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Beyond Moldova’s October Elections | Briefing Room | ISW
Oct 9, 2025 - Christina Harward explains how Russia’s efforts to influence Moldova’s domestic politics will continue in the upcoming years.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russia-threatens-democracy-in-georgia/
Russia Threatens Democracy in Georgia | Briefing Room | ISW
Jun 12, 2025 - Davit Gasparyan details the state of democracy in Georgia ahead of the 2024 elections and its long-standing aspirations to join the West.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/putins-poison-pill-for-peace-talks/
Putin's Poison Pill for Peace Talks | Briefing Room | ISW
Jul 12, 2025 - George Barros reviews Russia’s extreme demands for peace talks with Ukraine.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/examining-the-ukrainian-defense-of-pokrovsk/
The Ukrainian Defense of Pokrovsk | Briefing Room | ISW
Jun 12, 2025 - The Ukrainian defense of Pokrovsk, led by drone operators, has compelled Russia to seek other avenues for advance in Donetsk Oblast.
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