Ukraine

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 demonstrated an assault on the country’s sovereignty and future. This pivotal moment followed the 2014 Maidan Revolution, a turning point that anchored Ukraine’s aspirations toward European integration and domestic reform, and Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Ongoing aggression and disinformation campaigns led by its former occupier have continued to challenge Ukraine’s independence and democratic trajectory, as well as broader regional stability. CSIS leads scholarship on the war in Ukraine, how it has changed the landscape of modern geopolitics and warfare, its global impacts, and Ukrainian reconstruction.

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How Russia Is Building a Sovereign Drone Ecosystem for AI-Driven Autonomy

Kateryna Bondar analyzes how Russia is leveraging applied AI and building drone ecosystem, combining decentralized innovation, commercial tech, and state coordination to accelerate battlefield autonomy.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — April 13, 2026

Russia-Ukraine War in 10 Charts

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — February 24, 2026

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The Russia-Ukraine War and Global Food Security: Impacts Four Years Later

Critical Questions by CSIS Scholars — February 24, 2026

Four Years of the War in Ukraine

Transcript — February 24, 2026

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Past Events

Ukraine’s Economy: Current Realities and Future Prospects | The Futures Summit

April 15, 2026 • 2:30 – 3:00 pm EDT

Hosted by Global Development

A Country-Led Cooperation Approach to Development | The Futures Summit

April 14, 2026 • 4:45 – 5:15 pm EDT

Hosted by Global Development

The Futures Summit Day 1

April 10, 2026 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT

Hosted by Global Development

Four Years of the War in Ukraine

February 23, 2026 • 3:30 – 4:30 pm EST

Hosted by Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program

Are Russia and Ukraine Headed to 2 Million Casualties?

January 30, 2026 • 10:00 – 10:30 am EST

Hosted by Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

It's More than Just Drones: Industrial Base Lessons from the Conflict in Ukraine | All About the Base

January 20, 2026 • 9:00 – 9:20 am EST

Hosted by Center for the Industrial Base

Cyber Leaders Series: How Can Ukraine Win the Cyber War? A Conversation with Dr. Greg Rattray

November 18, 2025 • 2:30 – 3:00 pm EST

Hosted by Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program

Russian and Ukrainian Battlefield Adaptations

November 5, 2025 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm EST

Hosted by Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program

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Experts

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair

Max Bergmann

Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center

Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development

Maria Snegovaya

Senior Fellow, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program

Daniel Byman

Director, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

Caitlin Welsh

Director, Global Food and Water Security Program

Eliot A. Cohen

Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy

Emily Harding

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

Alexander Palmer

Fellow, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

Benjamin Jensen

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

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The Last Line of Defense

Cracks in the Armor: Russia’s Military Struggles and the G7 Aftermath

Host Seth G. Jones speaks with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe (2014–2017), about the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones — June 17, 2026

Russian Roulette

Dr. Nina Khrushcheva: History, Evolution, and a View from Inside Russia

Max and Maria talk with Dr. Nina Khrushcheva about her new book on Nikita Khrushchev and her rare firsthand insights from traveling to Russia, offering a unique view of its shifting politics and culture.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Nina Khrushcheva — June 11, 2026

State of Play

Is Ukraine Turning the Tide?

Will speaks with Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya about their recent trip to Kyiv and if the shifting balance of power means the war may finally end soon.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Max Bergmann, and Maria Snegovaya — June 4, 2026

Russian Roulette

Shifting Tides in Ukraine - Lawrence Freedman on the Future of the War

Max and Maria welcome Sir Lawrence Freedman, historian, author, and Emeritus Professor of War Studies, King's College London, to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, how he sees the conflict evolving, and what to expect in the critical months ahead

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Lawrence Freedman — May 29, 2026

Russian Roulette

The Ukrainian Defense Industry and Europe’s Untapped Arsenal

Max and Maria welcome back Elina Ribakova to discuss her latest piece in Foreign Affairs, exploring the Ukrainian defense industry and its potential capacity to help Europe secure its own defense.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Elina Ribakova — April 30, 2026

Ukraine’s Economy: Current Realities and Future Prospects | The Futures Summit

This event will explore how the Russia-Ukraine War has shaped economic performance, investment patterns, and key sectors in Ukraine.

Event — April 15, 2026

A Country-Led Cooperation Approach to Development | The Futures Summit

Executive Director of UNOPS Jorge Moreira da Silva sits down with CSIS expert Noam Unger to discuss what country-led development cooperation can look like in practice, and how the broader development system can close the gap between available resources and real-world needs.

Event — April 14, 2026