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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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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

Webcast: Ruslana Lyzhychko – The Voice of a Revolution

Please join the Atlantic Council on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. for a conversation with Ukrainian activist and singer Ruslana Lyzhychko.

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In the News

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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Ukraine

In the News

Mar 7, 2014

Brattberg: Ukraine Highlights Europe’s Energy Dependence

By Erik Brattberg

Deutsche Welle quotes Brent Scowcroft Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg on Europe’s dependence on Russian energy:

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In the News

Mar 7, 2014

Carstei: Sanctions Are “Toothless” Without Europe

By Miahela Carstei

Energy & Environment Program Deputy Director Mihaela Carstei joins CCTV America to discuss whether sanctions against Russian officials will help resolve the standoff in Crimea:

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In the News

Mar 7, 2014

Benitez: Putin Comparisons Strike a Chord in Europe

By Jorge Benitez

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez joins Voice of America to discuss historical comparisons to Russia’s invasion of Crimea:

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In the News

Mar 6, 2014

Dobriansky: Ukraine a Victim of Weak Western Allies

By Paula J. Dobriansky

Paula J. Dobriansky, Atlantic Council board director, writes in USA Today on Russia’s invasion of Crimea:

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NATO-Russia Council, December 4, 2013

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Mar 6, 2014

NATO Ambassadors Confront Russian Diplomat in ‘Tense’ Meeting

By Anne Gearan and Karen DeYoung, Washington Post

A NATO diplomat, describing the [NATO-Russia Council] session as “tense,” said alliance members one by one confronted Alexander V. Grushko, Russia’s representative to NATO, with charges that Moscow was violating international law in Crimea and concocting threats against ethnic Russians there to justify its actions.

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