The price of normalizing Russia (opens in new tab)

A ceasefire will not change the essence of the regime in Moscow. Only time will show if European leaders remain as resolute about not returning to business as usual as they are today. As economic uncertainty deepens globally, pragmatism may increasingly overshadow humanitarian concerns. Yet, if some form of post-war normalization in Europe’s relations with Russia is on the cards – and if international companies begin to lobby for it – it would be fair to insist on certain preconditions. Artyk...