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OSW Commentary | | Filip Rudnik

When trouble strikes turn to the Kremlin how the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz benefits Russias oil exports

The war in the Persian Gulf and the resulting disruption to global hydrocarbon markets have strengthened Russia’s position as an energy exporter. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz gave rise to shortages of crude oil, refined fuels and…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Krzysztof Nieczypor, Jacek Tarociński

Crimeas supply route at risk Day 1581 of the war

Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Krzysztof Nieczypor, Jacek Tarociński

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra in flames Day 1574 of the war

Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Krzysztof Nieczypor, Jacek Tarociński

Ukrainian drone explodes in Constanța Day 1567 of the war

Analyses | | Tadeusz Iwański, Marek Menkiszak, Łukasz Maślanka

The E3 and Ukraine continued pressure on Russia and direct talks with the Kremlin

On 7 June, the leaders of the E3 countries – President Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Keir Starmer – met President Volodymyr Zelensky in London to coordinate further support for Ukraine and discuss the…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Krzysztof Nieczypor, Jacek Tarociński

Russias frontline advances slowing Day 1560 of the war

Analyses | | Krzysztof Nieczypor, Piotr Żochowski

An intensification of air strikes instead of an offensive Day 1553 of the war

Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Witold Rodkiewicz, Kamil Kłysiński

Nuclear force exercises in Russia and Belarus

On 19–21 May, the Russian Armed Forces conducted comprehensive exercises involving both components of the country’s nuclear forces – strategic and tactical. The drills included the joint preparation and simulated use of tactical nuclear…
Analyses | | Daria Zielińska

The boom in virtual assets in Kyrgyzstan – sanctions as a driver of growth

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan became Central Asia’s leading virtual currency market. According to official data, transactions involving virtual currencies exceeded $31 billion, three times more than in 2024 and far above the country’s nominal GDP.…
Analyses | | Michał Bogusz, Witold Rodkiewicz

No change in course the Sino-Russian summit in Beijing

On 19–20 May, Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China to mark the anniversary of the 2001 Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation. The two sides extended the treaty for a further five years and held a series of meetings…