French, German Leaders Give Putin Way Out in Ukraine
For the European powers, Ukrainian pride is a price worth paying to keep Russian aggression at bay.
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Europe Facilitates Russia-Ukraine Gas Deal
The agreement may be a sign that Russia is keen to normalize its relations with Europe.
East-West Standoff in Ukraine Likely to Endure
Neither Russia nor the West is prepared to escalate or seek a diplomatic way out.
Saakashvili’s Appointment as Ukraine Governor Is a Joke
The former Georgian leader can do little but provoke Russia as governor of Ukraine’s Odessa region.
Russian Troops, Weapons Gather on Ukraine’s Border
The concentration of troops on the Ukrainian border raises fears of another stealth invasion.
Frozen Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas Becoming More Likely
Neither Kiev nor the separatists are in a position to decisively end the war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
European Union: Feckless and Threat to Russia?
The European Union can’t be an ineffectual body and a threat to Russia at the same time.
Despite Lull in Fighting, Ukraine Fears Rebel Attack
Ukraine continues to withdraw from the frontlines but fears another assault on the port city of Mariupol.
Britain to Send Military Trainers to Ukraine: Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron warns against a failure to stand up to Russia in Ukraine.
It’s Too Late to Turn Ukraine Into a Buffer State
The “Finland option” is no longer a viable one for Ukraine because of Russia’s own actions.
French, German Leaders Negotiate Ukraine Ceasefire
Leaders agree to a truce, but Ukraine is still a long way off from ending the war.
Support for Arming Ukraine Rises, Risks Remain
The United States are thinking again about giving weapons to Ukraine, even if it could provoke Russia.
Imperial Restoration: Russia’s Foreign Policy Imperatives
Russia must have preponderance in its “near abroad” in order to satisfy its insecurity complex.
Mariupol Offensive Suggests Russia’s Ambitions Broad
An attack on the port city of Mariupol suggests Russia’s land grab in Ukraine is far from over.
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.