Tag: Ukraine conflict

Dagestan National Centre Flag
Posted in Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Geopolitics of the Dagestan National Centre and the Dagestan Battalion ‘Imam Shamil’

The establishment of the Dagestan National Centre in Russia and the Dagestan Volunteer Battalion ‘Imam Shamil’ in Ukraine underscores the reverberations of the Ukraine conflict in the North Caucasus. This development highlights a substantial threat emanating from various movements and organisations, advocating for the destabilisation and fragmentation of the Russian Federation.

Muslim world
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Middle East Russia Ukraine

Ukraine – Russia conflict and the Muslim world

The KazanForum 2023 and Zelensky’s visit to Jeddah during the Arab League summit underlined how strategic is the Muslim world for Russia and Ukraine.

CIA headquarter
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Intelligence & Geopolitics Russia Ukraine United States

CIA recruiting video for dissatisfied Russians: Intelligence and strategic communications during the Ukraine conflict

The CIA video in the Russian language published on YouTube, which invites dissatisfied Russians to provide information to the U.S. Intelligence agency, confirms Washington’s strategy to create a network of assets inside the Russian Federation and put pressure on the Kremlin.

Ukraine War
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Ukraine

Third Actors and Implications for International Order in the Ukraine War

On the surface, the Ukraine war appears to be a conflict between two primary actors, namely, the Russian Federation and the sovereign nation of Ukraine. On deeper analysis, however, it can be said that the Ukraine war is an example of great power competition.

The flag of the Muslim Corp "Kavkaz" appeared in pictures and videos spread by the group.
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict and the Muslim Corp “Kavkaz”

The presence of the Musul’manskij korpus “Kavkaz” in the Ukraine conflict stressed the significant role that volunteer battalions have in supporting Kyiv and fighting against the Russian Federation, which they consider an imminent threat to the Ukrainian territory and the Muslim umma.

Online Webinar A Year of Ukraine Conflict SpecialEurasia February 2023
Posted in Events SpecialEurasia News Ukraine

Summary: online webinar “A year of Ukraine conflict: insights, geopolitical analysis, possible future developments.”

On Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, SpecialEurasia, Mondo Internazionale, Opinio Juris – Law & Political Review and MInter Group srl organised the online webinar “A year of Ukraine conflict: insights, geopolitical analysis, possible future developments” to analyse the last year of fighting in Ukraine contextualising this event in the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard.

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman (Credits: Image by Makalu from Pixabay)
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis Ukraine

Ukraine conflict, Oman’s mediator role and Tehran’s foreign policy

Following the allegations of Iran being involved in the Ukrainian conflict by delivering weapons to Russia, Tehran has been under severe international pressure and sanctions. Given its good relationship with Iran and its neutral foreign policy, Oman might emerge as a strategic regional mediator and help resolve critical issues such as the revival of the Iranian nuclear deal and the dispute between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan flag
Posted in AfPak Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Pakistani ammunition supply to Ukraine and Moscow-Islamabad relations

In the context of the Ukraine conflict and the changing geopolitical scenario in Eurasia, Islamabad denied the ammunition supply to Ukraine to avoid any possible deterioration of the relations with the Russian Federation, which is actively involved in promoting the Pakistani energy and logistic markets.

Russia economy and sanctions
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis Russia

Russia’s economy since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict: sanctions are taking their toll

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked economic sanctions, which are meant to cripple the economy while detracting from Russia’s ability to wage war. This paper will analyse the sanctions’ impact, the war on the Russian economy and possible future implications.

Ukraine Conflict map
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Peace in Ukraine as a factor to stabilise the situation in Eurasia

The beginning of the Ukraine conflict drew a line under the development of the geopolitical situation on the Eurasian continent over the past three decades since the beginning of the 1990s.

Almaz Kudabek Turan Battalion e1669051931650
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Established the Turkic ‘Turan Battalion’ in Ukraine to fight against Russian armed forces

The creation of the Turan Battalion confirmed that the Ukraine conflict had become the perfect battleground for international fighters and contractors united by the desire to fight against the Russian Federation and promote their ideologies and goals.

Ramzan Kadyrov
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Caucasus Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict, Ramzan Kadyrov’s strategic communications and possible future scenarios

Since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has played a decisive and influential role in assisting the Russian military operations on the ground with his kadyrovtsy and Chechen troops and supporting the Kremlin’s ideological confrontation with the West.

Vladimir Putin
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict: Putin declared the partial military mobilisation

In a video message, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the partial military mobilisation, confirming the difficult situation that the Russian troops are experiencing in the Ukraine conflict due to Kyiv’s counter-offensive to reconquer Donbas and Crimea.

Georgia Flag
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Caucasus Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474 Russia Ukraine

Will Georgia open a “second front” against Russia?

Georgian authorities denied that Tbilisi would hold a referendum to open a “second front” against the Russian Federation, destabilising the South Caucasus and threatening the Georgian economy, which is heavily dependent on the Russian market.

CONFERENZA CONFLITTO IN UCRAINA RUSSIA Rischio geopolitico economico sicurezza e terrorismo jihadista3 page 0001
Posted in Events SpecialEurasia News Terrorism Ukraine

Online book presentation “Conflict in Ukraine: geopolitical risk, jihadist propaganda and threat for Europe”: a summary

On June 24th, 2022, SpecialEurasia, in cooperation with Criminalità e Giustizia, CISINT, Cesintel, IPA, ADR 360 and CCMN, organised an online webinar to present the book “Conflict in Ukraine: geopolitical risk, jihadist propaganda and threat for Europe”.

Hackers
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict’s impact on cyber landscape and potential threats

Recent cyber attacks against Italian government websites highlighted the Ukraine conflict’s impact on the cyber landscape and possible future threats to Europe and Russia’s public institutions and private businesses.

Chechen troops
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict and Muslim ‘mujahideen’ among the Russian forces

Since several Muslim soldiers are fighting in Ukraine among the ranks of the Russian troops, there is considerable debate and propaganda if they can be considered ‘mujahideen’ who fight in ‘the path of Allah’ or ‘disbelievers’.

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Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Geopolitical risk of foreign mercenaries and fighters in the Ukraine conflict

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, several foreign fighters from different countries are fighting in Ukraine to support Kyiv’s Government. On the other hand, Middle Eastern newspapers reported that Syrian and Iranian fighters might arrive in Ukraine to fight among the Kremlin’s ranks.

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Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict and its impact on food and regional security

Since the beginning of the special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, political leaders and experts have been seriously concerned about the situation on the world food market. It is possible that a number of countries in North Africa and the Middle East may face a real threat of famine.

Persian Gulf oil tanker
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis Ukraine

Geopolitical scenarios of the Persian Gulf in the aftermath of the Ukrainian crisis

The Ukrainian crisis, which was supposed to represent the collapse of the Russian economy and its leading role in Eurasia, is having unexpected implications. The sanctions imposed on Moscow’s energy supplies have caused oil prices to rise and created some opportunities for the Persian Gulf countries.

Russian Muslim organisations meeting
Posted in Caucasus Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict, the North Caucasus, and Russian Muslim leaders’ support to the Kremlin

Since the Ukraine conflict has attracted foreign fighters and the Russian Armed Forces have among their soldiers Muslim believers, the leaders of the Russian Muslim organisations released a statement supporting the Kremlin.

Russian Army
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Russia security can not be anti-Russian

Ukraine conflict and the Russian military operations highlight that international security can only be mutual, based on relevant contractual obligations and tangible actions that create an atmosphere of mutual trust.

Iran energy market and opportunities
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis Ukraine

The Ukraine conflict can boost Iranian energy exports

The Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions against Russia might highlight the Iranian role in the oil sector in the Eurasian chessboard, especially for the European Union interested in diversifying its energy import and decreasing the Russian grip.

Geopolitics of Moldova and Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Moldova applied for EU membership

The Moldovan application for EU membership might create another front of the confrontation between Moscow and Brussels in a period of time characterised by European sanctions due to the Russian military invasion in Ukraine. 

A Russian helicopter
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict and the Russian influence areas

Until now, the Ukrainian conflict has not changed the situation in the Russian influence areas where regional players mainly preferred to maintain neutrality and avoid any confrontation with Moscow.

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Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Russia Terrorism Ukraine

Ukraine conflict, foreign fighters and European security

The Ukraine conflict has attracted the attention of foreign fighters eager to fight against the Russian troops and the Chechen kadyrovtsy. If the war lasts longer than Moscow planned, there is a severe threat that Ukraine might evolve into a battleground where foreign fighters will promote terrorism and jihadist propaganda.

Gazprom Power of Siberia gas pipeline map
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Russia Ukraine

Ukraine conflict, natural gas pipelines and Russian strategy

As clashes in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities escalate, Brussels is discussing additional manoeuvres to strike Russia, although Moscow might have adopted counter-measures based on alternative gas pipelines to export its natural gas to the Asian markets and support its economy.