War with Russia

"Ukraine shouldn’t sign up to any deal, even if Trump blackmails you": Gabrielius Landsbergis
"We’ve got to a situation where Putin does not need to betray Trump, as he is already getting all he wants. For now, the Russians are in an excellent position"
London takes a stand against Putin's allies: British minister on new sanctions regime
Russia poses acute and existential, national security threats to our countries. We cannot allow elites propping up the Kremlin regime to exercise double standards.
As Trump is ready to abandon Ukraine, Europe must redefine global security architecture
It is becoming increasingly clear that the Trump administration is embracing an isolationist approach, ready to abandon Ukraine, and playing into Putin’s hand.
Rearmament without the US: three mechanisms to secure additional defense funding for Europe
Europe needs to rearm now. Otherwise, Europeans will need either to learn Russian or to move to New Zealand.
Trump attacks Europe: why the EU was unprepared and what it should do now
In Trump’s world, there is no substitute for hard power. Europe must spare no cost developing it. Or do Russian tanks have to roll toward Riga and Warsaw first?
Tribunal on Russian aggression to start in 2025, no objections from Trump – interview
Alain Berset: "If there is no Court to consider certain crimes, we must create it. Our ambition is to create the tribunal this year."
"This is not peace, but surrender dressed up as diplomacy." Czech Foreigh Minister Lipavský on talks with Russia
"Success for Russia is failure for the West. Peace talks cannot devolve into mere territorial bargaining."
Three lessons from the war with Russia: why Europe needs a defense production act
While it is too early to draw all the relevant lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, some are readily apparent. Ignoring them will leave Europe vulnerable for years to come.
Funds for reconstruction or war? What Ukraine must do to successfully confiscate Russian assets
The current Ukrainian government must address: what is the specific plan for utilizing Russian assets after their confiscation?
Sanctions strategy 2025: how the EU plans to intensify pressure on Russia
It's just time for the EU to stop trying to sit on two chairs and take some final sanctions steps.
Peacekeepers in Ukraine and a tough stance on NATO: Zelenskyy's Brussels talks in detail
Ukraine's NATO accession remains on the table at Kyiv's insistence, but the media has shifted its attention to discussions about a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine...
Finnish precedent: how Helsinki increases chances of getting compensation from Russia
The Finnish court's ruling will send a strong signal to companies engaged in arbitration disputes with Russia over compensation for damages caused by its aggression against Ukraine.
The real Zelenskyy, WhatsApp diplomacy and secrets of Ukrainian politics: memoirs of ex-EU ambassador
Details of interactions with President Zelenskyy and Andrii Yermak, Head of the President’s Office, insights into how reforms were pushed through, and the role of WhatsApp in Ukrainian politics...  
Protecting the defenders: why Ukraine needs a military ombudsman and how it should function
The idea of a military ombudsman is not new and has already been successfully implemented in several countries. But what model would work for Ukraine?
NATO guarantees for Ukraine: how and why Kyiv changed its stance in relations with the Alliance
Ukraine's strategic goal – NATO membership – remains unchanged, but its tactics have been radically revised. Kyiv opposes bilateral guarantees from nuclear states...
"The West is preparing Ukraine for negotiations rather than victory." An interview with Jerzy Pomianowski
Pomianowski: "A scenario where Trump hands Ukraine over to Putin, I don't consider a serious one..."
"EU membership is the strongest security guarantee we can offer to Ukraine." An interview with Josep Borrell
Josep Borrell: "Not everybody in Europe understands why we have to spend 122 billion on Ukraine. Not because we are very friendly and very generous – but because it is in our interest!"
EU enlargement on hold? А wake-up call for Ukraine and other candidates in the new Commision report
All the EU candidates have faced issues with the pace of alignment this year. But Ukraine’s situation is of utmost importance to us…
Kremlin billions for Ukraine's defence: three ways to make Russia pay even during the war
Ukraine's partners have concerns about our ability to manage billions in the event of full confiscation. There are mechanisms that can alleviate these concerns... 
The post-Biden era: Five key challenges Ukraine will face with either Trump or Harris
Ukraine's survival as a country and as a nation depends on its ability to secure US support. But the upcoming US election will usher in a new era in American politics...
Fukuyama: Russians are not feeling enough pain and suffering to agree to a ceasefire
Francis Fukuyama: "The extreme right understands that Russia is going to go further if they defeat Ukraine. They want that to happen! They’re not worried about those consequences"
Congressman Panetta: Іf we don’t support Ukraine now, it will get a lot worse, maybe with our troops on the ground
Jimmy Panetta: "I believe in Ukraine’s victory. It's going to be up to the Ukrainians to define that victory and ensure that the Americans support that definition"
"This is poetic justice for Ukraine. Now Russia is paying for howitzers for Ukrainians." An interview with the EU Ambassador to Ukraine
Katarína Mathernová: "Ukraine joining the EU by 2030 is realistic... The Russian assets that are paying for Ukrainian Bohdana howitzers..."
Punishment not only for Putin: How Ukraine needs to change its war crimes investigation system
Ukraine needs to have an effective national justice system that can investigate all 4 types of international crimes: aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski: "A Ukrainian barber cuts my hair in Warsaw. I ask him, shouldn't you be defending Ukraine?"
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski: "We should collectively do more to protect Ukrainian nuclear power plants and to protect the NATO border"
"We have to be prepared for a Russian attack on NATO. Estonia has the highest risk"
Hanno Pevkur: "We will see negotiations with Russia one day. You need to win good cards for that, and Ukraine is winning trump cards in Kursk."
First foreign policy interview with Zelenskyy's top aide: Andrii Yermak on peace talks, Putin, China and Trump
This is the first interview that Andrii Yermak, Head of the President's Office, has given on foreign policy, and there is no shortage of tough questions to be asked when it comes to international affairs.
F-16s, Ukraine's "irreversible" path to NATO and negotiations with Russia: an interview with the Netherlands’ new defence minister
Ruben Brekelmans: "Ukraine is fighting this battle, is fighting this war, and the methods and the innovations are changing every day. We can also learn from this experience."
Ukraine is playing a sophisticated game with China, and that’s fine, but Xi has picked Russia’s side – Damon Wilson
Damon Wilson: "Americans increasingly understand that Vladimir Putin is a thug, a bandit, a bully... But this is your country. This is your fight."
"Trump doesn't want Ukraine to become Afghanistan. It will be a catastrophe for him." An interview with Kurt Volker
"The secret to dealing with a potential Trump presidency is – don't expect anything. [...] I think he would now see that Ukraine failing, losing to Russia, would be just like Afghanistan for him. He doesn't want to be in that position…"