Three Years Later: Russia’s War in Ukraine

As Ukraine marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, CSIS experts look to the war’s past and future, examining its impacts on Ukraine, Russia, and the world at large as the conflict continues into a fourth year.

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Is Ukraine Now Doomed?

The Trump-Zelensky meeting ended disastrously, with the future of U.S. aid in doubt. Yet, Ukraine needs a steady flow of weapons, munitions, and supplies to continue its resistance, and Zelensky has worried that Ukraine would “have a low chance to survive without support of the United States.” Is Ukraine doomed?

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Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — March 1, 2025

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Russian Firepower Strike Tracker:

Analyzing Missile Attacks in Ukraine

This digital series, featuring scholars from the Futures Lab and across CSIS, explores the challenge of modern firepower strikes and their central role in coercive campaigns and competitive strategy.

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The War in Ukraine in 2025

December 12, 2024 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
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Max Bergmann

Max Bergmann

Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
Emily Harding

Emily Harding

Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
Romina Bandura

Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development
Caitlin Welsh

Caitlin Welsh

Director, Global Food and Water Security Program
Benjamin Jensen

Benjamin Jensen

Director, Futures Lab, and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
Williams

Heather Williams

Director, Project on Nuclear Issues and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development

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Guarding the Frontier: Options for a Post-Conflict Security Force in Ukraine

Any lasting peace in Ukraine demands more than ceasefire monitors—it requires a powerful international force capable of deterring aggression, securing vast borders, and integrating Ukraine into the transatlantic security framework. Anything less risks failure.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — February 26, 2025

Breaking Down Russian Missile Salvos: What Drives Neutralization?

Russia uses a mix of expensive, high-precision, and legacy missiles for daily pressure on Ukraine. As ballistic missiles remain the deadliest, Ukraine should bolster its high-speed defenses to protect infrastructure and shape negotiations.

Commentary by Yasir Atalan and Benjamin Jensen — February 24, 2025

The War in Ukraine Three Years On

Please join the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program for an event marking three years since the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Event — February 20, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Tumultuous Times in Europe

CSIS’s Max Bergmann discusses the current state of European security, Ukraine negotiations, and how the transatlantic alliance might change under the Trump administration.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Max Bergmann — February 20, 2025

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Grand Bargains in History: Trump’s Ukraine Gambit

Trump’s team is pursuing a grand bargain with Russia over Ukraine—bold but risky. History shows such deals reshape global order, yet often fail to end great power rivalries. Can the United States realign the world without sacrificing alliances or strategic leverage?

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — February 20, 2025

Calculating the Cost-Effectiveness of Russia’s Drone Strikes

As Ukraine devises ingenious ways to defend its population from Russia’s precision aerial bombardment, Russia’s Shahed one-way attack drones continue to operate with a cruel logic of attrition.

Commentary by Neil Hollenbeck, Muhammed Hamza Altaf, Faith Avila, Javier Ramirez, Anurag Sharma, and Benjamin Jensen — February 19, 2025

Ukraine’s Future Rests on Its People

Due to the war and negative demographic trends, Ukraine is facing a difficult workforce situation that affects business operations and threatens the country’s future reconstruction and growth prospects.

Report by Romina Bandura — February 14, 2025