Torbjörn Becker
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social
Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) at the Stockholm School of Economics
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Join Peter Pomerantsev & Volodymyr Yermolenko next week at the Stockholm School of Economics for a timely conversation on democracy, identity & Europe’s future.
🗓️ Nov 21 | 15:30-17:00 CET
💡 Learn more: tr.ee/v1ynTB
🤝 Co-organiser: @sceeus-ui.bsky.social
🗓️ Nov 21 | 15:30-17:00 CET
💡 Learn more: tr.ee/v1ynTB
🤝 Co-organiser: @sceeus-ui.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join Peter Pomerantsev & Volodymyr Yermolenko next week at the Stockholm School of Economics for a timely conversation on democracy, identity & Europe’s future.
🗓️ Nov 21 | 15:30-17:00 CET
💡 Learn more: tr.ee/v1ynTB
🤝 Co-organiser: @sceeus-ui.bsky.social
🗓️ Nov 21 | 15:30-17:00 CET
💡 Learn more: tr.ee/v1ynTB
🤝 Co-organiser: @sceeus-ui.bsky.social
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What can Sweden & Europe learn from Ukraine’s wartime innovation? Join SITE at the Stockholm School of Economics on Nov 6 (15:00–17:00 CET) for “Innovation under fire” on how citizens, academia & industry fuel resilience in crisis.
👉 Learn more and register here for this special event: tr.ee/xRPDkf
👉 Learn more and register here for this special event: tr.ee/xRPDkf
October 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
What can Sweden & Europe learn from Ukraine’s wartime innovation? Join SITE at the Stockholm School of Economics on Nov 6 (15:00–17:00 CET) for “Innovation under fire” on how citizens, academia & industry fuel resilience in crisis.
👉 Learn more and register here for this special event: tr.ee/xRPDkf
👉 Learn more and register here for this special event: tr.ee/xRPDkf
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🇸🇪🤝 A new funding agreement secures SITE’s long-term future! With support from the Swedish government & key firms, we’ll keep advancing policy & human capital in Eastern Europe.
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
October 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🇸🇪🤝 A new funding agreement secures SITE’s long-term future! With support from the Swedish government & key firms, we’ll keep advancing policy & human capital in Eastern Europe.
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
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Severe gasoline shortages in Russia after Ukrainian drone strikes: ~20% of refining capacity hit, shortages in ≥21 regions, and a gasoline export ban extended to year-end.
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social (SITE): "the strategy hits revenues financing the war."
💡Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/lIwlyF
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social (SITE): "the strategy hits revenues financing the war."
💡Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/lIwlyF
October 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Severe gasoline shortages in Russia after Ukrainian drone strikes: ~20% of refining capacity hit, shortages in ≥21 regions, and a gasoline export ban extended to year-end.
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social (SITE): "the strategy hits revenues financing the war."
💡Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/lIwlyF
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social (SITE): "the strategy hits revenues financing the war."
💡Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/lIwlyF
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Working on topics of Inequality and the #environment ? Join @sitestockholm.bsky.social
workshop on Nov 28! Deadline October 15.
workshop on Nov 28! Deadline October 15.
October 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Working on topics of Inequality and the #environment ? Join @sitestockholm.bsky.social
workshop on Nov 28! Deadline October 15.
workshop on Nov 28! Deadline October 15.
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On Sep 30, Russia submitted its new state budget, behind the numbers was a battered war economy.
How did Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shape its finances and daily life?
💡 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (Researcher, SITE) shared key insights (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hur-...
How did Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shape its finances and daily life?
💡 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (Researcher, SITE) shared key insights (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hur-...
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
On Sep 30, Russia submitted its new state budget, behind the numbers was a battered war economy.
How did Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shape its finances and daily life?
💡 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (Researcher, SITE) shared key insights (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hur-...
How did Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shape its finances and daily life?
💡 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (Researcher, SITE) shared key insights (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hur-...
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Despite sanctions, SKF components worth hundreds of millions SEK have entered Russia since the war began — often via third countries. "These parts are critical to Russia's war industry," says @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Director of SITE.
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rz...
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rz...
September 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Despite sanctions, SKF components worth hundreds of millions SEK have entered Russia since the war began — often via third countries. "These parts are critical to Russia's war industry," says @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Director of SITE.
