After the Russian invasion on Ukraine, Kosovo and the Western Balkans region as a whole, once again became a focus of international attention. There is almost no relevant report or discussions at which Bosnia and Herzegovina is not identified as a location of possible conflict. — by The International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)(published with the consent of IFIMES ©, all images © Pierre Crom)

A flare-up in Transnistria could destabilise an already vulnerable country and open a new front in the Ukrainian conflict. — by Madalin Necsutu (published with the consent of IWPR, all images by Pierre Crom ©) Subjectio.org Fears are growing that Moldova could be drawn into Russia’s war in Ukraine after a series of explosions in its breakaway region of Transnistria that officials and analysts warn could have been false flag…

How the voices of people in Bosnia and Herzegovina are made irrelevant. By Gorana Mlinarevic and Nela Porobić Isaković Subjectio.org In the last month or so, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has, first hesitantly, and then more conspicuously, returned to the global media. Apparently, a new war is about to break out. …

By Dionis Cenușa Subjectio.org “The migration crisis caused by the Lukashenko regime on the border with Poland highlights that the EU’s external borders can be destabilized from all directions, including from the East…” Belarus once again occupies an urgent place on the European Union (EU) agenda, this time due to the migration crisis caused by the Alexander Lukashenko regime. The situation has already deteriorated into a humanitarian crisis, and the involvement of the army on both sides of the…

By Sidita Kushi Subjectio.org The EU’s policy of equalising blame in the Western Balkans has fuelled Serbian aggression against Kosovo, writes Sidita Kushi. In the 1990s, as the Butcher of the Balkans, Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic was committing ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and Kosovo (admitted by Serbian officials), the West…

By Anastasia Magazova Subjectio.org After Russia occupied Crimea in 2014, not only was the Ukrainian government ousted from the peninsula, but also freedom of speech, followed by professional journalism. From the moment Russia set foot on Crimea, a hunt commenced for journalists who critically covered the military invasion. Within a month, they had to make a choice: switch sides or remain professional. Few chose the latter.

By Dionis Cenușa Subjectio.org “It is true that the European agenda will be stronger than ever. The electoral success of the PAS will result in a pro-EU majority in parliament and a strong government anchored in the European vector …” In full harmony with the most optimistic polls, the Action and Solidarity Party’s team (PAS) won the snap parliamentary elections. This success was largely based on the image of President Maia Sandu, who promoted participation in the vote, against political corruption, throughout the election campaign, including…

By Brian Whitmore “Axis of autocrats: Belarus dictator Lukashenka backs Putin’s Ukraine war” by Brian Whitmore was originally published on Atlantic Council. Subjectio.org The axis of autocrats in Eastern Europe continues to solidify as Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka bends over backwards to please his patrons and masters in the Kremlin. In the wake of last month’s summit meeting with Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Lukashenka has made two announcements that effectively indicate he is prepared to recognize Russia’s…

By Dionis Cenușa Subjectio.org “At the background of Russia that is limping, Romania can articulate a robust “vaccine diplomacy “, which, in addition to increasing its popularity among Moldovan citizens, will contribute to diminishing Russian influence …” Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health crisis in Moldova has stood out due to the high rate of infection and mortality, which places it in the list of the most active sources of infection in Eastern Europe. But, in addition to the multiple…