🎥 The recording of our recent @chathamhouse.org #BelarusInitiative webinar “What lies ahead for Belarus?” chaired by Orysia Lutsevych and featuring Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski & political activist Maria Kalesnikava is available in full at: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

📣 How will the war in Iran affect Ukraine? In this webinar Natalie Sabanadze, Nikolay Kozhanov, Tim Ash & @mykolabielieskov.bsky.social will assess the geopolitical, military and economic spillovers of the Iran conflict on Russia’s war on Ukraine. Register at: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

🎥 What lies ahead for Belarus? In this webinar, Orysia Lutsevych talked with Nobel Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and political activist Maria Kalesnikava, recently released political prisoners of the regime of Aliaksandr Lukashenka. Watch full recording: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

🆕 Event | Kazakhstan is rewriting its constitution. Is it an exercise in authoritarian modernisation? In this webinar Annette Bohr, @peterleonard1.bsky.social & Yevgeniy Zhovtis will discuss what a new constitution means for Kazakhstan’s future. Register at: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

💬The Iran war exposes the limits of Russia’s leverage in a fragmenting regional order. While it will not affect Russia's plans in Ukraine – it will likely force a rethink of long-held Russian strategic concepts, argues Gregoire Roos (@chathamhouse.org). www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/iran...

🆕 Hybrid Event | Defending Ukraine’s Identity, and why it is key for durable peace | 12 March Featuring @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social, @okhromeychuk.bsky.social, Olesya Ostrovska-Lyuta and Metropolitan Yevstratiy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Register at www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

“It’s our call to action for our partners — not only learn from us but help us innovate supply chains, because our vulnerabilities today are your vulnerabilities tomorrow” — Polina Istomina of Ukraine’s Sahaidachnyi Security Center at @chathamhouse.org #CHSecDef www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/c...

📯 Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke at @ChathamHouse.org Ukraine Forum to mark 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He addressed the transformation of battlefield war, robotisation & the need for technological alliances. www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/ukra...

“In an era of great power politics and as US commitment looks uncertain, unleashing Ukraine’s full industrial and military potential is essential for a safe and resilient Europe.” — writes @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social (@chathamhouse.org Ukraine Forum). www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/euro...

🎙️In the latest episode of @chathamhouse.org Independent Thinking Podcast @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social is joined by Gregoire Roos, Orysia Lutsevych & Natalie Sabanadze to discuss whether Europe can step up in its defence, as Ukraine peace talks stall. Listen at: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/ukra...

"The West has drip-fed support to Ukraine, but the goal has remained obscure", argues @glandsbergis.bsky.social, the former Foreign Minister of Lithuania. ⤵️ Read his story on why Europe urgently needs a defence doctrine of its own. www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

"Things are not going to change unless Donald Trump confronts a Russia question." Simon Smith (@chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social) Chairman of our Ukraine Forum on Donald Trump's foreign policy towards Russia and Ukraine⤵️

In 2021, we spoke with political activist Maria Kalesnikava about the state of opposition in Belarus. Next week, @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social hosts an online event with her and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski to discuss what’s next for the country. ⤵️ www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

We were honoured to host a roundtable with Lauri Hussar & @markomihkelson.bsky.social of Estnoia's Riigikogu accompanied by Ambassador @sakkov.bsky.social. Participants discussed collective European security and deterrence amid Russia's war on Ukraine. Photos by Erik Peinar, Riigikogu.

🎥"Dealing for peace. How Trump has redefined conflict resolution." In this panel discussion @chathamhouse.org experts assessed President Trump’s unconventional approach to ending wars and America’s changing role in foreign conflicts. Watch the full recording: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

Honoured to host Yegor Perelygin, Dep. Minister for Economy, Environment & Agriculture for a roundtable with investors & IFIs on how to improve foreign investment climate to support economic growth & reconstruction of Ukraine. More about our work on Ukraine 👇 www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our...

⚡Accelerating aid, building equipment stockpiles & deploying local generation in Ukraine will strengthen long-term EU energy security, says Olena Pavlenko (DixiGroup) at our webinar on Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy system. 🎥 Watch full recording: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

⚡In our latest webinar Maskym Timchenko, Alex Riabchyn, Kateryna Mathernova, Olena Pavlenko & Garry Korogodsky shared shared first-hand insights on the unfolding humanitarian & energy crisis in Ukraine caused by Russia's systematic attacks. Watch full recording: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

We were honoured to partner with OSF & IRF to co-host a side event at #WEF2026 in Davos. Orysia Lutsevych OBE, Yevhen Hlibovytsky, Daryna Marchak, Yuri Filuyk, Maria Abdulina & Cedrick Moriggi discussed societal resilience in wartime & post-war recovery. More here www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

To mark the fifth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine @chathamhouse.org is honoured to host General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK. 📅23 Feb, 12.00 GMT Register your interest in attending in person or online: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

📣Event | 12 Feb - Join to hear @chathamhouse.org experts assess President Trump’s unconventional approach to ending wars and America’s changing role in foreign conflicts. Panel includes Simon Smith, chair of our Ukraine Forum. Register at: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

📣In this @chathamhouse.org webinar Katarina Mathernova, Olena Pavlenko, Maksym Timchenko, Sergii Koretskyi, Garry Korogodsky & Orysia Lutsevych will discuss the consequences of Russia's attacks against Ukraine's energy system & how Europe should respond Register www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

📣 In this @chathamhouse.org #BelarusInitiative webinar, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski & political activist Maria Kalesnikava—recently released prisoners of Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime—will examine current Western policy towards Belarus. Register www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

“Russia’s choices, however calculated, reveal signs of overextension. Aggression against Ukraine is costing Russia its global ambitions“ In her expert comment, Natalie Sabanadze argues that Venezuela shows Russia has lost the initiative in Trump’s global order. www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/vene...

🆕 Research Paper | How the West should engage with Minsk In this paper Ryhor Astapenia (#BelarusInitiative at @chathamhouse.org) argues that EU & European NATO countries should adopt a clear-sighted policy to encourage Belarus towards a more neutral stance. www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/tran...

Russia’s inaction over Venezuela, Iran and Syria, however calculated, reveal signs of overextension. Aggression against Ukraine is costing Russia its global ambitions elswhere.

Zelenskyy's reshuffle was essential to restore trust & neutralise political rivals after corruption scandals. New appointments also aim to strengthen Ukraine amid aggressive US foreign policy & an intense Russian assault. Read @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social 👇 www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/zele...

Recording | China’s Struggle for Influence in Central Asia In this webinar Jardine Bradley & @edwardlemon.bsky.social of Oxus Society & Annette Bohr discuss China’s rise in Central Asia & implications for the region’s relations with other major global powers. www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

In an early analysis Orysia Lutsevych argues Maduro’s abduction by the US shows appeals to international law by Kyiv or European powers are futile when dealing with this White House. Full commentary on what US actions in Venezuela mean for Ukraine and NATO at www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/us-a...

📺“Russia's global ambitions are tied to the control of the Black Sea”. Natalie Sabanadze (Senior Research Fellow at @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social) talked to DW about the role of the Black Sea in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWtx...

📹 In this video podcast by @theworldtoday.org @chathamhouse.org’s magazine, Orysia Lutsevych (Head of Ukraine Forum) joined experts from across the institute to discuss the global trends and looming flashpoints that may lie ahead in 2026. Watch at: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/worl...

"The Russian president’s specious justifications for war in Ukraine mean he won’t stop there. But time is running out for Europe to formulate a defence strategy”, writes @glandsbergis.bsky.social in the new issue of @theworldtoday.org. www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

'Any compromise on prosecuting Russian perpetrators would further undermine the fragile system of international criminal justice painstakingly developed since World War II & Nuremberg.' read @katerynabusol.bsky.social (formerly @qeiiacademy.bsky.social) analysis www.justsecurity.org/126820/histo...

💭 In this latest winter issue of @chathamhouse.org @theworldtoday.org magazine @olgatokariuk.bsky.social (@qeiiacademy.bsky.social associate) writes about the life of civilians on Ukraine’s frontlines as targets of Russia’s ‘human safari’. www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

💬 “Do not underestimate a weakened Russia” In his new expert comment Nikolay Kozhanov (Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme) argues that while Russia is weakened, its influence in the Middle East should not be underestimated. Read in full at www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/russ...

Ah, I appear to have once again written my op-ed for the Independent about Europe needing to be ready to face Russia without the support of the United States. It's getting harder and harder to find different words to say it each time. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

🎞️ Recording | How corruption threatens war effort in Ukraine, and what is the remedy? In this webinar John Lough, Orysia Lutsevych, Liubov Tsybulska & Mykhailo Zhernakov discussed Ukraine’s recent corruption scandal, its implications & ways forward. Full video www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

🎙️Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine | Independent Thinking podcast @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social, Gregoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze & @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social discuss Europe's options, as Russia & US seek to strike their own deal on Ukraine www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/inde...

Europe must show Trump the money – if it wants any say in what comes next in Ukraine | Grégoire Roos www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/euro...

🎞️ Recording | “Is Donald Trump right on Belarus?” In this webinar Ryhor Astapenia, Prof Giselle Bosse & Anaïs Marin analysed how US engagement with the Lukashenka regime affects Belarus, broader Western policy, and efforts to contain Russia. Watch here: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

'The ousting of Yermak, though undoubtedly an extremely difficult decision for the President, could – if handled correctly – ultimately strengthen Zelenskyy’s position and Ukraine’s wartime resilience.' writes Orysia Lutsevych in her latest expert comment 👇 www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/zele...

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📄 The summary of @chathamhouse.org recent conference “War in Ukraine: the battleground for the future of Europe” is now available on our website. Explore key insights from all five panels. www.chathamhouse.org/sites/defaul...

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🆕 Expert interviews | 'Ukraine: A country of solutions' Speakers of our recent @chathamhouse.org conference are talking about Ukraine's most urgent needs & what the West can learn from Ukraine. Watch the full version (6 min)👇 youtu.be/0ISvLsbAri8?...

💬 “The 28-point plan looks like a brainchild of the Kremlin” and “resembles more a demand for capitulation” @chathamhouse.org experts Keir Giles, Orysia Lutsevych, Mark Weller give their early analysis as Zelenskyy is pressured by Trump to accept a ‘peace deal’. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/trum...

🆕 What does Russia want in the Black Sea region? | 2 Dec, 1pm GMT In this roundtable chaired by Hugo Dixon, Galip Dalay & Natalie Sabanadze will present findings from their recent @chathamhouse.org paper on Russia’s approach in the Black Sea & its implications. www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

🇫🇷🇺🇦 “Ukraine needs weapons now” @samdebendern.bsky.social warns that France – #Ukraine air defense deal won’t have immediate effect on the battlefield. More in #F24Debate ➡️https://go.france24.com/rTS

While Ukraine's latest arms deal with France sends a powerful political signal, it will unfortunately change very little on the ground for Ukraine in the short term - writes @samdebendern.bsky.social in her latest expert comment for @chathamhouse.org. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/ukra...