Europe and Central Asia Overview: September 2025
In August, strikes on energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia intensified, and the Novi Sad demonstrations escalated in Serbia as they entered their 10th month.
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Fedor K
Belarus and Russia Researcher
Fedor is the Belarus and Russia Researcher at ACLED and has been with the organization since July 2024. He holds a MSc in Political Analysis and a BA in International Relations. Prior to ACLED, Fedor’s research focused on human rights, political violence and protest movements in Eastern Europe.
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Europe and Central Asia Overview: August 2025
In July, escalated Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted aerial and rail traffic in Russia, the civilian toll in Ukraine rose sharply as the battles increased to record levels, and anti-migration demonstrations gained momentum in several European countries.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: July 2025
In June, coordinated demonstrations challenged mass tourism in Europe, the government crackdown in Georgia intensified, and clashes and arrests took place amid demands for snap elections in Serbia.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: June 2025
In May, pro-Palestine protests swept across Europe, waves of Ukrainian drones struck deep into Russia, and a former Yanukovych associate was gunned down near Madrid.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: May 2025
In April 2025, drug traffickers in France attacked prisons, gunfire intensified along the Armenia-Azerbaijan borders, and Russia advanced slowly in Ukraine amid increased targeting of civilians.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: March 2025
Germany, Greece, Russia, and Ukraine face demonstrations and attacks amid political tensions and military actions.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: February 2025
Report on protests and political situations in Georgia, Greece, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: January 2025
Overview of demonstrations and conflicts in various countries, focusing on EU-Mercosur deal protests, Georgian unrest, Russian-Ukraine conflict, and Ukraine's challenges.
