New Russian Roulette episode: Ukraine’s Ongoing Energy Crisis. @maxbergmann.bsky.social and I spoke w/Andrian Prokip (Institute for the Future) & Tim McDonnell (Semafor) about Ukraine’s energy system under sustained Russian [email protected] We discuss grid resilience and the war’s trajectory.

Ukrainians are now saying that Russia lost 9000 more men in January that it was able to recruit. This is a key part of Ukrainian strategy. united24media.com/latest-news/...

NEW: @drjademcglynn.bsky.social joined #RussianRoulette to discuss her new, in-depth analysis on Ukrainian resistance in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. Link to listen below. 🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social www.csis.org/podcasts/rus...

[email protected] joined @maxbergmann.bsky.social & me on Russian Roulette to discuss her excellent new @erep.csis.org report about how Ukrainian resistance in occupied territories has adapted under pervasive surveillance and coercion (www.csis.org/analysis/thr...). Tune in to our episode!

Meanwhile, this is happening in occupied 🇺🇦 *at this moment* : “Legality” exists only as a facade: Russian criminal and martial law codes are invoked when convenient and ignored when not. People are detained, disappeared, or punished extrajudicially with complete impunity." #SpecialTribunal

New @erep.csis.org report by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social: Thresholds of Survival – The Resistance in Occupied Ukraine The report tracks how Ukrainian resistance networks adapt under surveillance and coercion, & what Western partners often get wrong about supporting them. www.csis.org/analysis/thr...

IN 30 MINS | China’s Weaponization of Trade Join us for the book launch of @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim, and @andysaulim.com, where experts discuss China’s use of economic coercion. ➡️RSVP: www.csis.org/events/book-...

I review @efinkel.bsky.social’s Intent to Destroy: Russia’s Two-Hundred-Year Quest to Dominate Ukraine (Basic Books, 2024), a timely and compelling contribution to the scholarship on the historical roots of Russia’s war against Ukraine. 📄 Read the review here: doi.org/10.1093/psqu...

What is needed to change #Russia ❔️ One must start by studying the facts concerning failed leadership (s) ⬇️ #FactsMatter

NEW: @adamentous.bsky.social joined #RussianRoulette to discuss his comprehensive @nytimes.com investigation into the Trump Administration's policies towards Ukraine in 2025. Listen to his conversation with @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @msnegovaya.bsky.social below. www.csis.org/podcasts/rus...

Right on time for another Russian exiled-opposition scandal over “who counts” as a nationalist,our new article with Tina Dolbaia is out in Studies in East European Thought. We show why Russia never built a national-liberal coalition under Yeltsin or Navalny—and why these barriers will outlast Putin.

Це аналіз, що на нього посилається генерал Муженко тут 👉 youtu.be/4uB36OL-F9U?... Looking at the next 3 to 5 years, Russia could carry on fighting, according to Dr @msnegovaya.bsky.social of @csis.org . edition.cnn.com/2025/12/20/b... #RussiaUkraineWar 1/2 ⤵️

This week, @maxbergmann.bsky.social and I spoke with Adam Entous of The New York Times about his recent in-depth investigation of the first year of U.S. policy towards Ukraine under Trump 2.0 — be sure to tune in and listen today!

[email protected] and I spoke with Professor Sergey Radchenko about how he sees efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the state of ongoing negotiations, what the different players are each trying to achieve, and how this round of talks compares to earlier efforts. Tune in today!

Thanks so much for joining, Maria!

New State of Play episode out now! @maxbergmann.bsky.social and I join @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the new U.S. NSS, recent diplomacy on Ukraine, what to expect from possible ceasefire talks,and how tensions in transatlantic relations could shape any future deal. www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

A new @csis.org analysis from Bonny Lin, @brianthart.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social & @myacoubian.bsky.social visualizes CRINK cooperation across economics, diplomacy, and security in 10 charts. More on CSIS: www.csis.org/analysis/cri...

A new @csis.org analysis from Bonny Lin, @brianthart.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social & @myacoubian.bsky.social visualizes CRINK cooperation across economics, diplomacy, and security in 10 charts. More on CSIS: www.csis.org/analysis/cri...

@maxbergmann.bsky.social and Michael Kimmage gave their initial takes on the latest Russia-Ukraine peace plan — note that this conversation was recorded on Nov. 24 and events have continued to develop — so listen today!

A new @csis.org analysis from Bonny Lin, @brianthart.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social & @myacoubian.bsky.social visualizes CRINK cooperation across economics, diplomacy, and security in 10 charts. More on CSIS: www.csis.org/analysis/cri...

News: US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi US army secretary Dan Driscoll is in UAE for talks with Ukraine’s military intel chief Kyrylo Budanov and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war. @financialtimes.com on.ft.com/43Og0fj

Together with CSIS @csis.org's Mark Cancian, we provide a detailed provision-by-provision analysis of the newly proposed 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine, comparing it with the 2022 Istanbul Communiqué (15 April 2022) and the recent European counter-proposal: www.csis.org/analysis/unf...

