International Reports

Slovakia: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

A neighbour closely at Ukraine's side

From the first day of the attack on Ukraine, Slovak leaders have unequivocally condemned this act of aggression.

Michal Petrík

Serbia: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

One Year of Ukraine War in Serbia – “Zeitenwende” in Serbian?

In much of the commentary dealing with Serbia's handling of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine over the past 12 months, many Western observers saw the simple continuation of pro-Russian policies. This analysis is too simplistic and does not do justice to the complex situation in Serbia.

Jakov Devčić

Katja Christina Plate, Mihai Marc

Romania: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

From crisis reaction to long-distance running

The Romanian population was - and still is - appalled by the recent Russian attack on Ukraine on 24th of February 2022, which is strongly condemned in its entirety by all Romanian representatives and the vast majority of MPs as well as the population. There are historically rooted strong anti-Russian resentments in Romania, which are currently reflected in the explicit support for Ukraine. The Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) also strongly and unequivocally condemned the Russian attack from the beginning. But what are the political and social effects of the Ukrainian war on Romania one year after the war began?

David Gregosz, Dr. Daniel Lemmen

Poland: political and social impact one year after the start of the war in Ukraine

Poland's role in the Ukraine conflict

As a direct neighbor of Ukraine, Poland is directly affected by the consequences of the conflict.

Daniel Braun, Davor Pasoski

North Macedonia: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

Citizens and Parties Condemn Russian Aggression

North Macedonia since the beginning of the Russian aggression to Ukraine is a loyal ally to its western friends. With one unique exception all major political forces agree on that stance.

Montenegro: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

One Year of the War in Ukraine in Montenegro – Political Tensions and Polarization

Montenegrin society, like the party system, is characterized by polarization and duality in its assessment of the Russian war in Ukraine. Little can be found in the political debate between pro-Ukrainian positions, which are linked to a commitment to NATO membership and EU perspectives, and pro-Russian attitudes.

Jakov Devčić

Daniel Braun, Granit Ternava

Kosovo: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

Kosovar Government is using the Geopolitical Antagonism in the Interest to Move Forward in the Conflict with Serbia

Russia's war against Ukraine has a direct economic impact on the country, while developments in Kosovar-Serbian relations are seen in the context of the war in Ukraine.

Hungary: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

Even one year after the Russian invasion, Hungary does not support Ukraine militarily, but only humanitarianly

Already before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, conflicts over the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine strained relations between Hungary and Ukraine.

Michael Winzer

Czechia: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

Czech Republic's clear course in support of Ukraine

Since 24 February, Czechia has taken a highly ambitious course in support of Ukraine and punishing Russia for its new wave of aggression against its neighbour.

Pavel Havlíček

Holger Haibach, Luka Blaić

Croatia: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

Since Russia´s Attack on Ukraine, the Country´s pro-Ukraine Sentiment towards the War has Remained Unchanged.

For Croatians, the war in Ukraine brought back traumas from its own Homeland war of the 1990s and this has ensured a resolute solidarity with the struggle of the Ukrainian people. However, the war gives room for different interpretation and thus sharpens the internal dispute between government, opposition and president.