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Arab States and the War in Ukraine

Author(s): Sara Nowacka / Language(s): English

Keywords: Ukraine; war; Arab States; foreign policy;

Most Arab states are trying to remain neutral towards the Russian aggression against Ukraine. While the U.S. remains a key partner for many of them, relations with Russia are an increasingly important element of the progressive diversification of their foreign policy. Growing Western pressure on them to distance themselves from Russia may result in a more intensive turn of these countries towards China, but such pressure remains necessary given their potential to, for example, replace energy imports from Russia.

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Mass Protests in Kazakhstan

Author(s): Agnieszka Legucka,Daniel Szeligowski / Language(s): English

Keywords: Kazakhstan; protests; government; politics;

The protests that erupted in the west of Kazakhstan in early January spread to the rest of the country and took on an anti-government character. The consequences of them include an escalation of violence by the Kazakh authorities and the potential for a further strengthening of authoritarian regimes in the region.

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Australia-Japan Defence Agreement

Author(s): Andrzej Dąbrowski / Language(s): English

Keywords: Australia; Japan; defence; agreement; military cooperation;

The governments of Japan and Australia have concluded an agreement on military cooperation. This is another element of the deepening military relations between the states that make up the QUAD and is intended to be a response to China’s strengthening military potential in the region. The agreement may speed up negotiations of similar agreements between Japan and European countries.

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U.S.-NATO Talks with Russia Yield No Breakthrough

Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner,Artur Kacprzyk / Language(s): English

Keywords: USA; NATO; Russia; foreign policy;

On 9-10 January, U.S. and Russian delegations met in Geneva, and the NATO-Russia Council met on 12 January in Brussels. The U.S. and NATO rejected Russia’s demands to grant it several “security guarantees”, including non-enlargement of the Alliance. At the same time, the U.S. and NATO offered dialogue on the basis of reciprocity with regards to arms control, military transparency, and prevention of military incidents. Russia, however, stated that it did not deem it possible to continue the talks because its main demands were rejected.

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Poland Takes Chairmanship of the OSCE

Author(s): Łukasz Kulesa / Language(s): English

Keywords: OSCE; Poland; Chairmanship;

At the 13 January session of the OSCE Permanent Council, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau presented the priorities of the 2022 Polish Chairmanship, and also addressed current crises. Although the OSCE’s activity covers a wide range of issues, including human rights and economic cooperation, the most important challenge in 2022 will be using the organisation to de-escalate crises in Eastern Europe and to facilitate dialogue on European security. This requires the political will and commitment of all participating states, particularly Russia.

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Military Coup in Burkina Faso

Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep / Language(s): English

Keywords: Burkina Faso; Military Coup; Roch Kaboré; Arrest;

On 24 January, the Burkina Faso military arrested President Roch Kaboré and seized state power. The coup was the result of frustration within the armed forces over the inability of the authorities to effectively fight the jihadists. The coup will complicate the conditions of international engagement, including the EU’s, in the Sahel.

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Contested Interpretations of the Indivisibility of Security

Author(s): Łukasz Kulesa / Language(s): English

Keywords: Russia; foreign policy; OSCE: NATO; security;

In the letter sent to a number of OSCE participating states, published on 1 February, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on them to clarify their position with regards to the fulfilment of OSCE obligations, in particular their interpretation of the principle of the indivisibility of security. This initiative is an element of the Russian efforts to revise the European security system, as well as an attempt to shift the responsibility for the ongoing crisis to NATO.

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The U.S. and NATO Deliver Written Responses to Russia’s Security Demands and Proposals

Author(s): Artur Kacprzyk / Language(s): English

Keywords: USA; NATO; Russia; security; demands; proposals; Ukraine;

On 2 February, the Spanish daily El Pais published written responses to Russia’s draft treaties from December 2021, delivered by the U.S. and NATO to Russia on 26 January. The authenticity of the American document was confirmed by the spokesman for the U.S. Defense Department, while NATO officials have not questioned the credibility of the second document. Both responses confirm the rejection of the key Russian demands and specify the offer of dialogue. Progress in the talks remains dependent on Russia’s reciprocity and de-escalation with respect to Ukraine.

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Poland and Czechia Reach Agreement on Turów Mine

Author(s): Łukasz Ogrodnik,Maciej Zaniewicz / Language(s): English

Keywords: Poland; Czechia; Turów Mine; agreement;

The prime ministers of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, and Czechia, Petr Fiala, signed on 3 February in Prague an agreement on the Turów mine. The conclusion of the compromise ends a legal and environmental dispute that has strained bilateral relations. It was also the first meeting between the two heads of government since Fiala’s cabinet was sworn-in in December 2021.

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Xi-Putin Meeting - China’s Open Support for Russia’s Policy Objectives

Author(s): Justyna Szczudlik / Language(s): English

Keywords: China; Russia; foreign policy; Xi Jinping; Vladimir Putin; security;

On 4 February, President Vladimir Putin paid a visit to China for the start of the Winter Olympics. Following the meeting with Xi Jinping, China and Russia issued a joint statement. For the first time, China has openly supported Russia in its security policy goals and has announced coordination with the Russian authorities. The Chinese support for Russia may have consequences for the security environment in Europe.

