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The Power Vertical is a blog and podcast for Russia wonks and Kremlin watchers by Brian Whitmore. It covers emerging and developing trends in Russian politics, shining a spotlight on the high-stakes power struggles, machinations, and clashing interests that shape Kremlin policy today.

Host and Eurasia Center Senior Fellow Brian Whitmore invites guest experts to deliver their insights and analysis in this weekly podcast. The Atlantic Council and the Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington co-sponsor this production.

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The Eurasia Center’s mission is to enhance transatlantic cooperation in promoting stability, democratic values and prosperity in Eurasia, from Eastern Europe and Turkey in the West to the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia in the East.

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Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, March 17, 2011

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Mar 10, 2014

Polish Foreign Minister: ‘We Cannot Let Putin Get Away With’ Annexation of Crimea

By Cristina Odone, Telegraph

Russia must not be allowed to redraw the map of Europe, Radek Sikorski, Poland’s Foreign Minister, tells the Telegraph ahead of a meeting with William Hague on Monday.

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Mar 10, 2014

To Bolster Ukraine, Help Modernize its Arms Industry

By James Hasik

A Better Army and Economy Will Help Kyiv Stay Independent of Moscow As the United States and NATO search for the right ways to oppose Russia’s seizure from Ukraine of the Crimean Peninsula, policymakers should note a surprising industrial fact: Ukraine is the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter, having sold more than $1.3 billion in weapons […]

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President Obama's Meeting with Baltic Leaders, Aug. 30, 2013

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Mar 8, 2014

Obama Reaffirms US Commitment to Defend Baltic Allies

From the White House:  The President spoke separately with Prime Minister Cameron, President Hollande, and Prime Minister Renzi today about Ukraine.

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Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite, July 5, 2013

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Mar 8, 2014

Ukraine Crisis Stokes Baltic Nerves Over Russia

By Andrius Saytas and Aija Krutaine, Reuters

The Baltics fear Russia’s military buildup over Ukraine will lead to Moscow sowing more trouble in their region after it curbed important exports last year and buzzed their borders, forcing NATO to scramble jets dozens of times.

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Swedish Chief of Defense Sverker Goransson at NATO HQ, May 14, 2013

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Mar 8, 2014

Sweden Mulls ‘Doctrine Shift’ in Defense After Russian Incursion in Ukraine

By Niclas Rolander, Wall Street Journal

The continuing crisis in Ukraine has the reputedly peaceful Swedes rethinking the nation’s defense doctrine, and some are using the situation as a way to push for NATO membership

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In the News

Mar 8, 2014

Brattberg: Putin Counting on US Inaction

By Erik Brattberg

Erik Brattberg, resident fellow for the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, is quoted in The Hill:

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Mar 7, 2014

Singer-Activist Ruslana: ‘Do Everything’ to Avert War in Ukraine

By James Rupert

Ukrainian pop music star and political activist Ruslana Lyzhychko swept her long, straight hair back from her face and leaned forward, hands folded, on a podium at the Atlantic Council. In the passionate alto that has electrified concert audiences worldwide, she pleaded quietly in English to a crowded room: “Don’t do something, do everything – […]

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Mar 7, 2014

Pavel: Putin’s Slow-motion Takeover of Crimea

By Barry Pavel

Barry Pavel, Atlantic Council vice president and director of the Brent Scowcroft Center, joins BBC World News to discuss the standoff in Crimea and sanctions against Russian officials:

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Nordic, Baltic, and Visegrad Foreign Ministers

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Mar 7, 2014

Twelve European Foreign Ministers Condemn Russian Aggression Against Ukraine

By Estonian Foreign Ministry

The situation in Ukraine is critical. Against a European country an act of aggression has been committed by Russian military forces.

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Mar 7, 2014

Brattberg Talks Crimea Referendum

By Erik Brattberg

Erik Brattberg, resident fellow for the Brent Scowcroft Center, joins France24’s Debate to discuss Crimea’s referendum to join Russia. Watch the interview here.

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