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The Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House.

Policy research and discussion on Russia, the Eastern Partnership states and Central Asia.

Website: https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-departments/russia-and-eurasia-programme
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Ah, I appear to have once again written my op-ed for the Independent about Europe needing to be ready to face Russia without the support of the United States. It's getting harder and harder to find different words to say it each time.

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Europe needs to stop its magical thinking and ready for war with Russia
Europe is still paralysed by denial over the threat it faces from Putin, writes Keir Giles. Unless European leaders change tack, they will be a soft target for Moscow
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December 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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🎞️ Recording | How corruption threatens war effort in Ukraine, and what is the remedy?

In this webinar John Lough, Orysia Lutsevych, Liubov Tsybulska & Mykhailo Zhernakov discussed Ukraine’s recent corruption scandal, its implications & ways forward.

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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🎙️Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine | Independent Thinking podcast

@bronwenmaddox.bsky.social, Gregoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze & @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social discuss Europe's options, as Russia & US seek to strike their own deal on Ukraine

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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Europe must show Trump the money – if it wants any say in what comes next in Ukraine | Grégoire Roos

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December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🎞️ Recording | “Is Donald Trump right on Belarus?”

In this webinar Ryhor Astapenia, Prof Giselle Bosse & Anaïs Marin analysed how US engagement with the Lukashenka regime affects Belarus, broader Western policy, and efforts to contain Russia.

Watch here: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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'The ousting of Yermak, though undoubtedly an extremely difficult decision for the President, could – if handled correctly – ultimately strengthen Zelenskyy’s position and Ukraine’s wartime resilience.'

writes Orysia Lutsevych in her latest expert comment 👇
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Zelenskyy’s right-hand man has gone. Here’s what should happen next
Andriy Yermak resigned amid a corruption scandal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must now re-balance power and strengthen democracy by empowering the government, parliament and local authorit...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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🆕 Webinar | “How corruption threatens Ukraine’s war effort — and what is the remedy?” | 27 Nov, 16:00 GMT

Join us as John Lough, Orysia Lutsevych, Liubov Tsybulska & Mykhailo Zhernakov unpack Ukraine's biggest corruption scandal since Zelenskyy took office.

www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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📄 The summary of @chathamhouse.org recent conference “War in Ukraine: the battleground for the future of Europe” is now available on our website.

Explore key insights from all five panels. www.chathamhouse.org/sites/defaul...
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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📣"Is Donald Trump right on Belarus?" | 25 November

In this @chathamhouse.org webinar Dr Ryhor Astapenia & @gisellebosse.bsky.social will analyse how US engagement with the Lukashenka regime affects Belarus, broader Western policy, and efforts to contain Russia.

www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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🆕 Expert interviews | 'Ukraine: A country of solutions'

Speakers of our recent @chathamhouse.org conference are talking about Ukraine's most urgent needs & what the West can learn from Ukraine.

Watch the full version (6 min)👇
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November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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💬 “The 28-point plan looks like a brainchild of the Kremlin” and “resembles more a demand for capitulation” @chathamhouse.org experts Keir Giles, Orysia Lutsevych, Mark Weller give their early analysis as Zelenskyy is pressured by Trump to accept a ‘peace deal’. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/trum...
Trump pressures Ukraine to accept peace deal: Early analysis from Chatham House experts
Chatham House analysts give their initial analysis after Zelenskyy was pressured by Trump to accept a White House plan to end the war with Russia.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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🆕 What does Russia want in the Black Sea region? | 2 Dec, 1pm GMT

In this roundtable chaired by Hugo Dixon, Galip Dalay & Natalie Sabanadze will present findings from their recent @chathamhouse.org paper on Russia’s approach in the Black Sea & its implications.

www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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🇫🇷🇺🇦 “Ukraine needs weapons now”

@samdebendern.bsky.social warns that France – #Ukraine air defense deal won’t have immediate effect on the battlefield.

