Nichita Gurcov is the Europe & Central Asia Senior Analyst at ACLED. He has been with the organization since January 2023. Nichita holds an MA in International Politics from the University of Manchester and a BA in Journalism from Moldova State University. He previously worked on conflicts in Moldova and Ukraine.
Spoken languages: English, Romanian and Russian Timezone: Central European Time - CET
Farmers in Greece and France took to the streets in large numbers, and Ukraine targeted Russian oil and gas infrastructure in the Caspian Sea while Russia bombed key locations in Ukraine’s Odesa region.
Overview of political violence events in Ukraine from 13 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
Despite attempts to end the war and resource issues on both sides, Russia appears to be nowhere near running out of steam.
Overview of political violence events in Ukraine from 29 November to 5 December 2025.
Suspicious drone activity increased in Europe, pro-Russian agents in Poland blew up a rail link to Ukraine, and Russia ramped up pressure on Ukraine’s frontlines and energy infrastructure.
The third in a series on the shadow war between Russia and Ukraine, this report examines the tactics and motivations for acts of sabotage carried out by both countries.
Overview of political violence and conflict events in Ukraine from 15 to 21 November 2025
In October, unidentified drones wreaked havoc across Europe, Ukraine retaliated for strikes against its energy infrastructure, and the government cracked down on demonstrators and opposition in Georgia.
