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IEŚ Commentaries 1729
26 October 2026
Michał Paszkowski

Europe’s Approach to Natural Gas Supplies from Russia

European countries have been reducing their purchases of Russian natural gas since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. However, the pace of this process has varied. In the first nine months of 2026, European Union member states imported approximately 11% more Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) than in the same period of the previous year, despite the announced ban...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1725
20 October 2026
Jakub Olchowski

Consequences of Ukrainian attacks on Yandex data centres

Between October 7 and 11, 2026, Ukrainian forces carried out drone attacks on Yandex data centres[1]. Three of the Russian tech giant’s six data centres (according to official figures) were targeted. In the days that followed, numerous reports—including some in Poland—suggested that the Ukrainian attacks had led to a decline in the intensity of Russian propaganda and...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1708
30 September 2026
Jakub Olchowski

Russia’s pressure on Europe. Between sabotage and disinformation

Russia’s actions targeting Europe are increasingly extending beyond isolated acts of sabotage, cyberattacks, or disinformation campaigns. Their significance lies in the combination of various instruments within a broader strategy aimed at weakening the West and curtailing its support for Ukraine. However, the response from European states remains largely reactive; the initiative...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1666
17 July 2026
Jakub Bornio

NATO after the Ankara Summit: Deepening the Europeanisation of the Alliance amid Persistent Instability

The NATO Summit in Ankara, held on 7–8 July 2026, should be regarded as a moderate success. The principal directions of NATO’s evolution were maintained, with the gradual Europeanisation of the Alliance remaining the central element of this process. At the same time, the meeting confirmed that NATO continues to face structural challenges – both internal and external – that...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1656
8 July 2026
Michał Paszkowski

Effectiveness of Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s oil and fuel infrastructure

Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s oil and fuel infrastructure are no longer limited to isolated sabotage or military operations; they are now producing measurable economic and organisational effects. A series of attacks on refineries, fuel depots, transhipment terminals, and elements of transmission infrastructure have led to reduced operations at some facilities, disruptions in...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1652
2 July 2026
Michał Paszkowski

European Union Sanctions on Russian Natural Gas Supplies in the Context of the Security of Central European Countries

The entry into force of successive EU restrictions on imports of Russian natural gas is intended to complete the process of phasing out supplies from Russia and to permanently reshape the structure of the European market for this commodity. The REPowerEU regulation, adopted in early 2026, provides for a gradual phase-out of imports: from a ban on concluding new contracts, through...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1620
19 May 2026
Michał Paszkowski

Reconfiguring Gas Security in Southern Europe

In recent years, the architecture of energy security in the countries of Southern Europe has undergone a significant transformation, driven by supply shocks and shifts in the international environment. A region that for decades depended heavily on energy supplies from Russia is now playing an increasingly important role as a transit and balancing area for new natural gas flows...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1615
13 May 2026
Michał Paszkowski | Andrzej Szabaciuk | Jędrzej Jander

Ukrainian Strikes on Targets Deep Inside the Territory of the Russian Federation

In the ongoing war, Russia has consistently targeted Ukraine’s energy sector. In response—and as part of a strategy aimed at reducing the aggressor’s financial revenues from energy exports—Ukraine has increasingly shifted its kinetic operations towards Russian energy infrastructure, including refineries, crude oil terminals, transhipment facilities, and pipelines. In the...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1611
7 May 2026
Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik

Science diplomacy as an instrument of Russia’s influence in the Baltic Sea Region

Science diplomacy, traditionally viewed as a tool for cooperation and confidence-building between states, is increasingly being treated by Russia as a means to an end. In the Baltic Sea Region, academic cooperation, scientific research, and expert activities are being utilised by the Russian Federation as part of a broader strategy of influence – aimed at rebuilding its...

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IEŚ Commentaries 1605
1 May 2026
Michał Paszkowski

Ukraine’s Nuclear Sector 40 Years After the Chernobyl Disaster

Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, it is evident that Ukraine’s nuclear sector has undergone a lasting shift toward risk management; rather than expansion, the priorities have become safety, reliability, and system resilience. The ongoing war has further tested this model, exposing the critical dependence of stable electricity generation on the power grid, as well as the...

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