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The CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program produces forward-looking analyses on transatlantic relations & political developments across Europe, Russia, & Eurasia.
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How are Russia and Ukraine adapting their strategies entering a new phase on the battlefield? What's the current state of play on the frontlines?

ICYMI: @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @massdara.bsky.social + Kateryna Bondar break it down ⬇️
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Russian and Ukrainian Battlefield Adaptations
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November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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How are Russia and Ukraine adapting their strategies entering a new phase on the battlefield? What's the current state of play on the frontlines?

ICYMI: @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @massdara.bsky.social + Kateryna Bondar break it down ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlNk...
Russian and Ukrainian Battlefield Adaptations
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November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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How are Russia and Ukraine adapting their battlefield strategies as the war enters a new phase?
Join us with @erep.csis.org’s @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @ai.csis.org’s Kate Bondar, and @massdara.bsky.social to discuss how both militaries are innovating and adjusting.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Our @erep.csis.org event with @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @ai.csis.org’s Kateryna Bondar & @massdara.bsky.social featured at @kyivpost.com!

"CSIS panel on Ukraine’s ‘industrial paradox’: adaptive, high-tech arms sector, but lacking capital to scale."
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Ukraine’s Booming Arms Production Faces Cash Shortage, Analysts Warn
CSIS panel discusses ‘industrial paradox’ where Kyiv’s adaptive, high-tech arms sector proves capable but lacks capital to sustain production at scale.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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TODAY | Join @erep.csis.org , @est.csis.org, and @carnegieendowment.org for a virtual event on what lessons are being learned on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine and what comes next.
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Join CSIS for a livestreamed conversation about Russian and Ukrainian battlefield learning and adaptation.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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🚨 HAPPENING NOW!

Experts discuss how Russian and Ukrainian forces are incorporating new tactics and technologies on the frontlines of eastern Ukraine—and how innovation on the battlefield has transformed the war.

Watch the livestream below ⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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HAPPENING SOON: What lessons are being learned on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine — and what comes next?

Join us for a virtual event TODAY at 4PM EST featuring expert insights from @geopolitics.csis.org @est.csis.org @carnegieendowment.org using the link below:
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Russian and Ukrainian Battlefield Adaptations | CSIS Events
Join CSIS for a livestreamed conversation about Russian and Ukrainian battlefield learning and adaptation.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is rapidly innovating, "integrating fast-moving, nontraditional vendors and new technologies with the institutional need for scale and standardization."

@ai.csis.org's Kateryna Bondar discusses: cs.is/4osDLBF
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Wednesday | @erep.csis.org discusses the different ways that Russian and Ukrainian forces are incorporating new tactics and technologies into their strategies on the frontlines of eastern Ukraine and what these changes mean for the war's next chapter.

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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Technological innovation. Tactical shifts. Strategic implications.
Tune in for a virtual discussion on Russian and Ukrainian Battlefield Adaptations –– TOMORROW at 4pm EST.

🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social Kateryna Bondar & @massdara.bsky.social

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Join CSIS for a livestreamed conversation about Russian and Ukrainian battlefield learning and adaptation.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Tune in: A conversation about learning and adaptation on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield feat. @massdara.bsky.social and Kateryna Bondar.

🔹 The event will be LIVE from 4-5pm EST on Wednesday 11/5
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🔹 Register below ⬇️
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Russian and Ukrainian Battlefield Adaptations | CSIS Events
Join CSIS for a livestreamed conversation about Russian and Ukrainian battlefield learning and adaptation.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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🎧 Appeasement or strategic caution?