NEW: President Trump is pressuring Ukraine to sign his 28-point peace plan amid criticism that it is pro-Russian and too vague to implement. This is not an agreement—but it may be a starting point, write Mark Cancian and @msnegovaya.bsky.social. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/unf...

NEW: Mikhail Troitski + Nikolay Petrov join #RussianRoulette to discuss the status of the contemporary Russian elite—and why this ruling class is facing increasing pressure from state security organs. 🎧 Tune in below. 🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social www.csis.org/podcasts/rus...

Visiting Professor Mikhail Troitskiy discusses the current state of Russia's ruling class. @csis.org @erep.csis.org @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social www.csis.org/podcasts/rus...

Talking with @maxbergmann.bsky.social, Nikolay Petrov, and Mikhail Troitskiy about Russia’s elites, their roots, and why the security services are tightening the screws — with a preview from my book. Tune in today! @erep.csis.org

Watch | @maxbergmann.bsky.social discusses the current role of the U.S. military in Europe’s ability to defend itself, the vulnerabilities that could result from a significant reduction of U.S. forces, and what must be done to address them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhQj... 

[email protected] moderated a live Russian Roulette video recording with me, @massdara.bsky.social and @ai.csis.org Kate Bondar to discuss recent Russian and Ukrainian battlefield adaptations.

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

How are Russia and Ukraine adapting their strategies entering a new phase on the battlefield? What's the current state of play on the frontlines? ICYMI: @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @massdara.bsky.social + Kateryna Bondar break it down ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlNk...

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

Our @erep.csis.org event with @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @ai.csis.org’s Kateryna Bondar & @massdara.bsky.social featured at @kyivpost.com! "CSIS panel on Ukraine’s ‘industrial paradox’: adaptive, high-tech arms sector, but lacking capital to scale." www.kyivpost.com/post/63736

How are Russia and Ukraine adapting their battlefield strategies as the war enters a new phase? Join us with @erep.csis.org’s @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @ai.csis.org’s Kate Bondar, and @massdara.bsky.social to discuss how both militaries are innovating and adjusting. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlNk...

This was such an enlightening conversation.

How are Russia and Ukraine adapting their battlefield strategies as the war enters a new phase? Join us with @erep.csis.org’s @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @ai.csis.org’s Kate Bondar, and @massdara.bsky.social to discuss how both militaries are innovating and adjusting. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlNk...

Tune in: A conversation about learning and adaptation on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield feat. @massdara.bsky.social and Kateryna Bondar. 🔹 The event will be LIVE from 4-5pm EST on Wednesday 11/5 🔹 @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social 🔹 Register below ⬇️ www.csis.org/events/russi...

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

Technological innovation. Tactical shifts. Strategic implications. Tune in for a virtual discussion on Russian and Ukrainian Battlefield Adaptations –– TOMORROW at 4pm EST. 🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social Kateryna Bondar & @massdara.bsky.social 🔗: www.csis.org/events/russi...

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w

🎧 New Russian Roulette episode! @maxbergmann.bsky.social & I talk with CSIS Energy Security Sr. Fellow Clayton Seigle about how the Trump admin’s long-awaited sanctions could hit 🇷🇺 energy revenues—and how 🇺🇦 drone strikes are reshaping Russia’s refineries. @erep.csis.org

📢 TOMORROW at 2PM │ In-person at CSIS The @csis.org Korea Chair & @geopolitics.csis.org will host a discussion on the emerging alliance of the “CRINK Axis” Featuring: @victordcha.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @myacoubian.bsky.social @mideast.csis.org 🔗 Register: csis.org/events/unpac...

The @csis.org Korea Chair will host an in-person discussion on the emerging alliance of the “CRINK Axis”. Featuring: @victordcha.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @myacoubian.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org Join us in-person on Tuesday, October 28 at 2PM. 🔗 Register: csis.org/events/unpac...

Tomorrow | Join @chinaecon.csis.org expert @ilariamazzocco.bsky.social for a discussion on how U.S.-China relations are shaping the future of American energy and mobility. What would a Trump-Xi deal mean for U.S. batteries, EVs, and solar? Tune in here: www.csis.org/events/us-ch...

Our new paper with Professor Cody Buntain is out in @pnasnexus.org (a sibling journal of PNAS)! We study how Twitter’s post–Jan 6 deplatforming effects on user behavior, comparing patterns to Reddit. Findings: • Short term: ideological gaps widened • Long term: views moderated 1/2

The @csis.org Korea Chair will host an in-person discussion on the emerging alliance of the “CRINK Axis”. Featuring: @victordcha.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @myacoubian.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org Join us in-person on Tuesday, October 28 at 2PM. 🔗 Register: csis.org/events/unpac...

[email protected] and I spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and what the pro-European ruling party's victory means for the broader region. Listen today!