Meetings between US, Russian, Chinese, and European representatives create new prospects for resolving the war in Ukraine. What are the results?
Vitaly Portnikov dissects Putin's renewed use of "Novorossiya", examining its historical context and implications for the war and Ukrainian politics.
Expert discussion of Putin's statements, the US, Trump, Europe, and China's positions regarding the war and negotiations, assessment of the front and prospects for peace.
The US believes Putin wants peace, but Kremlin statements and Russia's economic troubles suggest otherwise. Situation analysis.
Analysis of recent statements by Putin, Trump, Xi, and Macron regarding Ukraine peace negotiations: perspectives, evaluations, and challenges.
Key contradictions over frozen Russian assets, EU hesitancy in support, and the main challenges for Ukraine.
Discussion of Ukraine's low labor productivity, its causes, the role of regulations, investment, capital allocation and ways to improve.
Key developments in peace negotiations on Ukraine, Russia's position, statements from Trump, Europe's response, and military events
Analysis of the consequences of the European Green Deal for the EU economy, rising energy costs, and deindustrialization.