Europe What is the Kaliningrad problem? The Russian exclave is a point of pressure for the West but also has more to lose from Moscow’s manoeuvring. By Maximilian Hess
Bulgaria is the canary in the gas pipeline for Russia’s relationship with the EU The travails of Bulgaria’s new government show just how difficult it is for European countries to navigate away from… By Maximilian Hess
Going Dutch could help break Europe’s addiction to Russian gas Putting the Groningen gas field back into production would send less money to the Kremlin but carries political risks. By Maximilian Hess
Russia’s looming default is Putin’s choice The Russian president no longer has any interest in running a market economy or in spreading Russia’s wealth. By Maximilian Hess
Economic crisis helped Putin rise to power. It could also be his downfall Putin appears to be as unwavering in driving his economy to collapse as he is in his desire to… By Maximilian Hess