Russia in the World After 2022: Moscow's Foreign and Domestic Policy in a Time of Change

The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS has spent the months since the outset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine analyzing the impact of this war on Russia’s place in the world, and the country’s society

Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine marked a dramatic turning point in the history of post-Soviet Russia, and its impact will continue to reverberate throughout Russian foreign and domestic policy in the years to come. The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS has spent the months since the invasion’s outset analyzing the impact of this war on Russia’s place in the world, and the country’s society. Through our written work, public events, and podcasts episodes, we’re examining the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy, the Kremlin’s messaging apparatus, and the international partnerships Russia is forging in its confrontation with the Western alliance.

This report is made possible by a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, formerly Carnegie Corporation of New York.

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Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and here to follow on Spotify. The Carnegie Corporation of New York is one of the major funders of the Russian Roulette podcast, and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program remains grateful for the Corporation’s continued support of our work.

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Managing the Long-Term Russian Threat to Europe

The war in Ukraine and changing transatlantic relations are shifting the risk matrix facing Europe. In response, NATO needs to manage the transition to European-led defense, minimizing gaps while communicating strength, resolve, and unity to Moscow.

Report by Jeffrey Mankoff — July 9, 2026

Russian Attitudes Are Shifting as the War’s Effects Come Home

Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian refineries combine military and economic pressure in ways previous shocks did not. While unlikely to transform public opinion, they raise the Kremlin's domestic costs and create an opportunity for the West to amplify the pressure.

Commentary by Maria Snegovaya and Jade McGlynn — July 7, 2026

Eurasia’s Shifting Balance of Influence: An Opening for the United States?

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Iran have created greater space for Washington to engage with Eurasia. Yet these developments have also provided more opportunities for other actors, including China, to expand their footprint in the region.

Commentary by Tina Dolbaia and Leah Kieff — June 12, 2026

Russia’s War in Ukraine: The Next Chapter

Russia’s war in Ukraine has persisted for over three years. Despite U.S. mediation attempts, from Saudi talks to a Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage, and European debates on peacekeepers, Russia continues to pummel Ukraine’s cities and engage in a brutal ground offensive.

Brief by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — September 30, 2025

Guns and Oil: Continuity and Change in Russia-India Relations

India’s ties with Russia differ from their Soviet-era partnership, especially as New Delhi deepens links with Washington. Yet continued dependence in the defense sector and newfound reliance on Russian oil keep India’s stance toward Russia constrained.

Report by Tina Dolbaia, Vasabjit Banerjee, and Amanda Southfield — August 22, 2025

Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions

Russia’s economy has been seriously impacted by Western sanctions, though its resilience has been continuously underestimated. Western policymakers should study the lessons learned from Russia’s economic adaptation and update their sanctions strategy accordingly.

Report by Nicholas Fenton and Alexander Kolyandr — April 11, 2025