Russia’s war in Ukraine has reshaped European security and exposed the ambitions of an authoritarian state willing to use force, energy, and subversion to advance its aims. Understanding the Kremlin means looking beyond the battlefield to the Russian economy under sanctions, the endurance of Vladimir Putin’s system, and Moscow’s deepening ties with China, Iran, and North Korea. This hub follows the pressures reshaping Russia: the effect of Western sanctions, the health of its wartime economy, elite politics, and the tools of hybrid warfare it deploys across Europe. Fellows and analysts assess how sanctions are biting, why the economy has settled for stagnation, and how Moscow projects power through proxies, disinformation, and nuclear signaling. Explore analysis and commentary on Russia’s economy, foreign policy, and the long contest between the Kremlin and the West.