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Securing Ukraine's Future
The war in Ukraine is now in its third year with no end in sight. Ensuring that Ukraine is able to resist and survive Russia's full-scale invasion such that peace and security is restored to Europe will thus remain a policy priority for the United States for the foreseeable future. With this goal in mind, The Council's Special Initiative on the war in Ukraine provides timely, informed analysis and practical policy recommendations for U.S. policymakers and the American public.
Research Priorities
This initiative explores three key topics for securing Ukraine's future: pathways to peace, economic assistance and recovery, and reframing European security.
Toward Peace
Reconstruction
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Zelenskyy is in the U.S. Seeking Aid. Here's What Ukraine Needs.
As Ukraine's prospects on the battlefield worsen, the United States and its allies can provide key assistance.
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What Does it Mean to Win the War in Ukraine?
To win the war in Ukraine, the United States first needs to define success.
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Moscow Accuses Europe of 'Theft' as Frozen Russian Assets Fund Ukraine Defense
The first profits from Russian foreign assets reached Ukraine, but fears remain over continued bilateral support from European countries.
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A Conversation With NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Jens Stoltenberg reflects on his ten years as the secretary general of NATO and what lies ahead for transatlantic relations.
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Navigating Europe's Challenges: A Conversation With Josep Borrell
Josep Borrell shares his insights on the challenges facing the European Union, its role in supporting Ukraine against Russia, and transatlantic relations with the United States.
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Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture With Andriy Yermak
Ukraine's Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak joins CFR for a conversation about Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia.
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Intelligence officials warn of foreign meddling in the U.S. presidential and congressional elections; Hurricane Milton marks second straight weather blow to the U.S. southeast; this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced in Norway; and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico vows to block Ukraine’s bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump offer sharply different approaches on U.S. policy toward Ukraine’s war with Russia, reflecting broader disagreement toward NATO and U.S. alliances.
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Panelists discuss Russia's broader strategy beyond Ukraine, including efforts to expand the conflict through cyberattacks and arson across Europe, as well as possible election interference in the United States.
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Josep Borrell shares his insights on the challenges facing the European Union, its role in supporting Ukraine against Russia, and transatlantic relations with the United States. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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Zelenskyy’s Diplomatic Drive, Japan’s New Leader, U.S. and Canadian Tariffs on China’s EVs, and More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensifies efforts to galvanize greater political and financial support; Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will elect a new leader to become the next prime minister; the United States and Canada each impose a 100 percent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs); and Sri Lanka’s new president, Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake, calls for national elections. -
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Inaugurated in 1969, the Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture was named for Russell C. Leffingwell, a charter member of the Council who served as its president from 1944 to 1946 and as its chairman from 1946 to 1953. The lecture is given by distinguished foreign officials, who are invited to address Council members on a topic of major international significance.
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