Assessments Mar 4, 2020 | 19:21 GMTMar 4, 2020
Ukraine's desire for a new-and-improved Minsk Protocol will likely only delay any hopes for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict by burning its bridges with Russia.
By Sim Tack
The Fight for Russia’s Borderlands
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Assessments Feb 24, 2020 | 09:00 GMTFeb 24, 2020
Without access to Ukranian water, replenishing Crimea's near-dry resources will force Russia to either front costly infrastructure projects -- or abandon its economic hopes for the region.
Snapshots Feb 14, 2020 | 20:24 GMTFeb 14, 2020
Following Moscow's move to cut off its oil supply, Belarus has, for the first time, threatened to tamper with the transit of Russian oil exports to Europe.
Assessments Feb 6, 2020 | 10:30 GMTFeb 6, 2020
Following Russia's move to cut off its oil exports, Belarus is on the hunt for new suppliers. But the need for cheaper oil will likely drive Minsk back to Moscow before long.
Assessments Dec 24, 2019 | 10:30 GMTDec 24, 2019
If Russia overplays its hand, Belarus could instead mover toward the West, setting the stage for a potential geopolitical showdown in Minsk.
On Security Nov 26, 2019 | 09:00 GMTNov 26, 2019
As it seeks to counter U.S. interests in Latin America, Russia is turning to an old playbook. But instead of arming Marxist groups with weapons, this time Moscow's arming anti-government protesters with rhetoric.
Guidance Nov 8, 2019 | 20:21 GMTNov 8, 2019
More attacks could see Russian, Chinese, and U.S. security involvement -- and competition -- in the Central Asian country increase.
Reflections Oct 31, 2019 | 09:00 GMTOct 31, 2019
Given that Belarus lies at the crossroads between the competing powers, the ebb and flow of their standoff will affect the country like few others.
Guidance Oct 2, 2019 | 16:12 GMTOct 2, 2019
An end to Kyiv and Moscow’s six-year conflict remains a distant prospect. But a mutual step back from the front line could at least create enough space to reopen the conversation.
Assessments Sep 13, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 13, 2019
If the two countries cannot reach an agreement before the current agreement expires Dec. 31, Russian gas deliveries to Europe via Ukraine could well experience interruptions.
