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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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Webcasts

Apr 23, 2014

Webcast: A Conversation with Mr. Mikhail Kasyanov, Former Prime Minister of Russia

Join the Atlantic Council on April 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. as we explore the ramifications of today’s events both in the short- and long-term with Russian opposition leader, and former prime minister, Mikhail Kasyanov. Prime Minister Kasyanov will offer his perspective on the events in Ukraine and Putin’s strategy in the region, and his approach toward the United […]

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In the News

Apr 23, 2014

ABC News Radio: At Least 130 Russian Officers Leading Efforts in East Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

ABC News Radio cites the Atlantic Council for hosting a Google Hangout discussion with Ukrainian intelligence chief Valentyn Nalyvaichenko:

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In the News

Apr 23, 2014

Bloomberg: Russia Renews Threat to Intervene in Ukraine as Truce Falters

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg cites the Atlantic Council for hosting a Google Hangout discussion with Ukrainian intelligence chief Valentyn Nalyvaichenko:

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In the News

Apr 23, 2014

Washington Post: Kyiv Orders Military Moves in Eastern Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Washington Post cites the Atlantic Council for hosting a Google Hangout discussion with Ukrainian intelligence chief Valentyn Nalyvaichenko:

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In the News

Apr 23, 2014

Ullman: The Battle of the Mr. Cools

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for UPI on the standoff between President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin and how it might end:

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NATO preserves "Europe's peace and security"

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Apr 23, 2014

Europe’s Security Catalyst

By Ditmir Bushati, Project Syndicate

Russia’s annexation of Crimea and ongoing threats against Ukraine are a reminder to the countries of Eastern Europe, particularly those in the Balkans, of NATO’s centrality to national – indeed, European – security.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 22, 2014

Intelligence Chief: 100 Russian Officers Are Leading Ukraine’s Uprisings

By James Rupert and Irena Chalupa

Ukrainian Security Agency Seeks to Arrest Russian Army Colonel Coordinating Subversion As many as one hundred Russian military intelligence officers and special forces troops are leading the seizures of towns and local governments in Ukraine’s Donetsk province, the Ukrainian intelligence chief said today in his first public account of the crisis. Russia’s military intelligence agency, […]

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Webcasts

Apr 22, 2014

Webcast: A Discussion with the Chairman of Ukraine’s Security Service

A Live Discussion with the Chairman of Ukraine’s Security Service, Valentyn Nalyvaychenko Last week, Ukraine’s government began military operations to confront aggressive and well organized pro-Russian militants in the eastern part of the country. In an increasingly tense and fast changing situation, how will Ukraine’s leadership navigate this crisis? Join our live webcast with Ukrainian […]

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In the News

Apr 22, 2014

Washington Times: Ukraine Says Pro-Russian Forces Swarming into Country

By Atlantic Council

Washington Times cites the Atlantic Council for hosting a Google Hangout discussion with Ukrainian intelligence chief Valentyn Nalyvaichenko:

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In the News

Apr 22, 2014

USA Today: Three Russian Military Intel Officers Detained

By Atlantic Council

USA Today cites the Atlantic Council for hosting a Google Hangout discussion with Ukrainian intelligence chief Valentyn Nalyvaichenko:

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