RUSSIA MONITOR MONTHLY 05/2021
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Russia–NATO Tensions Continue On Both Flanks
Russian aircraft have made a number of provocative moves both in the Baltic Sea, as well as along the bloc’s southern wing, in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. There are more and more reports of Russian jets seizing NATO planes.
Russia Aims To Boost Military Facilities in Syria
The Kremlin has decided to put an end to the years-long rivalry between its foreign and defense ministries in Syria. President Vladimir Putin reportedly tasked both with securing additional land and naval rights in Syria.
Russian Economy Comes Badly Because Of Pandemic
Russia imposed a “non-working” period across the country at the end of April in a move that lowered the country’s industrial output and – along with an energy crisis and a shaky Russian economy – thus heaping pressure on the country’s financial strength.
Gazprom Is Turning Towards China, But There Are Problems
With the gloomy prospects for the European gas market, Gazprom is making efforts to send more energy eastwards. Beijing is keen to buy more gas from Russia, yet it is wary of subsidizing Gazprom’s fresh energy projects.
Rosneft, Transneft In New Feud Over Transportation Tariffs
The CEO of Rosneft, Russia’s crude oil major, made a proposal to cut transportation tariffs via the pipeline network that is managed by the Russian oil pipeline monopoly Transneft. The latter firm said these hit to a record-low level, with money flowing out from the federal budget, into pockets of private shareholders.
Energetic paradigm shift and a crisis in Russia – summary
On May 27, 2020, the editors of The Warsaw Institute Review held another online event with Wojciech Jakóbik, an expert on energy security and geopolitics and BiznesAlert editor-in-chief.
Tensions Rise in the Black Sea
Moscow’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine has built up Russia’s military capabilities in the Black Sea. Not only did the Kremlin push Ukraine out from the basin, but it also made its way for testing its missiles there.
Cyber attacks during Covid-19 pandemic
The U.N. disarmament chief reported during Security Council meeting on 22 of May that “cybercrime is on the rise, with a 600% increase in malicious emails during the current crisis”.
The future of Hong Kong after the Chinese parliament sitting
On May 28, during the last day of the 13th NPC Convention, the PRC authorities adopted the National Security Legislation. The amendments are intended to allow for a crackdown on all forms of activity which the central authorities consider to be treason, attempted secession, incitement or “subversive activity”.
Russia Unveils Rescue Plan for Oil Sector
Russia is dependent on trading hydrocarbons, while the overall condition of the country’s oil sector serves a pivotal role in its entire economy. It has always been favored by the state. Certainly this seems apparent as the world has plunged into a deep crisis.
Warsaw Institute expert in CIR debate
Grzegorz Kuczyński, expert on Eastern affairs and director of the Eurasia program at Warsaw Institute, participated in the debate “Security after the pandemic” organized on Tuesday, 26 May 2020 by the Center for International Relations.
Russia: Medical Aid in the Service of Disinformation
In an interview, Maciej Jastrzębski, a Moscow-based foreign news correspondent of the Polish Radio, discusses the current affairs in Russia and the whole context of the country’s activities worldwide.
Warsaw Institute again in LRT
A full reprint of the Warsaw Institute article from the China Monitor program dealing with Chinese investments in the CEE region appeared on the website of the Lithuanian public broadcaster.
Estonian World Review reprints an article by Warsaw Institute
The portal has reprinted our article from China Monitor program regarding Chinese infrastructure investments in Central and Eastern Europe by Paweł Paszak.
Army Technology cites a report by Warsaw Institute
The portal analyzes our Special Report on the consequences of Brexit for the defence industry of the European Union and Great Britain, the future of trade relations and the Common Security and Defence Policy.
Proceedings of the Chinese Parliament in the shadow of crisis and rivalry with the USA
On Friday, May 22, the National People’s Congress (NPC) commenced its long-awaited session, throughout which key economic and security policy decisions will be made.
Coronavirus in Russia: Bad News for the Country
Russia is bound to witness a spike in mortality in the coming days. With new infections beginning to dip in many regions, local officials are now struggling to balance measures to prevent the virus.
Russia’s Rosneft Has New Ownership Structure But Same CEO
Russia’s biggest state-run crude oil company Rosneft officially confirmed it saw the shift in its ownership structure – and is now no longer controlled by the state after the Rosneftegaz state holding company had relinquished its controlling stake.
Russia Monitor Monthly 04/2020
All Russia Monitor articles from April are now available in one file, which is a review of the most important events from last month regarding broadly understood security policy in Russia and the Kremlin’s foreign policy.
Digital Heart of the Three Seas
Thanks to relatively early and decisive measures taken by the Polish government, the course of the pandemic by the Vistula did not take as dramatic development as in many other European countries.
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