This series, published in collaboration with Voxeurop, offers perspectives on the invasion of Ukraine from the former 'Soviet bloc' and bordering countries
Orbán says Hungary is ‘exempt’ from the conflict: tell that to his friend in Moscow
György Dalos
In this, one of a series of essays on the war in Ukraine from countries in or neighbouring the former Eastern bloc, a Hungarian historian asks how long the country can remain on the fence
The cult of Putin in Serbia reflects a nation that has still not dealt with its past
Tomislav Marković
In this, one of a series of essays from countries in or neighbouring the former Soviet bloc, a Serbian poet decries the glorification of Russia’s aggression
We must not abandon Russians to Putin’s sphere of influence
Rosa Liksom
In this, one of a series of essays on the war in Ukraine from countries in or neighbouring the former Soviet bloc, a Finnish artist and writer argues that cultural ties with Russia remain essential
Why we are wary of Russian émigrés in Georgia – so soon after Russian invaders
Davit Gabunia
In this, one of a series of essays on the war in Ukraine from countries in or neighbouring the former Soviet bloc, a Georgian playwright says the government is out of step with the anti-Putin popular mood
I had to fight for Bosnia. That’s how I know Ukrainians can win, and they will rebuild
Faruk Šehić
In this, one of a series of essays from countries in or bordering the former Soviet bloc, a Bosnian poet warns that Europe will have to leave its comfort zone
