The Cold War term for a kind of stifled sovereignty has gained attention as a possible solution to the standoff with Russia. But the nation it’s named for would rather forget about it.
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Europe Calls for Peace, but Not at Any Price
Two days of intense diplomacy on both sides of the Atlantic leave the standoff over Ukraine with Russia frozen in place.
What is ‘Finlandization,’ a Status Proposed for Ukraine?
During the Cold War, Finland promised not to join NATO and let Moscow influence its affairs — the kinds of concessions Ukraine is resisting.
What Are the Minsk Accords, and Could They Defuse the Ukraine Crisis?
European diplomats are exploring whether a seven-year-old negotiating channel, initially intended to resolve a conflict in eastern Ukraine, can be repurposed to calm a wider crisis.
Putin Warns the West and Ukraine, but Keeps His Intentions a Mystery
President Vladimir Putin said diplomatic ideas raised in a meeting by French President Emmanuel Macron were worth pursuing, but did not rule out a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Macron Tries to Avert a European War and Reshape European Security
The French president’s shuttle diplomacy this week in Moscow and Kyiv will be a delicate exercise, given European reservations and American resolve.
Apathy and Anger in France’s Election Everytown
Auxerre has backed the winner in every French presidential race for 40 years. This time, the town’s politics are drifting right, and many struggling residents see little to vote for.
Turkey, a Sometimes Wavering NATO Ally, Backs Ukraine
In a public rebuke of Russia, Turkey will expand supplies of one of the Ukrainian Army’s most sophisticated weapons, a long-range, Turkish-made armed drone.
Five Takeaways on Ukraine Crisis, After Putin Breaks Silence
The threat of conflict may not have passed, despite a flurry of diplomacy in Moscow and Kyiv.
Putin and Macron Talk Again on Ukraine and De-Escalation
The two leaders discussed Ukraine and Russia’s demand for “security guarantees” that would include a legally binding halt on NATO expansion to the east.