Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there’s a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?
With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their ...
Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War
Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin.
Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pushes U.S. toward fossil fuels
A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity is from solar and other renewables, showing the gap between the EU and Trump ...
Kyiv says it can supply Moldova with coal as gas transit agreement with Russia ends
Zelenskyy said last year he had no intention of renewing the gas transit deal, stressing the importance for Europe of moving ...
Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in ...
Europe Rethinks Russia Strategy Over Fears Trump Will Cut Sanctions: Report
Brussels is reportedly assessing the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump reversing Biden-era sanctions on Russia.
As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia
Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united ...
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A Russia-backed sliver of Moldova is fast running out of energy. Here’s what to know
For years, Russian gas flowed through Ukraine to Moldova and elsewhere in Europe. The last transit agreement with Kyiv, signed before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, was due to ...
Russia sees small window of opportunity to do deals with Trump, diplomat says
Russia sees a small window of opportunity to do deals with Donald Trump but Moscow is making preparations for President ...
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Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program’s work seeks to develop a deeper understanding of Europe’s political, security, and economic evolution and its future role in the world; geopolitical ...
Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator'
Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for over 30 years, is poised to extend his rule ...