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Russia has options other than full invasion of Ukraine
The world is awaiting Moscow's choice between invasion and diplomacy; it might yet opt for a lesser form of intervention
RussiaRussia's plans for Ukraine may not be finalised
Western governments are using warnings and dialogue to dissuade Moscow from actions they are still guessing at
RussiaUS-Russian talks offer uncertain path to de-escalation
Virtual talks between the US and Russian leaders opened the way to diplomacy without definitively ending fears of war
United StatesRussia-NATO ties frozen along deep dividing lines
Russia and NATO each suspects the other of aggressive military posturing; their respective responses increase that sense
RussiaGerman-Russian ties should survive Navalny attack
Berlin is unlikely to allow the Alexey Navalny poisoning to undermine economic cooperation with Russia
RussiaNATO accession will remain a long-term aim for Ukraine
The Kyiv government still aspires to NATO membership but is taking a lower-key approach than before
UkraineErdogan’s ambitions will strain EU ties further
Rising tensions with France over Libya are just one of several irritants in Turkey’s relations with world powers
TurkeyNATO’s Southern Hub will turn attention southwards
The Southern Hub is meant to enhance NATO’s 360-degree defence, but its main focus is the Middle East and North Africa
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