The massive attack of the Ukrainians on the Russian oil industry and the unprecedented activation of Europe Nika Chitadze Professor of the International Black Sea University Director of the Center for International Studies Ukraine has a new strategy - purposefully attacking Russian oil refineries to create fuel shortages. Ukraine carried out drone attacks on several oil facilities, including the oil refinery in the Ryazan region, which is one of the major suppliers of the Moscow region. This is a significant blow to the logistics of the Russians, as it makes it difficult to supply the front with fuel. Russians need an average of 18,000 tons of fuel per day, and Russia will be forced to transport fuel from further distances, which increases the time, distance, and costs of delivery, and at the same time increases their vulnerability. At the same time, the Legion "Freedom of Russia" fighting on the side of Ukraine achieves success during various military operations on th
Black Sea Security and Geopolitics in 21st Century: From Theory into Practice - A “New Cold War” Scenario
Black Sea Security and Geopolitics in 21 st Century: From Theory into Practice - A “New Cold War” Scenario Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia Professor, Deputy Director of the Center for International Studies Abstract: The Black Sea region is increasingly becoming a priority on the international agenda. In fact, a regional approach is emerging as actors understand that common problems need to be addressed jointly. Nevertheless, cooperation efforts are hampered by a number of factors, such as uneven economic and political development within and among countries, nationalist forces, and longstanding animosities between regional players. In this context, it is imperative to foster sound policies aimed at strengthening dialogue and cooperation so as to contain and ultimately resolve conflicts with peaceful means. However, there is little policy-oriented research on the challenges and opportunities for cooperation in the Black Sea region. The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact