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Ukraine war unlikely to transform EU-UK security ties

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EU/UK

It has required a degree of EU-UK coordination, especially to facilitate the implementation of sanctions imposed on Russia’s economy, leadership and regime-supporting elite…

Ukraine war will force tough foreign choices on Serbia

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SERBIA

The war in Ukraine challenges that policy. The West is certain to apply all its leverage to get Belgrade to join Western sanctions against Russia and take a stand on the war.

NATO will integrate Ukraine gradually

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NATO

Intensified cooperation with NATO, including arms transfers and intelligence sharing, has led to a significant upgrade of Ukraine’s military capabilities and capacity to fight…

Belarus to seek east-west balance if Russia allows it

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BELARUS

Under pressure to comply with Russia's demands for greater integration, Belarus is trying to preserve an independent, non-aggressive posture. This often involves apparently…

Moldova and Ukraine to upgrade cross-border links

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MOLDOVA/UKRAINE

Chisinau is pursuing an overhaul of critical cross-border infrastructure. Modernising railway and road networks could provide neighbouring Ukraine with another corridor to the EU…

France’s role in Eastern Europe will expand

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FRANCE/EASTERN EUROPE

Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began, France has deepened its involvement in Eastern Europe through weapon deliveries to Kyiv, military deployments on NATO’s…

Ukrainian refugees will stretch eastern EU’s welcome

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EASTERN EU

The war in Ukraine is uniting Central-East European (CEE) populations in support of Ukrainians and against ties with the Putin government. However, it is muddying attitudes to…

Baku and Tbilisi will be main threat to EU power plan

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CAUCASUS

A series of Black Sea connectivity projects is a promising development for both the South Caucasus and the EU. Georgian electricity exports could play a part in reducing European…

Prospects for the eastern EU in 2023

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PROSPECTS 2023

Prospects for the eastern EU in 2023.

German-French defence tensions will persist

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GERMANY

Berlin argues that Arrow 3 will close a capabilities gap in its air defence, though some analysts regard it as unnecessary. It is stepping up defence spending after years of…