More in #F24Debate ➡️https://go.france24.com/rTS
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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While Ukraine's latest arms deal with France sends a powerful political signal, it will unfortunately change very little on the ground for Ukraine in the short term - writes @samdebendern.bsky.social in her latest expert comment for @chathamhouse.org.

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Ukraine’s arms deal with France faces major hurdles before it can be realized
Although the deal sends a powerful political signal, it will change very little on the ground for Ukraine in the short term.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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🆕 Webinar | “How corruption threatens Ukraine’s war effort — and what is the remedy?” | 27 Nov, 16:00 GMT

Join us as John Lough, Orysia Lutsevych, Liubov Tsybulska & Mykhailo Zhernakov unpack Ukraine's biggest corruption scandal since Zelenskyy took office.

www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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In light of recent revelations about corruption in the energy sector involving government officials, this paper by John Lough offers a good reminder of the underlying causes of corruption in Ukraine & the steps needed to dismantle the systema that perpetuates it.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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"Enlargement has been considered to be the most successful policy of the European Union.... but there has been disappointment with the results."

Natalie Sabanadze (@chathamhouse.org) on the challenges facing countries trying to join the EU.

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November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🔊 In the latest episode of Independent Thinking podcast, Ukrainian officials and experts join @chathamhouse.org to discuss the current state of the war & the path forward as the country enters its 4th winter since the beginning of Russia's full scale invasion.

www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
November 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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📣"Is Donald Trump right on Belarus?" | 25 November

In this @chathamhouse.org webinar Dr Ryhor Astapenia & @gisellebosse.bsky.social will analyse how US engagement with the Lukashenka regime affects Belarus, broader Western policy, and efforts to contain Russia.

www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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'While the US has eased sanctions on Belarus in exchange for the release of political prisoners, the EU is toughening its stance. Is there potential for re-engagement between Brussels and Minsk?'

read expert comment by Natalya Kovaleva @qeiiacademy.bsky.social

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As the US eases sanctions on Belarus, is it time for the EU to rethink its approach?
While the US has eased sanctions on Belarus in exchange for the release of political prisoners, the EU is toughening its stance. Is there potential for re-engagement between Brussels and Minsk?
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November 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Moscow is attempting to break Ukraine’s will to fight with more frequent mass drone and missile attacks on its power sector. To counter this pressure, Kyiv needs to increase its attacks on Russia’s oil industry.

Writes our associate fellow John Lough 👇

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Ukraine’s best defence against Putin’s energy war is more attacks on Russia’s oil refining sector
Moscow is attempting to break Ukraine’s will to fight with more frequent mass drone and missile attacks on its power sector. To counter this pressure, Kyiv needs to increase its attacks on Russia’s oi...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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🎙️Podcast: What does Ukraine need to get through the winter?

In this episode Bronwen Maddox, Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Daryna Marchak, Olga Aivazovska, Simon Smith & Dom Nicholls discuss Ukraine’s needs, as the country heads into its fourth winter of full-scale war.

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Independent Thinking: What does Ukraine need to get through the winter?
Ukrainian officials and analysts discuss the state of the war in Ukraine and the cost it has inflicted on the country almost four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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As our UkraineForum marks its 10th anniversary we're proud to keep fostering meaningful discussions at @chathamhouse.org.

Our conference brought together 27 panelists & 200 guests to discuss the latest developments & paths forward for Ukraine, as war rages on.

www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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📢 Full day conference | War in Ukraine: The battleground for the future of Europe | 11 Nov | at @chathamhouse.org

Details & agenda:
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📺Opening, keynote address & 1st panel will be livestreamed from 9:00 - 11:15 GMT via YouTube:
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November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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“All red lines are in the heads of Western politicians and Putin knows this too well"- Sergei Medvedev & @benhnoble.bsky.social discussed at @chathamhouse.org why Russia won't stop its war on Ukraine & why the West is reluctant to see Russia defeated.

Full video www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
October 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM