OSW Centre for Eastern Studies
Research on the political, economic and social situation in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Central Asia.
Sweden: reinventing total defence and a proactive stance in NATO …
Dec 18, 2024 · On 17 December, the Swedish parliament adopted the country’s defence resolution for 2025–2030. This is the first document to outline the primary directions for military …
Collapse of Ukrainian defences in Kursk region. Day 1112 of the war
5 days ago · On 8–9 March, Ukraine’s defence north and east of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast collapsed. Troops began withdrawing towards the city but, according to various sources, part …
OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich
Analizy dotyczące sytuacji politycznej, gospodarczej i społecznej w Europie Środkowej i Wschodniej, na Bałkanach, na Kaukazie i Azji Centralnej.
Year three of the war: Russia’s hopes for victory and a crisis in ...
Feb 24, 2025 · Despite advances by Russian forces, the third year of full-scale war has not seen a fundamental shift in the military situation. However, it has brought a significant political shift …
Russian progress on key front lines. Day 1056 of the war
Jan 14, 2025 · The Russians have occupied the built-up area of Toretsk. The north-western outskirts of the town and the mine in its northern part remain under Ukraine’s control and …
The failure of Zelensky’s US visit and Europe’s plan to end the war
Mar 5, 2025 · On 28 February, Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House, but the US side shortened the meeting following a heated exchange between the Ukrainian leader, US …
The debt brake: Germany in a crisis of uncertainty | OSW Centre …
Jan 28, 2025 · [17] See M. Kędzierski, S. Płóciennik, ‘Germany: the Constitutional Court deprives the government of €60 billion earmarked for transformation’, OSW, 17 November 2023, …
Ukrainian forces step up operations on the battlefront. Day 1084 …
Feb 11, 2025 · Ukrainian forces have carried out a series of counterattacks near Pokrovsk, regaining some positions southwest of the city and slowing the Russian advance. Conflicting …
Turkey’s stance on US negotiations with Russia: no discussions on ...
Feb 24, 2025 · President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Ankara on 18 February provided Turkey with an opportunity to present its stance on negotiations between the United States and the …