The Estonian foreign intelligence service considers it realistic that Moscow could double the number of troops along the NATO border in the coming years. The military is preparing for a possible conflict with the alliance within the next decade.
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Russia is still circumventing the $60 limit on oil exports and is finding enough loopholes to import sanctioned goods. If the West does not succeed in stopping this, Putin will be able to continue financing the war against Ukraine.
By Viktor Funk
Thomas Geisel wants to start a new chapter in his political career and enter the European Parliament for the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). He sees the European Union primarily as an economic project.
By Clara Baldus
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has relented on his opposition to the financial package for Ukraine, without major concessions from others. Chancellor Scholz, meanwhile, grapples with the arms deliveries of other EU states.
By Till Hoppe
Will Hungary's prime minister give up blocking economic and financial aid for Ukraine? Also up for discussion at the special summit is that the EU will only fulfill its ammunition pledge to Kyiv by the end of the year.
By Till Hoppe
The scenario is preoccupying Brussels shortly before the special summit on Thursday: Could its colleagues cause economic hardship for Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán if he continues to block support for Ukraine? A corresponding document from the Council is causing a stir.
By Till Hoppe
One week before a special summit in Brussels, there are still no signs of an agreement on financial resources from the European Peace Facility and a new aid fund for Ukraine. Germany is pushing for more arms aid from its partners.
By Eric Bonse
Ukraine can hardly gain a hold of China. Even at the World Economic Forum in Davos, there was no meeting between representatives of the two countries. Kyiv is now trying to arrange a telephone call with Xi Jinping.
By Christiane Kuehl
As successfully as Ukraine has resisted Russian aggression so far, Moscow is betting on time and on dwindling Western support. The question of who will hold out longer is becoming increasingly important.
By Viktor Funk
European gas suppliers have only stored a small amount of gas in Ukraine for this winter – despite a much more extensive offer from the Ukrainian government. The effect on the security of supply is controversial.
By Manuel Berkel
