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Founded sixty years ago at the height of Cold War tensions with Moscow, the Atlantic Council is driven by our mission of “shaping the global future together.” The Council is a nonpartisan organization that galvanizes US leadership and engagement in the world in partnership with allies and partners. Building on that mission, we have responded quickly and comprehensively to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, harnessing our editorial and convening power to help the United States and its allies to act swiftly and effectively—and to unify the disparate voices in favor of democracy, prosperity, and the transatlantic alliance.

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New Atlanticist

Nov 28, 2018

The West has an opportunity, yet again, to push Back against Russia

By Mamuka Tsereteli

Russia’s deep commercial interests in the Black Sea provide a powerful leverage that the United States and its allies must be willing to use. 

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UkraineAlert

Nov 28, 2018

Russia Openly Attacks Ukraine. Why Now?

By Ruslan Minich and Vitalii Rybak

On November 25, Russia opened fire on three Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait and then seized them. On November 26, Kyiv imposed martial law in ten regions for thirty days as a response to the attack. Contrary to Russia’s previous military presence in Crimea or its military support of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, both […]

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UkraineAlert

Nov 28, 2018

Explainer: What Just Happened Between Russia and Ukraine, and Why Does It Matter?

By Melinda Haring and Alexander Vershbow

On November 25, Russia seized three Ukrainian naval vessels as they were preparing to enter the Sea of Azov through the Kerch Strait. The Russian Coast Guard rammed a Ukrainian tugboat and fired on the three Ukrainian ships, injuring up to six crewmembers. Twenty-three Ukrainian sailors are now in Russian custody. This is the first […]

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Article

Nov 27, 2018

#MinskMonitor: Russian Escalation in Kerch

By Michael Sheldon

Russian escalation at the Kerch Strait ended in cannon fire and the capture of three Ukrainian vessels, with at least six Ukrainian sailors wounded.

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Article

Nov 27, 2018

#MinskMonitor: Russia’s Great British Fake Off

By Aric Toler

Officials of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) claimed that “a group of military specialists from Great Britain” arrived in Bakhmut.

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UkraineAlert

Nov 27, 2018

Why Martial Law Cheapens Ukraine’s Democracy

By Mattia Nelles

On November 25, Russia attacked Ukraine again. It was a vivid reminder that Ukraine is at war and the situation can escalate at any time. Three Ukrainian vessels were shot at and seized by Russian maritime forces. Twenty-three Ukrainian sailors are now in Russian captivity. It’s the first time Russia has openly attacked Ukrainian forces.

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In the News

Nov 26, 2018

Herbst Quoted in Axios on Russia Firing on Ukrainian Naval Ships

By John E. Herbst

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In the News

Nov 26, 2018

Cohen and Herbst Quoted in Newsweek on Ukraine and Russia Crisis Over the Azov Sea

By Ariel Cohen & John Herbst

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In the News

Nov 26, 2018

Åslund Quoted in EU Observer on Azov Sea Conflict

By Anders Åslund

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In the News

Nov 26, 2018

Wilson Quoted in The Daily Beast on Sea of Azov Crisis

By Damon Wilson

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