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 cooperation and the development of Sweden’s defence capabilities in both military and civilian spheres following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Sweden’s accession to NATO. Stockholm …
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 of the 10,000-strong grouping was cut off in areas occupied by the advancing Russian forces, and an unknown number were taken ...
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 with Donald Trump assuming the US presidency on 20 January 2025 …
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 fighting is taking place there. Russia controls 70–95% of its area. Most sources confirm that Kurakhove has passed completely into Russian hands. Only the Operational-Strategic Army Group …
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 President Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance. It remains unclear how this unfortunate meeting will affect Washington’s policy towards Kyiv.
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, osw.waw.pl.
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 reports have emerged from Toretsk. According to some sources, the last two settlements in the Toretsk agglomeration, Krymske and Druzhba, have fallen under Russian control. However, …
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 Russian Federation. During a press conference, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that the initiative of the Donald Trump administration, aimed at swiftly ending the war through …