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rz...
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rz...
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SITE's Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy infrastructure send a “clear signal” to Europe — Russia is not a reliable energy supplier. Renewed attacks raise key questions about EU's energy security.
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.di.se/nyheter/expe...
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.di.se/nyheter/expe...
August 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
SITE's Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy infrastructure send a “clear signal” to Europe — Russia is not a reliable energy supplier. Renewed attacks raise key questions about EU's energy security.
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.di.se/nyheter/expe...
💡Learn more (in Swe): www.di.se/nyheter/expe...
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Rebuilding Ukraine is more than just bricks—it's about a rebuilding a modern, secure future. New research paper by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and Beatrice Weder di Mauro maps the path to a resilient, democratic Ukraine.
💡Learn more: www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
💡Learn more: www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
September 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Rebuilding Ukraine is more than just bricks—it's about a rebuilding a modern, secure future. New research paper by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and Beatrice Weder di Mauro maps the path to a resilient, democratic Ukraine.
💡Learn more: www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
💡Learn more: www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
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European taxpayers have shown remarkable solidarity with Ukraine—but footing Russia’s bill isn’t the only option. There is an alternative. Listen to this important discussion (in Swedish). 🎧🇸🇪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdE7xiO4ZSk
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social at minute 36.
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social at minute 36.
September 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
European taxpayers have shown remarkable solidarity with Ukraine—but footing Russia’s bill isn’t the only option. There is an alternative. Listen to this important discussion (in Swedish). 🎧🇸🇪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdE7xiO4ZSk
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social at minute 36.
@torbjornbecker.bsky.social at minute 36.
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Is Trump really getting tough on Russia? He still has a lot to prove on punishing Moscow for its war. He seems to be constantly looking for concessions that Ukraine can make to make Putin look good. @torbjornbecker.bsky.social on @svenskadagbladet1.bsky.social www.svd.se/a/0V2Xa2/rys...
Putin visar pokerface – men ekonomin krisar
Den ryska ekonomin hackar. Intäkterna rasar och valutareserven minskar. Det kan sätta press på Ryssland inför toppmötet i Alaska. ”Det är verkligen hög tid att syna Putins kort”, säger experten Torbjö...
www.svd.se
August 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Is Trump really getting tough on Russia? He still has a lot to prove on punishing Moscow for its war. He seems to be constantly looking for concessions that Ukraine can make to make Putin look good. @torbjornbecker.bsky.social on @svenskadagbladet1.bsky.social www.svd.se/a/0V2Xa2/rys...
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What conclusions can we draw from the recent meerings in Alaska and Washington? Are we seeing the end of the war? What is the status of the Russian economy? Listen to nextcepidode ofcteafezeobfa with experts @jfkirkegaard.bsky.social and @torbjornbecker.bsky.social
Are the sanctions on Russia finally working? www.piie.com/events/2025/...
Are the sanctions on Russia finally working?
Russia's brutal war in Ukraine is in its fourth year, and there seems to be no end to the civilian suffering and killing. Despite President Donald Trump's campaign promise to end the war within 24 hou...
www.piie.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What conclusions can we draw from the recent meerings in Alaska and Washington? Are we seeing the end of the war? What is the status of the Russian economy? Listen to nextcepidode ofcteafezeobfa with experts @jfkirkegaard.bsky.social and @torbjornbecker.bsky.social
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What impact are sanctions really having on Russia’s economy & war capacity? SITE Director Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joined @piie.com experts to discuss Russia’s downturn, Ukraine’s security & reconstruction.
👉 Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/QTl4VzD...
👉 Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/QTl4VzD...
Are the sanctions on Russia finally working?
YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics
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August 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
What impact are sanctions really having on Russia’s economy & war capacity? SITE Director Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joined @piie.com experts to discuss Russia’s downturn, Ukraine’s security & reconstruction.
👉 Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/QTl4VzD...
👉 Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/QTl4VzD...
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Missed the chance to attend our recent seminar? Catch the full recording featuring expert talks on sanctions evasion, enforcement, and Russia’s economic resilience.
Also includes the launch of SITE’s Sanctions Web Portal.
▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/Uz25SOXD0KQ?...
Also includes the launch of SITE’s Sanctions Web Portal.
▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/Uz25SOXD0KQ?...
Sanctioning Russia: Tools & Challenges in a Changing Geopolitical Order
YouTube video by Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Missed the chance to attend our recent seminar? Catch the full recording featuring expert talks on sanctions evasion, enforcement, and Russia’s economic resilience.
Also includes the launch of SITE’s Sanctions Web Portal.
▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/Uz25SOXD0KQ?...
Also includes the launch of SITE’s Sanctions Web Portal.
▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/Uz25SOXD0KQ?...
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📈 The West’s investment in Ukraine could reshape Europe’s future—and deal a major blow to Putin’s vision. 🇺🇦 SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social explains how massive reconstruction could spark economic growth and secure EU values. Learn more (in Swe): www.sydsvenskan.se/2025-06-17/p...
June 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
📈 The West’s investment in Ukraine could reshape Europe’s future—and deal a major blow to Putin’s vision. 🇺🇦 SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social explains how massive reconstruction could spark economic growth and secure EU values. Learn more (in Swe): www.sydsvenskan.se/2025-06-17/p...
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How does a conflict far from Eastern Europe end up boosting Russia’s war in Ukraine? SITE's Jesper Roine warns that Israel's attack on Iran pushes up oil prices—fueling Russia's war economy. "High oil prices are crucial to Russia’s ability to keep fighting." Watch 🇸🇪 ➡️ : www.tv4.se/artikel/x6EI...
June 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
How does a conflict far from Eastern Europe end up boosting Russia’s war in Ukraine? SITE's Jesper Roine warns that Israel's attack on Iran pushes up oil prices—fueling Russia's war economy. "High oil prices are crucial to Russia’s ability to keep fighting." Watch 🇸🇪 ➡️ : www.tv4.se/artikel/x6EI...
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Rising potato prices in Russia reveal more than inflation—they expose the cracks in Kremlin’s economic narrative. SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: official stats mask the truth. War costs bite deep while basic goods become scarce. 💡Learn more (in Swe): www.dn.se/varlden/pota...
June 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Rising potato prices in Russia reveal more than inflation—they expose the cracks in Kremlin’s economic narrative. SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: official stats mask the truth. War costs bite deep while basic goods become scarce. 💡Learn more (in Swe): www.dn.se/varlden/pota...
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@econ4ua.bsky.social is sharing a new article from co-founder @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, with @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Barry Eichengreen. If Western aid declines, how can Ukraine sustain its economy and war effort? This “Plan B” outlines macroeconomic strategies—and why Europe must act.
Replacing foreign aid: A macroeconomic plan B for Ukraine (and Europe)
Ukraine is in a war of attrition that may continue for a long time2.In the 2022 CEPR Rapid Policy Response...
voxukraine.org
June 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@econ4ua.bsky.social is sharing a new article from co-founder @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, with @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Barry Eichengreen. If Western aid declines, how can Ukraine sustain its economy and war effort? This “Plan B” outlines macroeconomic strategies—and why Europe must act.
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🤔 How is Russia financing its war effort?
SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joins SvD Ledarredaktionen to unpack how state control, rising inflation & military spending are reshaping Russia’s economy.
📻 Listen (in Swedish): www.svd.se/lyssna/ledar...
#RussiaEconomy #Geopolitics
SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joins SvD Ledarredaktionen to unpack how state control, rising inflation & military spending are reshaping Russia’s economy.
📻 Listen (in Swedish): www.svd.se/lyssna/ledar...
#RussiaEconomy #Geopolitics
May 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🤔 How is Russia financing its war effort?
SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joins SvD Ledarredaktionen to unpack how state control, rising inflation & military spending are reshaping Russia’s economy.
📻 Listen (in Swedish): www.svd.se/lyssna/ledar...
#RussiaEconomy #Geopolitics
SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joins SvD Ledarredaktionen to unpack how state control, rising inflation & military spending are reshaping Russia’s economy.
📻 Listen (in Swedish): www.svd.se/lyssna/ledar...
#RussiaEconomy #Geopolitics
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Russia's economy is faltering under the weight of war. SITE’s Jesper Roine warns: “Time is not on Russia’s side.” Shrinking GDP, falling oil revenues & a drained wealth fund could force Putin to reconsider. 💡Read the interview (in Swe): www.svd.se/a/8qMvdr/rys... #RussiaEconomy #EconomicPressure
May 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Russia's economy is faltering under the weight of war. SITE’s Jesper Roine warns: “Time is not on Russia’s side.” Shrinking GDP, falling oil revenues & a drained wealth fund could force Putin to reconsider. 💡Read the interview (in Swe): www.svd.se/a/8qMvdr/rys... #RussiaEconomy #EconomicPressure
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Is Russia’s economy collapsing—or adapting?
Despite sanctions, Russian tourists flood Thailand. Expats call life “cheaper and better.” But how long can this last?
Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, SCEEUS’s Stefan Ingvarsson & SVT’s Maria Lapenkova share insights.
➡️: www.svtplay.se/video/8rQy2P...
Despite sanctions, Russian tourists flood Thailand. Expats call life “cheaper and better.” But how long can this last?
Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, SCEEUS’s Stefan Ingvarsson & SVT’s Maria Lapenkova share insights.
➡️: www.svtplay.se/video/8rQy2P...
Utrikesbyrån – Ryssarnas lyxliv
Superrika ryssar tjänar grova pengar på krigsindustrin, medelklassen unnar sig semestrar i Thailand och shoppar loss utländska lyxvaror trots sanktionerna. Men den ryska oljeekonomin krackelerar sakta...
www.svtplay.se
May 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Is Russia’s economy collapsing—or adapting?
Despite sanctions, Russian tourists flood Thailand. Expats call life “cheaper and better.” But how long can this last?
Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, SCEEUS’s Stefan Ingvarsson & SVT’s Maria Lapenkova share insights.
➡️: www.svtplay.se/video/8rQy2P...
Despite sanctions, Russian tourists flood Thailand. Expats call life “cheaper and better.” But how long can this last?
Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, SCEEUS’s Stefan Ingvarsson & SVT’s Maria Lapenkova share insights.
➡️: www.svtplay.se/video/8rQy2P...
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Great study by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Eichengreen & @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social: voxukraine.org/en/replacing... Much resonated with me, in addition to the importance of Ukraine to #security of Europe, etc., inc. war risk insurance + port efficiency since we've published papers on such topics.
Replacing foreign aid: A macroeconomic plan B for Ukraine (and Europe)
Ukraine is in a war of attrition that may continue for a long time2.In the 2022 CEPR Rapid Policy Response...
voxukraine.org
May 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Great study by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Eichengreen & @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social: voxukraine.org/en/replacing... Much resonated with me, in addition to the importance of Ukraine to #security of Europe, etc., inc. war risk insurance + port efficiency since we've published papers on such topics.
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On May 13, SITE’s Torbjörn Becker (@torbjornbecker.bsky.social) briefed EU Finance Ministers on the Russian economy and sanctions’ effects. As the EU readies its 17th sanctions package, Becker underscored: “Sanctions won’t end the war fast—but every measure matters.” ➡️ www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
May 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On May 13, SITE’s Torbjörn Becker (@torbjornbecker.bsky.social) briefed EU Finance Ministers on the Russian economy and sanctions’ effects. As the EU readies its 17th sanctions package, Becker underscored: “Sanctions won’t end the war fast—but every measure matters.” ➡️ www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
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EU sanctions against Russia are working and Russia's ability to finance its war is declining - some of the findings of a new report presented to EU ministers for finance today, by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson.
Read it here: www.hhs.se/contentasset...
Read it here: www.hhs.se/contentasset...
May 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
EU sanctions against Russia are working and Russia's ability to finance its war is declining - some of the findings of a new report presented to EU ministers for finance today, by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson.
Read it here: www.hhs.se/contentasset...
Read it here: www.hhs.se/contentasset...
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Russia’s central bank warns: falling oil prices pose a threat to the economy. Meanwhile, Putin signals openness to talks with Ukraine. Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, Joakim Paasikivi & Johanna Melén in Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/krig... #Russia #OilPrices
April 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Russia’s central bank warns: falling oil prices pose a threat to the economy. Meanwhile, Putin signals openness to talks with Ukraine. Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, Joakim Paasikivi & Johanna Melén in Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/krig... #Russia #OilPrices