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War in Ukraine

Two years on

More than two years since the invasion, Atlantic Council experts are taking stock of what has changed and what’s next for Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and more.

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UkraineAlert Apr 25, 2024

New US aid package is not enough to prevent Russian victory in Ukraine

This week’s US aid package for Ukraine provides the country with a vital lifeline in the fight against Russia but Western leaders must adopt a more long-term approach if they want to stop Putin, writes Peter Dickinson.

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Econographics May 2, 2024

Understanding the plan to create a $50 billion Ukraine bond from Russia’s blocked assets

By Charles Lichfield, Mrugank Bhusari

The United States is pushing the G7 to consider a sovereign loan of $50 billion to Ukraine which would be repaid using the interest income on blocked Russian assets. Where does this $50 billion figure come from?
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UkraineAlert May 1, 2024

NATO chief urges long-term Ukraine aid as Russian army advances

By Peter Dickinson

With Russian troops advancing in Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has accused alliance members of failing to provide Kyiv with promised aid and renewed calls for a reliable long-term response to Russian aggression, writes Peter Dickinson.

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Upcoming events

Public Event Tue, May 21, 2024 • 12:00 pm ET

The Washington NATO Summit: Ukraine and transatlantic security in the age of marching authoritarians
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Online Event Thu, May 23, 2024 • 9:30 am ET

Of course she can! Empowering women to rebuild Ukraine’s economy
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Report launch | Oil, gas, and war: The effect of sanctions on the Russian energy industry
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A fireside chat with Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russian Anti-War Committee founder
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A fireside chat with Simon Shuster, Time correspondent and author of The Showman
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In the News

Apr 23, 2024

Webster in The Interpreter: The Kyrgyzstan route facilitating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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New Atlanticist

Apr 23, 2024

The war in Ukraine could reach a decision point by the NATO Summit. Policymakers need to prepare now.

By Andrew A. Michta

Russia has launched its third major mobilization wave, which could result in battlefield gains right as NATO meets in Washington on July 9-11.

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UkraineAlert

Apr 23, 2024

Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s power grid may force millions to flee

By Olga Aivazovska, Andriy Savchuk

Russia's new bombing campaign aims to destroy Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and depopulate the country by rendering entire regions uninhabitable, write Olga Aivazovska and Andriy Savchuk.

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Inflection Points Today

Apr 23, 2024

The US at its best brings new hope to Europe, Middle East

By Frederick Kempe

The last few days have brought new hope to Europe and the Middle East, not least because of US leadership on both fronts.

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UkraineAlert

Apr 21, 2024

‘A bad day for Putin’: US aid vote gives Ukrainians renewed hope

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainians let out a collective sigh of relief on Saturday as the US House of Representatives passed a long-delayed $61 billion aid bill that will provide Ukraine with a crucial lifeline in the struggle against Russian aggression, writes Peter Dickinson.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2024

Renewed US assistance opens a path to success, if Ukraine’s friends move fast

By Daniel Fried

The delay in US aid was deadly for Ukraine and damaging to US credibility. Now that aid is likely on its way, what's needed next to help Ukraine fend off an expected Russian land offensive?

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Fast Thinking

Apr 20, 2024

The House passed Ukraine aid at last. Here’s what it means.

After months of costly delays, new shipments of US military aid look set to head to Ukraine soon. Our experts weigh in on next steps from Washington, Kyiv, and the EU.

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UkraineAlert

Apr 19, 2024

Experts on the REPO Act: A good deal for the United States and for Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

Experts evaluate what the provisions of the REPO Act would mean for Ukraine, the United States, and the rest of the world.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 19, 2024

Great power competition is back. What does that mean for US special operations forces?

By Alyxandra Marine

With their wide array of capabilities, US special operations forces can play a central role in strategic competition.

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Inflection Points

Apr 19, 2024

Failure to support Ukraine now would be ‘geopolitical malpractice’

By Frederick Kempe

The US House should approve additional aid to Ukraine this coming weekend, and President Joe Biden should send Kyiv the weapons it needs.

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