
Latest Eurasia Daily Monitor Articles

Moscow Seeks to Capitalize on Weakening Western Unity
Executive Summary: The Kremlin remains committed to its policy of confrontation with the West through weakening alliances and financial influence, despite Russia’s ongoing preparations for the potential end of its invasion of Ukraine. Moscow continues to stake its strategy on the expectation that BRICS countries... MORE

Russia Refuses to Make Meaningful Step on Road to Peace
Executive Summary: Recent U.S., European, and Ukrainian diplomatic efforts have gained momentum while the Kremlin insists on a ceasefire that aligns entirely with Russian interests. Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to dismiss U.S. threats of imposing tighter financial sanctions and tariffs against Russia, while excitement... MORE
Eurasia Digest, Volume 1, Issue 3
Welcome to Eurasia Digest, a weekly publication of Jamestown’s coverage of Eurasia. Every Friday, Jamestown will publish a compilation of articles written about Eurasia across all our publications. See the full issue here. In This Issue: PANORAMA Ukrainian Minerals Deal Must Balance Energy Independence with... MORE

Ukrainian Minerals Deal Must Balance Energy Independence with International Commitments
Executive Summary: Ukraine holds Europe’s largest reserves of uranium and aims to become self-sufficient in domestic uranium production by 2027. Ukraine and the United States are debating how a critical minerals deal could factor into potential security guarantees or a peace settlement in Russia’s war... MORE

Roscosmos’s Director General Exemplifies Inefficiency in Russian Government
Executive summary: Roscosmos, Russia’s state-owned space corporation, struggles with financial difficulties, inefficiencies, and the loss of Western partnerships despite its preeminent role in Russia’s space and defense sectors. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appointment of Dmitry Bakanov as Roscosmos’s Director General is part of Russia’s broader... MORE

Russia Focusing on Arctic to Divide West and Expand Its Influence and Position in Antarctica
Executive Summary: Moscow views Arctic cooperation with the United States as a means of deepening the divide between Washington and Europe. The United States, conversely, views cooperation with the Russian Federation in the Arctic as a means of dividing Moscow and Beijing. The Kremlin seeks... MORE

Credibility of Russia’s Red Sea Naval Facility Agreement with Sudan
Executive Summary: Moscow is pursuing the construction of a naval port on Sudan’s Red Sea coast, reflected in the finalization of an agreement between Russia and Sudan in February. The deal appears to be part of the Kremlin's efforts to create new strategic assets in... MORE

Georgia Remains Target of Attempted Russian Influence
Executive Summary: Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze acknowledged challenges in Georgia-EU relations in early February, citing bureaucratic obstacles, while reaffirming Georgia’s pro-European stance despite concerns that the current ruling party is leading the country toward Russia and undermining democratic principles. Political turbulence in Georgia following... MORE

Rising Arctic Temperatures Threaten Russian Cities and Military Facilities in Far North
Executive Summary: The Russian North is negatively impacted by climate change at a rate that is three times faster than in the south. The thawing permafrost, faltering infrastructure, and isolation of the population centers and military bases in Russia’s North place additional requirements on Moscow... MORE

Russia Experiences Reverse Industrialization as Economy Deteriorates
Executive Summary: The Russian economy appears to be experiencing “reverse industrialization,” shifting from the development of high-technology industries to labor-intensive sectors. This trend is negatively impacting Russia’s industrial output and economic development. Russia’s industrial growth is uneven, with the military-industrial complex showing the most growth... MORE