
Western Europe refused to see the risks. Eastern Europe refused to invest in renewables.
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.
Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained
The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.
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.
Pulling American Troops Out of Germany Is Another Gift to Putin
Trump punishes Germany and gives Russia another win.
Macron’s Idealistic Russia Pragmatism
The French president argues for a pragmatic reset. It would actually be a leap of faith.
