Long-reads

Why the UK will not stop defending human rights in occupied Crimea
The UK has not forgotten about Crimea – and we will not. We will continue to advocate for the human rights of all Ukrainians at the United Nations, and across the world.
Bad news for Orbán: how several media outlets could determine the outcome of elections in Hungary
80% of the country’s news outlets have become pro-government mouthpieces. However, the remaining independent media outlets could put an end to Orbán’s rule.
Rehearsal for Macron's replacement: what the local elections reveal about sentiment in France
What changes in electoral sentiment in France have been revealed by the local elections? And what does this mean for the upcoming presidential elections?
Orbán's Ukrainian gamble: seized cash, the Kremlin connection and Europe’s silence
The detained guards were initially told in no uncertain terms that they would remain imprisoned in Hungary… And one of their interrogators was a Russian.
Future for Ukraine Foundation presented a video about women whose loved ones are in captivity or went missing
In Ukraine, thousands of women live in a state of waiting due to the war. Their husbands, sons, brothers, or fathers went missing or were held in captivity.
Saving Putin from justice. Who in Europe is stalling the trial and who is helping Ukraine
Several Western leaders and capitals are deliberately slowing down the creation of a "tribunal for Putin". This is a serious accusation, but it has solid grounds...
Full EU benchmarks for Ukraine: what Kyiv must do to join
These documents have not been made public, but we are convinced that the public has the right to know what the main tasks for Ukraine on its path to EU membership are…
Why Bar reform is now a test of Ukraine's EU accession and what Brussels says has to change
For the first time, the EU has included the requirement for this reform in the list of priorities for Ukraine. Moreover, the European Union should consider including the reform of the bar in the mechanisms for conditional financial support...
Sugar-coated Trump: why US sent Rubio to Munich and what this means for Europe
Marco Rubio's speech in Munich demonstrated a shift in US rhetoric. Was Rubio signaling a change? On the contrary.
"It’s unclear whether NATO will endure or not. But EU membership is absolutely key for Ukraine"
Bert Koenders: "There is an increasing feeling that the United States is leaving Europe. But one thing is certain: after Greenland, trust cannot easily be regained."
More dangerous than communists: how La France Insoumise became a problem for Ukraine
France's far left is not the favourite for the Élysée in 2027. But it can shape parliamentary majorities and coalition red lines.
Bringing Ukraine into the EU by 2027: exploring the idea of "membership-lite" as part of a peace deal
The option of "geopolitical accession" for Ukraine runs contrary to EU rules, but it is being taken seriously, and discussions on a creative approach are already underway...
The unpeaceful atom: why Europe still plays by Russia's rules in nuclear sector
Arguments about the "impossibility" of restricting cooperation with Russia are unconvincing when assessed in the context of war, sanctions and security risks.
The Greenland crisis that hits Ukraine: how Trump's clash with Europe could affect Ukraine's armed forces
The price for US engagement is becoming unattainable for both Europe and Ukraine. The era of American security guarantor may be over.
"We will never forgive Putin or forget these outrages. Britain is with Ukraine." An article by the UK Prime Minister
We signed truly the first of its kind – a 100 Year Partnership between our two countries. What this means.
Moldova’s president backs unification with Romania. Why is this happening and where could it lead?
In Moldova, political movements that openly aim to dismantle the country’s statehood are operating within the law. TBecause of this, while working towards EU integration, Sandu has developed a Plan B: "Either we move towards the EU, or we move towards Romania."
Europe fails the resilience test: what the Berlin blackout revealed and how Ukraine can help
Peaceful Europe is not being hit where it traditionally believed itself strongest, but where it had grown used to expecting no blow at all: critical infrastructure.
Strength over law: how the US operation in Venezuela empowered Moscow and exposed its own weakness
What do these changes mean for the global order? How will Russia’s actions change as a result? What mistakes has the Trump administration made?