On 21 February, the Contact Group on Russia-West Relations met to discuss the new Russian diaspora following the substantial emigration from Russia over the past twelve months. The group attempted to answer difficult questions about the diaspora, including its locations, numbers, and attitudes.
You can find a summary of the meeting here.
In June, the Contact Group convened for a two-day in-person meeting in Istanbul to discuss the future of the Group and exchange views on the state of, and prospects for, Russia-West relations.
As we enter 2025 with the imminent return of US President-elect Donald Trump to the White House and war still raging in Ukraine, we asked members of our network who are actively engaged in their domestic politics what the defence and security priorities for their country or party should be for the year ahead.
Valentina Martínez has extensive political experience on international issues, beginning in 2000 in the European Parliament. In 2002 she was appointed Chief of Staff of the International Secretariat that she now directs, dedicating more than ten years to it until in 2012 she became part of the...