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The plateauing of Russia’s military strategy in Ukraine

Russia’s battlefield strategy in Ukraine has plateaued and, if nothing radically changes, Russia cannot expect any significant progress on the battlefield in 2026.

Mykola Bielieskov

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Robots take the risk: Ukraine’s UGV ecosystem and what Europe should learn from it

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.

Lesia Bidochko

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The day after: Six post-war challenges for Ukraine

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.

Oleksandr Kraiev

Andreas Umland

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Failure is not an option: the EU’s essential role in securing Ukraine’s future

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

Melania Parzonka

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Going mental: Russia’s cognitive war against Europe

The Kremlin regards democracies as a direct threat to its survival. Its goal is not just to seize territory, but to conquer minds and undermine the foundations of Europe’s collective identity. How can Europe respond?