OSW Centre for Eastern Studies
WEBOSW is a Polish think tank that provides analyses and commentaries on current affairs in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Central Asia. Read about the latest developments in the war between Ukraine and Russia, including Ukrainian strikes, Russian threats and international reactions.
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WEBFrom 15 to 17 September, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) engaged in bilateral meetings with regional leaders in Samarkand and Astana, as well as participating in the second Central Asia–Germany (C5+Germany) summit.
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WEBOSW is a public institution that conducts research on political, social and economic developments in Eastern and Central Europe, Russia, China and other regions. It provides analyses, opinions and forecasts for the Polish state administration and promotes Polish expertise abroad.
Putin’s article: ‘On the historical unity of Russians and Ukrainians ...
WEBJul 13, 2021 · An analysis of Putin's article published in July 2021, which claims that Ukrainians are an ancient part of the Russian nation and that Ukraine's sovereignty is based on hate and lies. The article criticises the Ukrainian authorities, the West, and the "anti-Russia" project, and argues for the restoration of the 1922 borders.
Russia behind bars: the peculiarities of the Russian prison system ...
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · The article analyses the size, organisation and conditions of the Russian prison system, which is among the most repressive and corrupt in Europe. It also examines the impact of the prison culture on Russian society and the role of the Federal Penitentiary Service in controlling and exploiting the inmates.
The Zapad-2021 exercises. Russian strategy in practice
WEBSep 3, 2021 · The Zapad-2021 strategic exercises, scheduled for 10–16 September, are the most important training programme yet undertaken held by the Russian Armed Forces and the Belarusian army which cooperates with them. As they involve as many as 200,000 soldiers, they will also be the largest military exercises conducted in …
Belarusians on Poland, Russia and themselves
WEBJan 29, 2021 · Belarus is the only country in Europe where public opinion polls are not published on a regular basis. This is a result of repressive policy of the Belarusian government, which has effectively banned sociological research related to politically ‘sensitive’ topics such as political ratings. This means that little is known about the attitudes of the Belarusian people or their views on ...
An aided economy. The characteristics of the Transnistrian …
WEBMay 16, 2013 · Transnistria is a breakaway region of Moldova that depends on Russian subsidies and exports. Its main economic sectors are four large industrial plants and the Sheriff group, a monopolistic corporation that controls trade and services.
Russia recognises the independence of the Donbas
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · On 21 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an address in which he announced the recognition of the independence of two separatist para-states created in 2014 in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine’s Donbas – the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR).
Gagauzia: growing separatism in Moldova? - OSW Centre for …
WEBMar 10, 2014 · Gagauzia is an autonomous region of Moldova with a Turkic-speaking population and a history of conflict with the central government. The region held two referenda in 2014 to express its support for the Customs Union and its deferred independence from Moldova, amid Russia's interference and …