Unrest in Kazakhstan comes on top of the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
- Postdoctoral research associate, University of Oxford
When the Soviet Union collapsed in December 1991, Russia formed a bloc with Ukraine and Belarus. The region is now at the centre of escalating tensions between Russia and the west.
Is Russia masterminding the buildup of international migrants on the Poland-Belarus border?
Recent actions against critics of the Belarusian government show that Lukashenko’s crackdown on dissent is extending beyond the country’s borders.
Questions remain as to Moscow’s part in the incident.
Tensions are high, but a Russian invasion is highly unlikely.
The opposition leader’s return from poisoning will put pressure on the Russian president in a crucial election year.
Despite a fresh approach from the White House, internal issues make it unlikely that conflict in eastern provinces of Ukraine will end in 2021.
A conflict frozen in time seems a possible outcome after a reshuffle of top officials in Ukraine and Russia.
What is the ‘Steinmeier formula’ for eastern Ukraine and why is it so controversial?
How Ukraine has reacted to controversy over a phone call between its President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Donald Trump.
Corruption and poor opportunities are driving out the country’s most talented young workers – and damaging Ukraine’s long-term development.
At worst, more lethal aid could escalate the conflict further. At best, it will continue to keep alive a conflict that has already claimed more than 10,000 lives.
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