Nichita Gurcov is the Europe & Central Asia Senior Analyst at ACLED. He has been with the organization since January 2023. Nichita holds an MA in International Politics from the University of Manchester and a BA in Journalism from Moldova State University. He previously worked on conflicts in Moldova and Ukraine.
Spoken languages: English, Romanian and Russian Timezone: Central European Time - CET
The third in a series on the shadow war between Russia and Ukraine, this report examines the tactics and motivations for acts of sabotage carried out by both countries.
Overview of political violence and conflict events in Ukraine from 15 to 21 November 2025
In October, unidentified drones wreaked havoc across Europe, Ukraine retaliated for strikes against its energy infrastructure, and the government cracked down on demonstrators and opposition in Georgia.
Overview of political violence and conflict events in Ukraine from 18 to 24 October 2025
Overview of political violence and conflict events in Ukraine from 27 September to 3 October 2025
European Pro-Palestine demonstrations reached their highest level since May 2024, Russian drones veering off course raised suspicion of a provocation, and hundreds of thousands rallied in France over austerity measures.
Overview of political violence and conflict events in Ukraine from 13 to 19 September 2025
Overview of political violence and conflict events in Ukraine from 6 to 12 September 2025
