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Intense diplomatic activity could be a feature of 2024 after a year of disappointment for both sides.

By Lawrence Freedman

The Russian president feels vindicated in his belief that he can outlast the West in Ukraine.

By Katie Stallard

If it wants long-term Western support, Kyiv needs to show that it has a coherent war strategy.

By Lawrence Freedman

Simply “not losing” in Ukraine is not enough for Russia.

By Lawrence Freedman

From universalists to Westernists, there are common patterns holding the views on the two conflicts together.

By Bruno Maçães

What the persistent rumours about the Russian president’s health do and do not tell us about the country’s future.

By Katie Stallard

Despite its wealth and ambition, the European Union is limited as an actor in the great conflicts of our time.

By Wolfgang Münchau