Europe and Central Asia Overview: July 2026
Ukrainian drones strangled Russia’s supply lines and heavily attacked Moscow, and Albanians protested Kushner’s luxury resort.
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Witold Stupnicki
Senior Analyst, Europe & Central Asia
Witold Stupnicki is a Senior Analyst for Europe & Central Asia at ACLED. In this role, he contributes to the analysis of conflict, political violence, and demonstration trends across the region. Prior to joining ACLED, Witold worked with UN agencies and international NGOs across various conflict and humanitarian settings in the Middle East and Europe. He holds a Master's degree in Law from the University of Warsaw.
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Ukraine war situation update | 6 – 12 June 2026
Russia steps up its targeting of critical civilian infrastructure along Ukraine’s front line regions.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: June 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged air attacks, while drones veering off course into Eastern Europe tested air defenses, and anti-migration violence spread across the Netherlands.
Ukraine war situation update | 16 – 22 May 2026
Ukraine’s offensive reach deep inside Russia only seems to be increasing in 2026
Russia’s shadow fleet presents a sustained hybrid war threat at sea
This report builds on the shadow war series between Russia and Ukraine to look at suspected undersea infrastructure damage and drone activity linked to Russia’s shadow fleet across the Baltic and North Sea.
Ukraine war situation update | 9 May – 15 May 2026
Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire again functioned as a tactical pause rather than an actual de-escalation measure
Europe and Central Asia Overview: May 2026
Mass demonstrations marked the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary, rising fuel prices sparked mass protests in Ireland, and Ukraine continued to target Russia’s oil production.
Ukraine war situation update | 4 – 10 April 2026
Russian first-person view drone attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine’s Nikopol district have reached a new level of lethality.
Past events
Webinar | Russia's shadow fleet: Sanctions evasion meets hybrid warfare
Watch the recorded conversation with regional experts as we dive into the murky world of hybrid warfare — where commercial shipping ends and state-sponsored sabotage begins.
