Is Russia really isolated on Ukraine?
The international diplomacy surrounding the Ukraine crisis is far more nuanced than talk of Russian isolation suggests.
The international diplomacy surrounding the Ukraine crisis is far more nuanced than talk of Russian isolation suggests.
Janusz Onyszkiewicz examines the background to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and argues that this move is not only morally unacceptable, but also counter-productive.
Paul Quiles sets out four proposals on how to engage Russia in a dialogue on the crisis in Ukraine. He argues that Russia must not become a rival, much less an enemy (article in French).
In a new statement 5 international leaders call for a Joint Contact Group to address the crisis and a new approach to building mutual security in the Euro-Atlantic region.
Volodymyr Ogrysko calls for the West to immediately help Ukraine, arguing that Russia is a threat and is using Ukraine to stop the spread of democratic values.
Sylke Tempel argues that seen from Berlin, the crisis in Ukraine is not about Eastern Europe, but about Europe as a whole and despite much emphasis on what can be done in the short-term, Germany will be a more effective responder to Putin’s challenge in Ukraine if it pursues a clear long-term strategy.