Russia

Ukraine must finally break free from economic dependence on and exploitation by Russia.

As Russia attempts to redraw Ukraine’s borders by force, defence spending is going up around Europe.

The ropes of deterrence are alarmingly short, and Putin may be willing to risk it all.

Raluca Besliu looks at how evolving narratives of national history helped pave the way to war.

Questioning the dividing line between East and West on LGBTQI+ emancipation.

A silent casualty of the indiscriminate Russian shelling of Ukraine is the environment, unleashing long-term threats to public health.

The invasion of Ukraine has been accompanied by a sharp crackdown on dissent among Russian civil society, which was already under intense pressure.

A reading of the war in Ukraine without historical context, geopolitical actors, and protests across the region misses the point.

As Vladimir Putin’s regime descends into dictatorship, Russia’s beleaguered independent media are fighting for survival.

The invasion of Ukraine looks set to mark a turning point for EU policy on energy, defence, and security.