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Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska, Filip Rudnik
On 20 May, the European Union adopted its 17th sanctions package against the Russian Federation. This package significantly expands the list of entities subject to EU sanctions. It includes 189 tankers from the ‘shadow fleet’, along with…
Analyses |
| Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski
Analyses |
| Marek Menkiszak, Tadeusz Iwański
On 16 May, the first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022 took place in Istanbul.
Analyses |
| Kamil Całus
In the second round of Romania’s repeat presidential election on 18 May, Nicușor Dan emerged victorious. The independent, pro-European, centre-right politician who advocates continued support for Ukraine, secured 53.6% of the vote.
Analyses |
| Marta Szpala
On 11 May, parliamentary elections were held in Albania, resulting in a sweeping victory for the ruling Socialist Party (PS), led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has been in power since 2013. According to preliminary results, the PS…
Analyses |
| Ilona Gizińska, Kacper Sienicki
On 9 May, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced the exposure of two agents – former soldiers of the Ukrainian army who had allegedly been recruited by Hungarian military intelligence. They were reportedly engaged in espionage…
OSW Commentary |
| Bartłomiej Pierzchała
https://www.osw.waw.pl/sanctions/
High-level analysis of the European Union’s response to the embargo on dual-use item exports to Russia.
Dual-Use Sanctions to Russia
Analyses |
| Witold Rodkiewicz
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s participation in the Kremlin’s commemorations of the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II (the Moscow Victory Day Parade) was combined with a four-day official state visit (7–10 May). Following a summit…
Analyses |
| Zuzanna Krzyżanowska
On 12 May, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced its decision to abandon armed struggle and disband. In a statement, the organisation – designated as a terrorist group – announced that its historical mission had come to an end due…
Analyses |
| Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski