A ceasefire is nowhere in sight. Putin sees no interest in ending his war. Even so, the EU should start preparing for the many post-war challenges Ukraine will face.

The European Union’s accession promise loses credibility if it continues to keep the most significant benefits of accession until the end of the process. Its two political options for bringing membership forward – Membership First and Accession Treaty First – must both pass the same four tests.

Four scenarios for Ukraine’s future after 2027: from continued war to a lasting peace deal, and what role the EU must play in each

Ukraine has systematically removed humans from roles that don’t require human judgment, letting machines absorb the danger soldiers would otherwise face. What UGVs can and can’t do, and what lessons European institutions can draw from Ukraine’s experience.