Eastern Europe

The research of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program together sheds light on the internal dynamics in these states, their relationships with one another, their broader foreign and security policies, and the implications of their choices and circumstances for their neighbors, the United States, and the rest of the world.

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Mike Kofman and Rob Lee on the West’s Aid to Ukraine, and the Debate Over Red Lines and Escalation

This week, Max and Maria were joined by military analysts Michael Kofman and Rob Lee to discuss the latest phase of the war in Ukraine. Max and Maria asked them for their thoughts on the ongoing Ukrainian offensive in Kursk, and whether or not this seizure of Russian territory by Kyiv exposes Russian threats of escalation as hollow. If they are hollow, does that mean Western "red lines" on certain kinds of aid to Ukraine should be reassessed?

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — September 9, 2024

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Max Bergmann

Max Bergmann

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

Seth G. Jones

Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
Sean Monaghan

Sean Monaghan

Visiting Fellow, Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program

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Mike Kofman and Rob Lee on the West’s Aid to Ukraine, and the Debate Over Red Lines and Escalation

This week, Max and Maria were joined by military analysts Michael Kofman and Rob Lee to discuss the latest phase of the war in Ukraine. Max and Maria asked them for their thoughts on the ongoing Ukrainian offensive in Kursk, and whether or not this seizure of Russian territory by Kyiv exposes Russian threats of escalation as hollow. If they are hollow, does that mean Western "red lines" on certain kinds of aid to Ukraine should be reassessed?

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — September 9, 2024

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Ukraine and Transatlantic Security on the Eve of the NATO Summit

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) reflected on their participation in a delegation CSIS led to Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova. The two shared their insights into how they saw U.S. aid being used to help the Ukrainian people.

Transcript — July 9, 2024