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The Cyberattack on Ukraine

Author(s): Oskar Szydłowski,Maciej Zaniewicz / Language(s): English

Keywords: Ukraine; Russia; cyberattack;

Ukrainian banks and government websites have become the target of a massive cyberattack, the source of which is believed to have been Russia. Further Russian cyberattacks are very likely, including on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. NATO countries are exposed to similar threats.

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Russia Invades Ukraine

Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner,Agnieszka Legucka,Maria Piechowska / Language(s): English

Keywords: Russia; Ukraine; Invasion;

On 24 February at about 5 a.m., the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation began shelling Ukrainian units in the east of the country and carried out rocket and bomb attacks on the airports in Borispol, Ozernoye, Kulbakin, Chuguev, Kramatorsk, and Chernobayevka, as well as on other military facilities throughout Ukraine. At the same time, artillery shelling of Ukrainian territory along the border with Russia and Belarus began. Airspace was closed to civilian aircraft.

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Legal Aspects of the Attack on Ukraine

Author(s): Szymon Zaręba / Language(s): English

Keywords: Ukraine; Russia; war; legal aspects; aggression;

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, carried out with the support of Belarus, is a violation of the norms of international law that form the basis of the international order shaped after the Second World War. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justifications of the attack are legally questionable and contradictory to facts. There are also violations of humanitarian law being committed in the course of the hostilities, especially concerning the protection of civilians. The aim of the international community should be to stop the aggression and hold accountable states and individuals responsible for these violations.

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EU Reaction to Russia’s Military Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Elżbieta Kaca,Aleksandra KOZIOŁ / Language(s): English

Keywords: EU; Russia; military invasion; Ukraine; reaction; economy;

On 24-25 February, an extraordinary summit of the European Council (EUCO) took place in Brussels to discuss the EU response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. The EU has adopted strong economic sanctions that will reduce Russia’s financial reserves in the long term. However, they would be more effective if the EU decided to cut off Russian banks immediately from the SWIFT system, a global channel of encrypted communication between financial institutions. This is still an open issue for negotiation between the Member States.

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Russian Disinformation Regarding the Attack on Ukraine

Author(s): Filip Bryjka / Language(s): English

Keywords: Ukraine; Russia; attack; disinformation;

In preparation for the military operation against Ukraine, Russia intensified its disinformation efforts against that country and Western states. By attributing responsibility for the escalation of the situation in the Donbas to the Ukrainian armed forces and accusing them of genocide, Russia has sought to fabricate a justification for its decision to recognise the statehood of the self-proclaimed republics and the subsequent launch of its “special military operation”. The Russian invasion has been accompanied by further disinformation activities aimed at the Ukrainian public, NATO, the EU, and their member states. The aim is to create an image of Ukraine as a failed state that is unable to defend its citizens and lacks the support of the West. An increase in the intensity of Russian disinformation activities against Poland, NATO, and the EU should be expected.

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NATO Reacts to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Artur Kacprzyk / Language(s): English

Keywords: NATO; Russia; Invasion; Ukraine; reaction;

At an extraordinary virtual summit on 25 February, NATO heads of state and government reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, which was attacked again by Russia this week. They also decided to further strengthen the Alliance military presence on NATO’s Eastern Flank. The summit was also attended by the leaders of Finland and Sweden, and representatives of EU institutions. Shortly before the summit, the presidents of the Bucharest Nine countries (Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia) held a meeting in Warsaw.

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Turkey’s Response to Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine

Author(s): Karol Wasilewski / Language(s): English

Keywords: Turkey; Russia; Ukraine; aggression; response; foreign policy;

Turkey has condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, calling it a gross violation of international law and a serious threat to world security. It also called for an end to the hostilities and expressed support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine. Turkey also suggested it might close the Black Sea straits to ships of the Russian Navy, which would be a clear political sign of support for Ukraine in the war with Russia.

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Russian Society on Their Country’s Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Agnieszka Legucka / Language(s): English

Keywords: Russia; Ukraine; Invasion; Society; Russians;

The Russian public is little aware of the scale of their country’s aggression against Ukraine. Only relatively small demonstrations and expressions of support for Ukraine by Russian citizens have taken place in the country. Russians have mostly supported the government’s recognition of the independence of the self-proclaimed “republics” in Donbas and accuse NATO of causing the conflict. The support of the business and power elite for Putin depends on the victory of Russian troops in Ukraine.

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Series:PISM Spotlight

Arab States and the War in Ukraine

Mass Protests in Kazakhstan

Australia-Japan Defence Agreement

U.S.-NATO Talks with Russia Yield No Breakthrough

Poland Takes Chairmanship of the OSCE

Military Coup in Burkina Faso

Contested Interpretations of the Indivisibility of Security

The U.S. and NATO Deliver Written Responses to Russia’s Security Demands and Proposals

Poland and Czechia Reach Agreement on Turów Mine

Xi-Putin Meeting - China’s Open Support for Russia’s Policy Objectives

The Cyberattack on Ukraine

Russia Invades Ukraine

Legal Aspects of the Attack on Ukraine

EU Reaction to Russia’s Military Invasion of Ukraine

Russian Disinformation Regarding the Attack on Ukraine

NATO Reacts to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Turkey’s Response to Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine

Russian Society on Their Country’s Invasion of Ukraine