@jyshapiro.bsky.social joins @maxbergmann.bsky.social & @donatienneruy.bsky.social to discuss whether Europe’s approach to Trump has avoided disaster—or enabled it. Listen the latest episode of the #Eurofile below.
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Is Europe’s Approach to Trump Backfiring? | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Donatienne discuss the ongoing negotiations over the EU’s next long-term budget and a recent call from Friedrich Merz to establish a common European stock market, before turning to a conversat...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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🎧 New Russian Roulette episode! @maxbergmann.bsky.social & I talk with CSIS Energy Security Sr. Fellow Clayton Seigle about how the Trump admin’s long-awaited sanctions could hit 🇷🇺 energy revenues—and how 🇺🇦 drone strikes are reshaping Russia’s refineries. @erep.csis.org
The Impact of New Sanctions and Ukrainian Deep Strikes on the Russian Energy Industry with Clayton Seigle | Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Maria spoke with Clayton Seigle about how new sanctions from the Trump administration could potentially impact Russian energy revenues. Additionally, they discussed the effects of Ukrainian dr...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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🎧 NEW: Moldovan Parliamentary Elections

Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan joined #RussianRoulette to discuss September's parliamentary elections, and why they're significant for both Moldova and the broader region.

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The 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections | Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Maria spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the outcomes of the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and why they're significant for both Moldova, and the broa...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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NEW: How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
Our latest report identifies key military gaps that would be created by a significant reduction of US forces in Europe–and how Europeans can step up to address them.

✍️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @ottosvendsen.bsky.social
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How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps and ensure deterrence ...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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🗣️ A pleasure chatting with @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @donatienneruy.bsky.social on the state of play for European climate policy.
October 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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A significant reduction of US forces in Europe could leave the continent exposed to Russian aggression.

@maxbergmann.bsky.social @ottosvendsen.bsky.social offer a bold plan to close capability gaps and sustain deterrence with limited US involvement. Learn more below:
www.csis.org/analysis/how...
How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps and ensure deterrence ...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Is Europe Abandoning Its Climate Agenda?
@bmcwilliams.bsky.social joined the #Eurofile to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps for the EU on climate & energy—and what it means for Europe's green transition.

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Is Europe Abandoning Its Climate Agenda? | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Donatienne discuss the recent Czech parliamentary election and last week’s informal European Council summit in Copenhagen before turning to a conversation with Ben McWilliams to discuss the Eu...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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A significant reduction of US forces in Europe could leave the continent exposed to Russian aggression.

@maxbergmann.bsky.social @ottosvendsen.bsky.social offer a bold plan to close capability gaps and sustain deterrence with limited US involvement. Learn more below:
www.csis.org/analysis/how...
How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps and ensure deterrence ...
www.csis.org
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps & ensure deterrence of Russia with limited U.S. involvement.

Read more from @erep.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/how...
October 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🎧 On the #Eurofile: Czech election results, European security, and a climate agenda under pressure.

@donatienneruy.bsky.social & @maxbergmann.bsky.social break down the latest on EU climate and energy policy with @bmcwilliams.bsky.social.

Tune in below.
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Is Europe Abandoning Its Climate Agenda? | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Donatienne discuss the recent Czech parliamentary election and last week’s informal European Council summit in Copenhagen before turning to a conversation with Ben McWilliams to discuss the Eu...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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@maxbergmann.bsky.social, Director of @erep.csis.org explains how allies and partners seek to minimize abandonment, entrapment fears, and any damage to alliance equities from Trump’s policies.

Listen here: www.youtube.com/shorts/1QO_m...

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(2/7) Minimize risk | 7 Strategies to Deal with "America First"
Max Bergmann, Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies at CSIS explains how allies and partners seek to minimize abandonment and…
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October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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@maxbergmann.bsky.social, Director of @erep.csis.org explains how allies and partners avoid disagreements with the U.S. leader, focusing instead on superficial flattery.

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(3/7) Flatter the leader | 7 Strategies to Deal with "America First"
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October 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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With the war in Ukraine and a potential reduction of U.S. military presence in Europe on the horizon, there is a renewed imperative for European leaders to strengthen and integrate their defense capabilities.

Read the new report from @erep.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/how...
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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NEW: How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
Our latest report identifies key military gaps that would be created by a significant reduction of US forces in Europe–and how Europeans can step up to address them.

✍️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @ottosvendsen.bsky.social
www.csis.org/analysis/how...
How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps and ensure deterrence ...
www.csis.org
October 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM