The annexation of Crimea and the hybrid war against Ukraine pose fundamental challenges for the European Union, especially its unanimity. Given a differing stance of the Visegrad countries, the publication analyses reactions of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic focusing on their historical experiences, public opinions, economic relations, and energy- and foreign policy.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been discussed widely in the media and in public debate both in Poland and in Germany. Grzegorz Gromadzki discusses a diversity of opinions with respect to the conflict, possible solutions and roles of both EU states.