🆕 Research Paper | How a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire could imperil Ukrainian and European security Simon Smith, Orysia Lutsevych, John Lough and @keirgiles.bsky.social assess the risks, consequences and options for mitigation. Read here: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/how-...

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I spoke to @the-independent.com re. reports of tightened Kremlin security protocols, signs of rising tensions within the elite & the general public, & how the scaled-back military parade impacts Russia’s image as a superpower & Putin’s reputation as a strongman www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

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Looking forward to our next @chathamhouse.org Ukraine Forum event on Ukraine in partnership with @ebrd.bsky.social Check out this half-day conference programme and register your interest via the link below 👇

Just seen the 'Ukraine Unbroken' at @arcolatheatre.bsky.social. Mixed emotions. I'd say there are 2 strong pieces out of 5 short plays. My favourite by far was the one by Natalka Vorozhbyt. Plus loved the gorgeous bandura music & singing by Mariia Petrovska. www.arcolatheatre.com/event/ukrain...

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This was a very interesting discussion. Do watch the recording if you missed the webinar 👇

“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...

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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...

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.

I remember when @theworldtoday.org published this interview with Maria, while she was imprisoned. And I'm so glad we are now able to have an open conversation with her. Next week as part of our #BelarusInitiative we will be hosting a webinar with Maria Kalesnikava and Ales Bialiatski. Join us👇

Great point from my Ukraine Forum colleague - Simon Smith 👇

This was a great event.

⚡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/...

Proud to announce our next event within Ukraine Forum at @chathamhouse.org

Urgent & important event at @chathamhouse.org Ukraine Forum. Open to all, please register via the link below:

Looking forward to this 👇 Registration is open. Please join to hear from Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava.

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...

"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...

📺“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 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...

📹 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...

'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...

A small addition to my collection of Ukrainian books. No trip to Ukraine happens without a new book. This time I'm back from Kyiv with 6. Early Xmas presents to myself. #ReadUkrainianBooks #ЧитайтеУкраїнською

💭 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...

'There is no peace process. This is not negotiations over peace: it is the transmission of surrender demands from Russia with the active facilitation of the United States.' Read @keirgiles.bsky.social analysis on the Trump administration's proposed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine⤵️

'Europe—which includes the E.U. and the U.K.—cannot just react when their house is on fire. It is becoming increasingly clear it cannot trust the Trump Administration to bring the war in Ukraine to an outcome which is favorable' My latest for TIME time.com/7336513/trum...

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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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In light of recent revelations about corruption in the energy sector involving government officials, this paper by John Lough offers a good reminder of the underlying causes of corruption in Ukraine & the steps needed to dismantle the systema that perpetuates it. www.chathamhouse.org/2021/07/ukra...

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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...

Quick recap of our full day Ukraine conference that we hosted earlier this week👇

Highly recommend this episode of @chathamhouse.org podcast 👇

'Volunteers have become an oxygen for people who stayed in Kharkiv [since the full scale Russia's invasion]. Annual @thebearrtrust.bsky.social conference opened with a CSO voice from Kharkiv, a city under relentless daily attacks. Personal takeaways in 🧵👇

Watch the opening sessions of our full day Ukraine conference at @chathamhouse.org 👇

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks a significant escalation but not a shift in Moscow’s strategic outlook – one rooted in resisting EU and NATO influence in the Black Sea. Read @galipdalay.bsky.social and Natalie Sabanadze's latest for @chathamhouse.org .

I spoke live on @bloombergtv.bsky.social about the prospects of a Trump-Putin summit as #Trump’s deadline for #Putin arrives. Key points ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/iEpJwpr...

The rhetoric is shifting away from humanitarian support for Ukraine as a country under attack, toward recognition of the need to invest in Ukraine as a country that will play a vital role in the future of European security. My 1st op-ed for Atlantic Council www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...

🎙️Will Trump deliver for Ukraine? New episode of #IndependentThinking podcast is out, featuring: 🔹 @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social (Ukraine Forum) 🔹 John Lough (@chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social) 🔹 @samirpuri.bsky.social (@chathamhouse.org) Listen here: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/inde...

New research paper is out! It is based on the 3rd wave of our annual survey of Ukrainian CSOs. This year we have received full responses from over 600 CSOs. The paper is analysing the dynamics in how the recovery infrastructure is developing & giving recommendations. Do have a look 👇

People who call it 'escalation' when Ukrainian drones hit legitimate military targets in Russia, never mention that Russian drones are deliberately hunting and killing Ukrainian civilians. Russian bombers apparently deserve protection more than the Ukrainian people www.hrw.org/report/2025/...

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Please welcome our new team member at @chathamhouse.org Ukraine Forum - @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social ! 🙌