Ukraine

Germany’s Greens vow to block Putin’s pipeline

By Diane Francis

Germany's Greens have confirmed plans to block Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline if, as expected, they form part of the new German coalition government following Bundestag elections in September 2021.

Vladimir Putin does not want peace with Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered office in 2019 promising to negotiate a settlement with Vladimir Putin. He now appears to have recognized that Putin does not actually want peace with Ukraine.

New documentary chronicles the plight of Crimean Tatars under Russian occupation

By Elina-Alem Kent

The recently released documentary film “Crimean Solidarity” chronicles the inspirational efforts of the Crimean Tatar community as it struggles against the oppressive reality of Russian occupation.

Is the US still committed to stopping Putin’s pipeline?

By Diane Francis

Concerns are growing over the Biden administration's commitment to blocking a controversial gas pipeline that threatens to significantly strengthen Putin's influence over Europe.

How Zelenskyy can improve the US-Ukraine relationship

By Brian Mefford

Following a sometimes rocky relationship during the four years of the Trump administration, the Ukrainian government is seeking to begin the Biden presidency with US-Ukrainian ties on more stable footing.

New report offers road map for getting US-Ukraine bilateral ties back on track

By Andrew D’Anieri

To mark the beginning of the Biden presidency, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center recently published a new report entitled Biden and Ukraine: A strategy for the new administration.

Kyiv Security Forum-Atlantic Council statement on strengthening US-Ukraine relations

A group of more than 70 elected officials, ambassadors, and experts release a statement with 12 key recommendations for strengthening US-Ukraine relations.

US sanctions Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky

By Peter Dickinson

The United States imposed sanctions against Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky on March 5 in a move that underlined American support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration.