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Analyses | | Maria Domańska

Russia The Kremlin strips political exiles of their civil rights

On 22–24 July, the Russian parliament unanimously adopted a package of laws that drastically curtails the civil rights of Russian citizens living abroad. The measures target those who have been convicted in criminal or administrative cases…
Analyses | | Zuzanna Krzyżanowska

Fragmented opposition can the New Party shape the future of Turkish politics

On 24 July, a new political party, the New Party (Yeni Parti, YP), was officially launched in Ankara. It was formed following a split in the Republican People’s Party (CHP), previously Turkey’s largest opposition force, and is led by the…
Analyses | | Krzysztof Nieczypor, Sławomir Matuszak, Jacek Tarociński

Ukrainian attacks on Russian logistics hubs Day 1616 of the war

Analyses | | Sławomir Matuszak, Konrad Popławski

Ukraine suspension of shipping to Black Sea ports and the associated risks

On 22 July, Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy, Taras Vysotskyi, announced that no commercial vessel had entered Ukraine’s Black Sea ports that day. Shipowners suspended sailings over concerns about the safety of their vessels following…
Analyses | | Paulina Uznańska

China hits Europes defence industry in response to the EUs 21st sanctions package against Russia

On 24 July, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) added 14 EU entities to its export control list, effectively imposing sanctions by prohibiting the supply of dual-use goods. Two of the listed entities are from Poland: Wrocław University…
Analyses | | Filip Rudnik, Iwona Wiśniewska

The EUs twenty-first sanctions package against Russia national interests dilute the measures

The EU’s twenty-first sanctions package against Russia: national interests dilute the measures
Analyses | | Kamil Całus

Change of government in Moldova policy continuity and new challenges

On 22 July, Moldova’s new government was sworn in, with independent businessman Vasile Tofan, aged 44, appointed as prime minister (see Appendix: biographical note and composition of the government). The previous day, parliament approved…
Analyses | | Krzysztof Nieczypor

Change of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On 21 July, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the dismissal of General Oleksandr Syrskyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and the appointment of General Mykhailo Drapatyi, Commander of the Joint Forces, to…
Analyses | | Łukasz Maślanka, Jacek Tarociński

Franco-German deterrence exercises and defence cooperation planning

On 17 July, Nörvenich Air Base in Germany hosted a meeting of the Franco-German Defence and Security Council, co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meeting took place ahead of the joint session of the…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Krzysztof Nieczypor, Jacek Tarociński

Russian strike on Ukrainian maritime transport Day 1609 of the war