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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shook the geopolitical foundations of Europe and triggered a reassessment of transatlantic security. One year later, CFR’s background and analysis tracks the course of the war and its lasting repercussions.

Ukraine Has Held Off Russia’s Invasion—So Far. Here’s How.

Ukraine has withstood and repelled the mighty Russian military through Western support, Russian blundering, and its own resourcefulness. However, the circumstances could be changing.

In Brief by Thomas Graham Feb 17, 2023

Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?

The United States and its allies have imposed harsh economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. One year after the invasion began, here’s what they have achieved and where critics say they’ve fallen short.

In Brief by Noah Berman and Anshu Siripurapu Feb 21, 2023

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Why the War Will Continue

One year in, the war in Ukraine shows no sign of ending.

Article by Richard Haass February 23, 2023
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Nigeria’s Election, One Year Since Russia Invaded Ukraine, U.S. Asylum Restrictions, and More

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, holds its presidential election; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reaches the one-year mark; U.S. President Joe Biden’s new restrictions on migrants seeking asylum spurs fury from immigration activists.

Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins February 23, 2023 The World Next Week
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How Bad Is Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis a Year Later?

A year after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is suffering a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The outflow of millions of refugees has placed a strain on neighboring countries.

In Brief by Diana Roy February 22, 2023

Sanctions

One Year of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?

The United States and its allies have imposed harsh economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. One year after the invasion began, here’s what they have achieved and where critics say they’ve fallen short.

In Brief by Noah Berman and Anshu Siripurapu February 21, 2023
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C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Wally Adeyemo

As the one-year mark of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo discusses the U.S. coalition’s sanctions strategy, its effectiveness, and the challenges that remain. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

Virtual Event by Wally Adeyemo February 21, 2023 C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics
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The Long War in Ukraine, With Samuel Charap and Miranda Priebe

Samuel Charap, a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, and Miranda Priebe, director of the Center for Analysis of U.S. Grand Strategy and a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss where the war in Ukraine is headed and how U.S. foreign policy should respond.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay , Samuel Charap and Miranda Priebe February 21, 2023 The President’s Inbox

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Ukraine Has Held Off Russia’s Invasion—So Far. Here’s How.

Ukraine has withstood and repelled the mighty Russian military through Western support, Russian blundering, and its own resourcefulness. However, the circumstances could be changing.

In Brief by Thomas Graham February 17, 2023 Europe Program
Defense and Security

Munich Security Conference, Biden Visits Poland, Israel’s Judiciary Overhaul, and More

World leaders attend the Munich Security Conference, a high-level event focusing on global challenges; U.S. President Joe Biden visits Poland to reinforce NATO’s resolve for supporting Ukraine; and tens of thousands protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed changes to powers of the judiciary branch.

Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins February 16, 2023 The World Next Week
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Ukraine: Conflict at the Crossroads of Europe and Russia

Ukraine’s Westward drift since independence has been countered by the sometimes violent tug of Russia, felt most recently with Putin’s 2022 invasion.

Backgrounder by Jonathan Masters February 14, 2023
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How Countries Have Kept Up Domestic Support for the War in Ukraine

Governments most directly affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine all worry about sustaining domestic support for their policies. One year in, however, they have managed this problem with surprising success.

In Brief by Stephen Sestanovich February 13, 2023 Europe Program
Technology and Innovation

Why Military Leaders Need to Rethink Battlefield Intelligence in a Smartphone Era

Ukraine is using data derived from Russian smartphones to target missile strikes. Smartphones, as well as social media, are transforming battlefield intelligence.

Blog Post by Maya Villasenor January 31, 2023 Net Politics
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The Pope Visits the DRC, Tanks for Ukraine, UN Presses Taliban on Women Aid Workers, and More

Pope Francis visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan during his fourth visit to Africa; Russia reacts to Western pledges to send tanks to Ukraine; and the United Nations works to counter the Taliban’s discrimination against women amid an escalating humanitarian crisis.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon January 26, 2023 The World Next Week
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German and U.S. Tanks Will Be Critical in Ukraine’s Next Phase Against Russia

The main battle tanks that the United States and Germany have agreed to provide Ukraine will help its forces punch through Russian fortifications and retake lost territory.

In Brief by Max Boot January 25, 2023 National Security and Defense Program
Cybersecurity

New Entries in the CFR Cyber Operations Tracker: Q4 2022

An update of the Council on Foreign Relations' Cyber Operations Tracker for the period between October and December 2022.

Blog Post by Adam Segal January 25, 2023 Net Politics
Cybersecurity

Cyber Week in Review: January 20, 2023

China sets market size goal for data security industry; SEC sues law firm after cyberattack; Ukraine sees coordination between kinetic strikes and cyberattacks; Bangladesh bought Israeli spyware; U.S. takes down crypto exchange.

Blog Post by Adam Segal January 20, 2023 Net Politics