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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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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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In the News

Dec 9, 2015

Aslund on the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

By Anders Aslund

EUobserver quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Resident Senior Fellow Anders Aslund on the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine involving the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbass:

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In the News

Dec 8, 2015

Herbst on the Standoff Between Russia and Ukraine

By John Herbst

Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John E. Herbst joins The American Interest Podcast to discuss the current state of the standoff between Russia and Ukraine: Listen to the full podcast here.

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UkraineAlert

Dec 8, 2015

Even in Theater, War and Displacement Has No Room in Ukraine

By Irena Chalupa

As I was walking up Kyiv’s colorful Andriyivsky descent on December 6, three explosions pierced the quiet evening. No one stopped examining the myriad souvenirs on sale in the booths lining the street, no one showed any fear or ran for cover. On the third explosion, one exasperated man exclaimed “Who the hell is blowing […]

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UkraineAlert

Dec 8, 2015

Biden to Ukraine: “The United States stands firmly with the people of Ukraine”

By Melinda Haring

“Today Russia is occupying sovereign Ukrainian territory. Let me be crystal clear: the United States does not, will not, [and] never will recognize Russia’s attempt to annex the Crimea,” US Vice President Joe Biden said in a December 8 address to Ukraine’s parliament. The parliament gave Biden a standing ovation. Geoffrey Pyatt, US Ambassador to […]

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In the News

Dec 8, 2015

Aslund on Biden’s Trip to Ukraine

By Anders Aslund

Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Resident Senior Fellow Anders Aslund joins Ukrainian Hromadske TV to discuss Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine:

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UkraineAlert

Dec 8, 2015

Putin’s Goal is a New Yalta

By Aaron Korewa

I recently met with Ilya Yashin, a Russian opposition leader, political activist, and former colleague of the assassinated politician Boris Nemtsov. When I asked Yashin what the West could do to help those brave enough to defy the Russian regime, his main point was that governments and organizations must support Ukraine. The reason is obvious: […]

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UkraineAlert

Dec 7, 2015

Take It to the Next Level: Create a Biden-Poroshenko Commission

By Anders Åslund and John Herbst

Ukraine has made great strides in the last two years. The democratic and pro-Western Ukrainian leaders that gained power in February 2014 have returned democracy to Ukraine and have conducted three free and fair elections at all levels of power. The Ukrainian nation has come together and successfully defended itself against Russian aggression. After two […]

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In the News

Dec 6, 2015

Aslund on Biden’s Visit to Ukraine

By Anders Aslund

Agence France-Presse quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Resident Senior Fellow Anders Aslund on Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine and the inability of Poroshenko’s government to ease corruption in Ukraine:

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In the News

Dec 5, 2015

Herbst on Biden in Kyiv

By John E. Herbst

Ukrainian State News Agency Ukrinform quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John E. Herbst on Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Kyiv, saying that it will likely see the United States push for more anti-corruption reforms:

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In the News

Dec 4, 2015

Herbst on Biden’s Visit to Ukraine

By John Herbst

Ukraine’s Den quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John E. Herbst on how Vice President Joe Biden’s planned visit to Ukraine shows President Obama’s continuing support for Ukraine:

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