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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).

Spotlight on Ukraine 13

The Feminist Movement in War-Torn Ukraine: Challenges and Opportunities

by Olena Strelnyk 06/02/2025

The war has sidelined the struggle for women's rights and gender equality in Ukraine. The population is also divided on gender issues. At the same time, Ukraine's struggle to find an identity based on ‘Western’ values is opening up new opportunities to advance feminist ideas.

Spotlight on Ukraine 12

Mental Health and Migration: Wartime Challenges for Ukrainian Academics

by Natalia Tsybuliak 17/12/2024

Studies show that burnout and anxiety are widespread among Ukrainian academics as a result of the war. Many are even considering a change of career. Yet maintaining a strong education and research sector is essential for the future of the country. How can this be achieved?

ZOiS Report 6/2024

War and Religion: Views from Within Ukraine’s ‘Russian’ Church

by Andriy Fert 10/12/2024

Religion is another battlefield in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) has come under intense state pressure due to its perceived ties to Russia. A new ZOiS Report based on interviews with ordinary UOC members offers a more nuanced picture of the ‘Russian’ church in Ukraine.

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.

MORE ZOiS PUBLICATIONS

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

Podcast: Roundtable Osteuropa 50

In this podcast episode, Stefanie Orphal speaks with playback performer Yuliia Terentieva and ZOiS researcher Sabine von Löwis about the intersection of research and theatre and explores unexpected ways of bringing them together.

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

Europa versucht, Druck aufzubauen

Radio interview with Gwendolyn Sasse for Deutschlandfunk Nova (18/02/2025)

Politologin: "Waffenstillstand in Ukraine nicht schnell umsetzbar"

Interview with Gwendolyn Sasse on rbb Inforadio (17/02/2025)

Europas Sicherheit "zertrumpelt"

Radio interview with Gwendolyn Sasse for NDR Info (16/02/2025)

Trump will mit Putin telefoniert haben: Kann er den Kremlchef zu Verhandlungen zwingen?

Guest contribution by Gwendolyn Sasse for the Tagesspiegel (10/02/2025)

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)

MORE MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS