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Drone Saturation: Russia’s Shahed Campaign

Starting in September 2024, Russia significantly ramped up its use of Shahed drones, increasing from approximately 200 launches per week to more than 1,000 per week by March 2025 as part of a sustained pressure campaign.

Brief by Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan — May 13, 2025

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Drone Saturation: Russia’s Shahed Campaign

Starting in September 2024, Russia significantly ramped up its use of Shahed drones, increasing from approximately 200 launches per week to more than 1,000 per week by March 2025 as part of a sustained pressure campaign.

Brief by Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan — May 13, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

A Drone and Ground View From Ukraine

CSIS’ Emily Harding joins the podcast to discuss observations from her recent visit to Ukraine including drone warfare, the state of the battlefield, U.S. and European support as well as the mining deal forged by President Trump and President Zelensky.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Emily Harding — May 2, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter

What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

The United States and Ukraine signed a long-anticipated agreement creating a Reconstruction Investment Fund to channel investment into Ukraine’s infrastructure, energy, and critical minerals sectors. Although this marks a major advancement in bilateral cooperation, challenges remain.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — May 1, 2025

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Whole of Society Resilience Lessons from Russia-Ukraine

Dr. Kathleen McInnis sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Scott Murphy, visiting U.S. Marine Corps military fellow and Iryna Nykorak, Ukrainian Minister of Parliament, and founder of ArmWomenNow, about the importance of resiliency and how to prepare the entirety of society for conflict.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 17, 2025

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power