Long-reads

A former head of state has received a real prison term for the first time in France’s history. The stereotype that the country’s leading politicians remain untouchable has been shattered.

The prime minister does not seek a future in politics and is expected to play the role of a kamikaze. His overarching mission may turn out to be the reintegration of Transnistria.

The question of using the frozen Russian assets is shifting from politics to law and finance. What now matters are not slogans and intentions, but formulas, guarantees, and risks.

An alternative plan of action to bypass Hungary’s veto is on the table. The chances of its approval are extremely high. It’s not perfect, but Ukraine has agreed to it...

If France retreats from the geopolitical frontline, Russia faces fewer constraints and more opportunities, in Ukraine, and beyond.

After 15 October, America can be truly said to be back in the game. There’s a very simple explanation for this dramatic turnaround…

Some of the Commission’s recommendations could, in the long run, significantly complicate or even make impossible the process of cleansing Ukraine’s judiciary and holding low-integrity judges accountable.

The process has now entered its most sensitive stage. Russia will attempt to challenge the mechanism.

In the Polish elections, a large share of young people voted for far-right candidates – supporters of restricting the rights of Ukrainians. Why did this happen?

Putin sees an opportunity to reshape – with Trump's help – the world order in his favor. Europe is the first port of call for his revisionist strategy.

Could far-right unionists join forces with the left-wing, pro-Russian Igor Dodon? The answer is clear – yes they could, united by their hatred of Maia Sandu...

The overall goals of Trump's agenda have become clear enough: weaken the United States abroad and establish a dictatorship at home.

France's far right has been forced to adjust its narrative on Russia and Ukraine. Yet much has remained unchanged.

The new approach will send a strong political signal: Russia is beginning to pay for the war now.

The threshold for calling this an "attack" on NATO is not clearly defined. But Russia has done everything it can to ensure it does not cross the line…

No other country or region is free, prosperous, endowed with the right values – and large enough to be an example to the world.

Which of France's major political parties continue to support Ukraine (and to what extent), and which tend toward compromises with Putin?

If Orbán's lawsuit is upheld, the very procedures for financing support for Ukraine would need to be reconsidered and restructured.