In a report published on Thursday 22 May, the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) concluded that “unpowering Russia is both urgent and feasible”, explaining that the EU was far from powerless in the face of Russian hostility, but that it was under-exploiting its capacity to do so.
“The EU has diplomatic reach, economic weight, security tools and a track record of seeking partnerships (...). But it must use these assets with purpose and strategic intent” to weaken...