Ukraine War

Event

Thursday, 5 Jun 2025 11:00–12:30 UTC+02

Putin speaks to domestic and international audiences. Photo: Dima Korotayev/Epsilon/Getty Images

Unpacking Russian Disinformation and Propaganda on Ukraine

Join us for a discussion of cultural, political, and policy impacts of the Russian domestic and foreign media campaign against Ukraine.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 5 Jun 2025 11:00–12:30 UTC+02

Press release

Monday, 10 Mar 2025

REMWAR project cover illustration. Illustration: AI-generated photo

Norwegian research foundations develop new technology for studying war crimes against Ukraine

PRIO and NORSAR, both Norway-based research foundations, today announced a joint effort to use cutting-edge sensor technology for uncovering and analysing war crimes in Ukraine.

PRIO Paper

2024

The State of Arms Control: Consequences of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

PRIO Paper

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Blog post

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Vladimir Putin during Victory Day at the Red Square in Moscow in May 2025. Photo: VCG / VCG via Getty Images

Putin Uses Victory Day Spectacle to Mask War Fatigue and Court Partners

The propaganda machine was switched to the maximum volume, turning the sombre memories of tragic battles and painful sacrifices into a celebration of militarism.

PRIO Blogs

Tuesday, 29 Apr 2025

Russia May be Switching Tactics From Sabotage of Peace Deal to Bargaining

On April 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire in his war against Ukraine in the lead-up to the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Second World War (President of Russia, April 28). The ceasefire is due to begin at midnight on May 7 and last until ...

Popular article

2025

Putin weighs risks of US readiness to move on from stalled peace efforts in Ukraine

Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor

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2025

Decision point for Putin is set too close for his comfort

Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor

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2025

Global trade war does not diminish pressure on Russia to end its war

Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor

PRIO Blogs

Thursday, 3 Apr 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin at the polar camp at Alexandra Land Island, Franz Joseph Land in Acrtic Russia in 2017. Photo: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images.

Putin’s Warpath Goes Through Arctic

Russia’s war against Ukraine is stuck in a rigid deadlock. The prospect of agreeing on a ceasefire, which had appeared within reach a couple of weeks ago, has, however, become distant and blurred.

Popular article

2025

Putin uses Victory Day spectacle to mask war fatigue and court partners

Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor

PRIO Blogs

Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio alongside U.S. President Donald Trump in April 2025. Photo: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images.

Putin Weighs Risks of U.S. Readiness to Move on From Stalled Peace Efforts in Ukraine

The Kremlin has used delays and distractions to gain all the time and concessions available to it before seriously engaging in peace talks, or at least a genuine pause, in its war against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon be compelled to admit that procrastination works fine until it ...

PRIO Blogs

Tuesday, 15 Apr 2025

Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg April 2025. Photo: kremlin.ru.

Decision Point for Putin is Set Too Close for His Comfort

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Steven Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s key negotiator, last Friday, in St. Petersburg, likely to buy himself more time before making any concessions. On Sunday, Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing 34 people including two children.Russia appears to hope that the ...

PRIO Blogs

Tuesday, 8 Apr 2025

Illustration: Anton Petrus via Getty Images.

Global Trade War Does Not Diminish Pressure on Russia to End Its War

Russia is not directly affected by the new U.S. trade tariffs. The effects on its economy are profound, while the political effects are open to interpretation.