Ukraine
Russia’s war against Ukraine and the wider security consequences for Europe.
Historical Background
2Ukraine Conflict: Origins and Historical Roots
A concise history of how the modern Ukraine conflict formed, from post-Soviet state building to the war in the Donbas and Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Updated 10/10/2025
Crimea: From Annexation to Today
How Crimea was seized in 2014, why it matters strategically, and how occupation has changed the peninsula.
Updated 16/10/2025
Political Context
2Ukraine Conflict: Political Actors and Interests
A map of the main political actors in the war: Ukraine, Russia, Western allies, and the institutions trying to shape the outcome.
Updated 09/10/2025
Ukraine and the EU: Accession Track and Reform Agenda
How Ukraine moved onto the EU accession path and why reforms remain central even during war.
Updated 16/11/2025
Military Aspects
2Ukraine War: Military Equipment and Tactics
A practical overview of the main weapons systems and battlefield methods that have shaped the war in Ukraine.
Updated 08/10/2025
The Drone War: How UAVs Are Reshaping the Ukraine Conflict in 2026
Unmanned aerial vehicles have become the defining weapon system of the Russia–Ukraine war. This article traces how both sides have adapted drone technology, the industrial ecosystems behind mass production, and the tactical and strategic implications for modern warfare.
Updated 06/04/2026
Humanitarian Situation
1Economic Aspects
2Sanctions on Russia in the Ukraine War
An overview of the sanctions imposed on Russia since 2014 and their economic, political, and military effects.
Updated 04/10/2025
Wartime Economy in Ukraine
How Ukraine keeps its economy functioning under invasion and why foreign financing remains essential.
Updated 16/11/2025
Diplomacy
1Key Figures
2Vladimir Putin: From KGB Agent to Autocrat
A short biography of Vladimir Putin, focusing on the rise of his political system and why it matters for the war in Ukraine.
Updated 06/10/2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: From Comedian to Wartime President
A biography of Ukraine's president and the political role he has played since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Updated 05/10/2025