Ukraine War

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Monday, 9 Jun 2025

Aftermath of Russian shelling in Myrnohrad, Ukraine. November 2024. Photo: Piotr Sobik/Anadolu via Getty Images

New data shows conflict at historic high as U.S. signals retreat from world stage

The world is experiencing a surge in violence not seen since the post-World War II era. 2024 marked a grim new record: the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in over seven decades.

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Monday, 10 Mar 2025

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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.

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2024

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

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Thursday, 12 Jun 2025

Aftermath of a June 2025 drone strike shows destroyed Tu-95 bombers on the tarmac at Belaya Airbase, Russia. Satellite image. Photo: Maxar Technologies via Getty Images

Russian retribution for daring Ukrainian strike is postponed. Perhaps indefinitely

The scale and character of Russian retaliation in the aftermath of the daring Ukrainian attack on four Russian aviation bases on June 1 have yet to be revealed.

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

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

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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.

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Friday, 30 May 2025

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Putin holds firm to war course, conjuring mirage of victory

The fever of diplomatic battles around Russia’s war against Ukraine in the first three weeks of May has broken, leaving few meaningful results.

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2025

Putin tries to dodge pressure for ceasefire, but is stuck in tight corner

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Monday, 9 Jun 2025

New data shows conflict at historic high as U.S. signals retreat from world stage

The world is experiencing a surge in violence not seen since the post-World War II era. 2024 marked a grim new record: the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in over seven decades.

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Tuesday, 3 Jun 2025

Ukrainian Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President Oleksandr Bevz and Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov in Istanbul in June 2025. Photo: Chris McGrath / Getty Images

Russia’s maximalist demands undermine peace talks despite mounting domestic strains

The key goal of the most recent round of talks between Russia and Ukraine, held on Monday, June 2, in Istanbul, is supposed to be an exchange of memoranda on the conditions for ending the war.

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