<p>Eurasia is the world&rsquo;s most expansive region. It connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. Forming the borders of this massive tract of land are the Northern European Plain, the Carpathian Mountains, the Southern Caucasus Mountains, the Tien Shan Mountains and Siberia. At the heart of Eurasia is Russia, a country that throughout history has tried, to varying degrees of success, to extend its influence to Eurasia&rsquo;s farthest reaches &mdash; a strategy meant to insulate it from outside powers. But this strategy necessarily creates conflict throughout Russia&rsquo;s borderlands, putting Eurasia a near constant state of instability.</p>

Eurasia connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. 

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Domestic political constraints will impede Madrid's ability to expand its defense budget, which will expose it to U.S. retaliation and limit Spanish participation in any European deployment to Ukraine.

Despite Recent Pledges, Spain Will Struggle To Boost Military Spending

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Essential Geopolitics: The United States' Evolving Relationship With Russia

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The Weekly Rundown: U.S.-Russia Contacts on a Ukraine Ceasefire, a Vote on Reforming Germany’s Debt Brake

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While a ceasefire appears increasingly likely, Russia will likely delay a deal to secure more concessions related to Western military support, a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine, and Kyiv's NATO aspirations.

How Will Russia Respond to the U.S.-Proposed Ceasefire in Ukraine?

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The arrest will test Bosnia's fragile institutional order amid rising regional and global instability, fueling concerns of a potential spillover of unrest across the Western Balkans.

The Arrest of a Serbian Official Puts Bosnian -- and Regional -- Stability to the Test

A photo taken on Jan. 15, 2025, shows a muddy track running through a forest in Sumy, Ukraine, that Ukrainian soldiers use to transport American Stryker armored fighting vehicles during Ukraine's ongoing cross-border operation into Russia's Kursk region.

Intensified Russian attacks will likely soon force Ukrainian troops to exit Russia's Kursk border region, which could make Moscow more open to ceasefire talks by weakening Kyiv's negotiating leverage.

Ukraine's Withdrawal From Kursk Appears Imminent Amid Russian Advances

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerovto attend a meeting between the US and Ukraine hosted by the Saudis on March 11, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, but its success depends on Moscow's acceptance and broader unresolved issues.

Temporary Truce in Sight? U.S. and Ukraine Push for 30-Day Ceasefire with Russia

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Russian and Ukrainian delegations held separate talks with a U.S. delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with talks between Russian and U.S. delegations lasting more than 12 hours and resulting in a joint statement that will be published on March 25, Reuters reported on March 24. 

U.S., Russia, Ukraine: U.S., Russian and Ukrainian Delegations Hold Talks in Riyadh

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EU leaders, with the exception of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, pledged to continue supporting Ukraine and expressed readiness to ramp up pressure on Russia with additional sanctions during a summit in Brussels, Belgium, Reuters reported on March 20.

EU, Ukraine: Most EU Leaders Stress Continued Support for Ukraine, Delay New Funding Increase

Russian and U.S. technical teams will hold their next round of talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, early in the week of March 24 to discuss the details of Russia-Ukraine deconfliction agreements in the air and the Black Sea, as well as technical details of an eventual interim ceasefire, Bloomberg reported on March 19, citing U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. 

U.S., Russia, Ukraine: Delegations To Meet in Jeddah for Technical Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump held his second official phone call this year with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the two leaders agreed to create expert negotiating teams to achieve a settlement of the Russia-Ukraine war, Reuters reported on March 18.

U.S., Russia, Ukraine: Trump Holds Second Official Phone Call With Putin

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The U.S. Treasury on March 13 did not extend a 60-day waiver that temporarily exempted Russia's largest banks from sanctions so they could process energy payments, such as purchases of Russian oil and gas, Reuters reported on March 14. 

U.S., Russia: Russian Bank Exemptions From Energy Sanctions Expire

At a press conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered an initial reaction to the March 11 U.S.-Ukriane offer for an interim 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and resumption of negotiations over a peace settlement, Reuters reported on March 13.

Ukraine, Russia: Putin Responds to 30-day Ceasefire Offer

Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to the text of a peace agreement after Armenia accepted Azerbaijan's proposal regarding two outstanding points, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on March 13.

Armenia, Azerbaijan: Countries Finalize Peace Agreement's Text, Though Obstacles Remain

According to a U.S.-Ukraine joint statement, Ukraine is prepared to accept a U.S. proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire with Russia that can be extended following all parties' mutual agreement, Reuters reported on March 11.

Ukraine, U.S.: Washington and Kyiv Propose 30-day Ceasefire to Russia, Resume Paused Cooperation

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U.S., Russia, Ukraine: U.S., Russian and Ukrainian Delegations Hold Talks in Riyadh

EU, Ukraine: Most EU Leaders Stress Continued Support for Ukraine, Delay New Funding Increase

U.S., Russia, Ukraine: Delegations To Meet in Jeddah for Technical Talks

U.S., Russia, Ukraine: Trump Holds Second Official Phone Call With Putin

U.S., Russia: Russian Bank Exemptions From Energy Sanctions Expire

Ukraine, Russia: Putin Responds to 30-day Ceasefire Offer

Armenia, Azerbaijan: Countries Finalize Peace Agreement's Text, Though Obstacles Remain

Ukraine, U.S.: Washington and Kyiv Propose 30-day Ceasefire to Russia, Resume Paused Cooperation

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