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Russia's War against Ukraine

19/11/2024

Kyiv in 2024. Flags are placed in memory of the people who have been killed in Russia's war © IMAGO / Kyodo News

On 24 Feburary 2022, Russia began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With our research and expertise on Ukraine and the entire region of Eastern Europe, we at ZOiS seek to contribute to the fact-based assessment of the situation. Our online dossier gathers relevant background information in addition to recent articles and assessments by ZOiS experts.

With the Ukraine Research Network@ZOiS (UNET), we aim to network social science research on Ukraine and make it more visible. Since 2024, we have also been a partner in the Competence Network for Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies Frankfurt (Oder) – Berlin (KIU).

KonKoop In:Security Report Series/2

Energy Security in Eastern Europe since Decoupling from Russia: The Fragile Balance Between Geopolitics, National Politics and Vernacular Perceptions

by Nadja Douglas Sophie Lambroschini Michael LaBelle Vineta Kleinberga Ana Otilia Nuțu Andrian Prokip 07/11/2024

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine made decoupling from Russia’s energy system more urgent than ever. A new report gives insights into the steps Eastern European countries have taken and shows how ordinary citizens play a crucial role in energy security.

Spotlight on Ukraine 11

‘Open for Business’: Surveying the State and Prospects of Ukrainian Business

by Anastasiya Shurenkova 29/10/2024

It is vital for Ukraine that its economy withstands Russia's attacks, especially when it comes to the return of displaced Ukrainians from abroad and the country's recovery. But how are local businesses faring? Surveys provide insight into the current economic situation and the outlook.

ZOiS Spotlight 17/2024

How Russia is Trying to Take the Sting out of Western Technological Sanctions

by Ewa Dąbrowska 18/09/2024

Western sanctions aimed to make it more difficult for Russia to access foreign technologies and thus drive up the cost of waging war against Ukraine. Their success has so far been limited. How has Russia managed to avoid the worst effects of technological sanctions?

ZOiS Report 3/2024

Displaced Ukrainian Youth: Displaced Futures?

by Sabine von Löwis Gwendolyn Sasse Inna Volosevych 14/08/2024

A new ZOiS report sheds light on the different trajectories of displaced young Ukrainians in Poland who are currently living in Warsaw. It supplements qualitative interview data from a long-term study with survey data.

Spotlight on Ukraine 10

Warmth, Laughter, and the Smell of Buns: Perceptions of Home among Forced Migrants from Ukraine

by Oksana Mikheieva 18/07/2024

Thousands of young Ukrainians lost their home as a result of the war against their country. In interviews with some of them, they talk about how forced migration has changed their perceptions of home, what it means for their attitudes towards Ukraine, and whether they feel it is possible to find a home from home.

ZOiS Spotlight 14/2024

Kazakhstan’s Ukrainians: Worried, But Neutral?

by Beate Eschment 10/07/2024

Little is known about the Ukrainians in Kazakhstan. Yet they were one of the world’s largest Ukrainian diasporas until 2022. Their relations with Russian fellow citizens of this multiethnic state inform their attitude towards the war against Ukraine, which differs from the position of Ukrainian communities elsewhere.

Spotlight on Ukraine 9

Rebuilding Amid Uncertainty: Reconstruction in Ukrainian Cities

by Tetiana Skrypchenko 03/07/2024

Reconstructing buildings damaged by shelling is a challenge while Russia continues its attacks. And yet reconstruction is in full swing in Ukraine. A survey conducted in spring 2024 shows that many of those affected have rebuilt their homes using their own funds.

ZOiS Spotlight 13/2024

The War in Ukraine and Latvia’s Russian-speaking Community

by Inta Mieriņa 26/06/2024

Russia’s war against Ukraine has brought horrible suffering to people in Ukraine. Far less is known about its impact on Russian communities outside of Russia. Latvia’s large ethnic Russian population is increasingly isolated since February 2022 – with worrying consequences for societal cohesion.

MORE ZOiS PUBLICATIONS

External publications by ZOiS experts in academic and other journals, edited volumes, and blogs.

Podcast: Roundtable Osteuropa 48

In 2022, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) declared its independence from the Moscow patriarchate. In this episode, Regina Elsner and Andriy Fert shed some light on the churches in Ukraine and explain the status of the OUC and its place in Ukrainian society.

Podcast: Roundtable Osteuropa 47

Rebuilding research and education in Ukraine is a major challenge in the context of Russia’s war. In this special episode of our podcast, Tymofii Brik joins Julia Langbein at ZOiS to share his thoughts on the future of Ukrainian science.

Video: Ukraine Research Network@ZOiS

As seen in the Ukrainian context, science and innovation are pivotal in propelling economic development and regional prosperity, even in conflict-affected areas. In this event, we discuss the intricate relationship between science, innovation, and broader regional dynamics.

Podcast: Roundtable Osteuropa 44

Ukraine is faced with a substantial and complex challenge: advancing both reconstruction efforts and the EU accession process, all while defending the country against Russian forces. In this episode, we explore how the processes of rebuilding Ukraine and EU accession are connected.

Podcast: Roundtable Osteuropa 42

Der bevorstehende EU-Gipfel soll über die Aufnahme von Beitrittsverhandlungen mit der Ukraine entscheiden. Julia Langbein und Gwendolyn Sasse sprechen über politische Hürden, den Reformprozess und die Bedeutung der EU-Perspektive für das Land.

Podcast: Roundtable Osteuropa 37

This podcast episode introduces Anastasiya Shurenkova and Natalia Zaika, two of the fellows from the Ukraine Research Network@ZOiS. They discuss their research on war related issues and talk about the way the war is affecting their daily work as researchers.

MORE PODCASTS AND EVENT RECORDINGS

Bangen in der Ukraine nach Trumps Wahlsieg

Radio report with quotes by Gwendolyn Sasse on DLF Nova (13/11/2024)

Was bringt der Selenski Plan? Interview Prof. Gwendolyn Sasse, HU Berlin

Interview with Gwendolyn Sasse on Deutschlandfunk (28/09/2024)

Rückblick auf Berlins Fehler in der Ukraine: „Die deutsche Politik war über Jahre widersprüchlich“

Article in Tagesspiegel with assessments by Gwendolyn Sasse (18/09/2024)

ZOiS: Новые мигранты из РФ - весьма неоднородное сообщество

Article about the ZOiS Report 4/2024 on the Russian-language website of Deutsche Welle (12/09/2024)

Putins Schattenkrieg

Article with assessments by Gwendolyn Sasse (12/07/2024)

Ukraine-Wiederaufbau-Konferenz: Wer zahlt was und ab wann?

Interview with Gwendolyn Sasse on Deutschlandfunk Kultur (11/06/2024)

Zelensky’s Diplomatic Offensive

Gwendolyn Sasse with a commentary in the Strategic Europe blog of Carnegie Europe (11/06/2024)

The U.S. Aid Package to Ukraine Is a Short-Term Fix

Article by Gwendolyn Sasse for Carnegie Europe (23/04/2024)

MORE MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS