The Russian cyber attack on Christmas Eve severely affected Ukraine’s telecommunications networks, which are the main source of information in Ukrainians’ daily lives. To counter the threat, authorities are investing in strengthening cyber resilience.
A discussion on European security threats as the war in Ukraine drags on.
2024 is a crucial year for Russia. The Kremlin will face the challenge of elections and the conflict in Ukraine in a tumultuous geopolitical context. Andrei Kolesnikov delves into the complexities of the country's internal dynamics, the impending presidential elections, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russia’s war against Ukraine has been characterized by diverging time horizons and expectations. At this critical juncture, European governments should increase military assistance to Ukraine.
If the United States and EU allow funding to lapse, the consequences could threaten NATO’s core mission.
Support for Ukraine remains high among European publics but is not a priority for all EU member states. While continued assistance may be costly, Europe will pay a much higher price if Putin prevails.
The dispute is not over who has done more for victory, but over who is most to blame for the fact that the turning point in Ukraine’s favor never came.
For its long-term reconstruction, Ukraine cannot rely solely on the unity and courage of its citizens. Re-creating the country’s security and reforming its institutions will require an open, inclusive national debate about political vulnerabilities and postwar recovery.
As Russia settles into a long war of attrition, Ukraine’s defense industry needs help. Joint ventures with Western companies could offer the right amount of support.
Europe’s delivery of military assistance to Ukraine is uncoordinated, too slow, and insufficient. This also reflects a lack of political will to provide Ukraine with what it needs to defeat Russia.