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Briefing Papers

Early frosts – the Russian economy at the end of spring 2025 

Russia’s wartime economy is slowing: civilian output is shrinking, inflation is rising, and China now dominates industrial imports. Growth limits are in sight

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
Briefing Papers

Russia–Ukraine memorandum: is Putin serious about making concessions?

Trump–Putin dialogue triggers a shift: Moscow and Kyiv drop irreconcilable ceasefire terms, paving the way for direct talks and a possible US–Russia summit

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
Briefing Papers

Istanbul 2.0: the evolution of the Kremlin’s requirements for peace

As the Kremlin reopens the door to peace talks, a new threat emerges: its own war supporters may see compromise as betrayal

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
Briefing Papers

The long march of Victory Day – from memory to mobilisation

Victory Day has become a tool of mobilisation. The Kremlin now uses war memory to justify aggression and offer symbolic stability amid public anxiety

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
New Eurasian Strategies Centre

Based in London and Washington, D.C., NEST Centre brings together the best expertise on Russia and the surrounding region. Its mission is to identify the forces shaping Russia’s long-term future, analyse their impact and develop strategies to bring about peaceful and positive development of the country

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Reports

Turkey and the war in Ukraine: how has Ankara’s foreign policy changed since February 2022?

Turkey has been balancing between Moscow and Kyiv but now faces growing challenges. As tensions rise, will it maintain neutrality or reshape its regional role?

Ruslan Suleymanov
Ruslan Suleymanov
Reports

Mistress of the seas: what’s new in the Kremlin’s geostrategic ambitions and priorities

Russia’s maritime ambitions face setbacks as logistical and financial challenges hinder progress on key projects, such as the Northern Sea Route

John LoughVladimir PastukhovNikolai Petrov
John Lough, Vladimir Pastukhov, Nikolai Petrov
Reports

Putin’s dilemma: war or peace?

Putin sees progress in Ukraine, but war strains mount. Labour and equipment shortages grow, while Russia leans on allies to sustain its military and economy 
John LoughVladimir PastukhovElla PaneyakhNikolai Petrov
John Lough, Vladimir Pastukhov, Ella Paneyakh, Nikolai Petrov

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