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The war in Ukraine has caused millions of people from the country to flee to various states in Europe. Despite this, there are also many Russians who have attempted to leave their own country following the full-scale invasion. This phenomenon has been met with different responses in various states near Russia. Read more about the Russian migration and what kind of challenges it causes in the host countries in the article by Nino Chanadiri on our website. https://lnkd.in/dC_Y49S6

From my friend, Michael Bociukiw. Better late than never but how many lives were lost in the interim? That being said, aid to Ukraine is good for the U.S. economy. Not only will it sustain domestic defense industries, but it also creates new jobs and revitalizes outdated sectors.  Moreover, military aid to Ukraine has led to a resurgence of production lines across 10 states and 11 U.S. cities. This is good for the U.S. domestically -- and for democracy.

Today marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. CSIS experts look to the war’s past and future, discussing its impacts on Russia, Ukraine, and the world at large as the conflict continues. Explore CSIS's latest analysis on Ukraine: https://lnkd.in/eUTDM9ja

RUSI Europe has released a fascinating report on Russian activity beyond Ukraine. The report details how part of the GRU reorganized following the failed invasion in 2022. How Averyanov, in charge of clandestine operations, organized Center 161 into three parts: Unit 29155, the new Unit 54654, and a planning center. According to Ukrainian intelligence, a total of 147 instructors are working at the 161 Center with personal phones being prohibited on the premises. The report also highlights the underestimated role of Kadyrov's Chechen soldiers in Russia's overall international strategy. Check out the full report for more great takeaways! #CTI #Russia #InternationalStrategy

Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine was designed to firmly bring Kyiv back into the Kremlin’s sphere of influence. The effect has overwhelmingly been the opposite, with an emboldened and empowered Ukraine more determined than ever to free itself from the oppressive shadow of Moscow. This exhibit of destroyed Russian armour along the streets of Kyiv for the second Ukrainian Independence Day since the invasion, places in stark contrast Russia’s StratCom failures with Ukraine’s continuing success. The cognitive aspects of warfare are critical to strategy, which is why I remain optimistic regarding Ukraine in the medium and long-term. Ongoing efforts will be required to maintain Ukrainian will and Western support, but Ukraine’s initiative and energy in the cognitive domain show no signs of slowing down.

Slovakia's Ministry of Culture has officially confirmed the reinstatement of collaboration with #Russia and #Belarus.   Martina Šimkovičová, the newly appointed #head of the ministry, declared the decision to resume #cooperation, previously halted in March 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.   The same day, Slovakian PM Fico stated he is against the #membership of #Ukraine in NATO and that Ukraine should give up its territories of Crimea, Donbas, and Luhansk to Russia to put an end to the #invasion.       #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine #OSINT #OSINTforUkraine #Ukraine #Slovakia #slovakianpolitics #europeanpolitics  

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine stressed the importance of engaging the Western Balkans more closely. The strategy behind the West’s renewed interest was twofold: bring Kosovo and Serbia closer to a deal to normalise relations and simultaneously move Serbia away from the Russian orbit. Despite initial enthusiasm in early 2023, relations quickly soured once again. What will it take to overcome this impasse? Read the article by Visar Xhambazi in our latest issue 'The Western Balkans. A Bridge from Europe to Europe?' https://lnkd.in/dtb4Jz6C

Ukraine’s future in the medium term will be very challenging, unless the West puts an end to its procrastination and starts acting with vigour, writes Arkady Moshes in the newest FIIA Comment. 📝 The West is failing to provide Ukraine with sufficient resources to resist Russia’s invasion, and lacks a vision for the future of West-Russia relations. This may push Ukraine to the brink of defeat as early as 2024. Read the full comment: https://lnkd.in/dtRhhfpv #FIIApublication #ukraine

"If the countries that support #Ukraine had not turned a blind eye to what happened in #Crimea 10 years ago, there would be no invasion today." 🇺🇦 Ukraine's Defence Minister answers Euronews' question in #Davos ☝️ He highlights a painful truth, often avoided in modern discourse on Ukraine: That 10 years ago, the West failed to stop Russian aggression and support Ukraine - when Russian troops invaded Crimea, and we didn't do a thing to stop it. 🙄 Back then, Moscow denied the unmarked 'little green men' were theirs (it was Wagner) Today, Moscow openly brags about it. And celebrates the 2014 invasion. Imagine if we had intervened... No occupation of Crimea, No decade of war in Donbas, No full scale invasion. 🚨 We were too busy pondering the price of action, of intervention, To consider the price of inaction, which In the long term, is often far higher. "If you tolerate someone's (aggression) today, (disregarding) territorial integrity, the occupants will continue such hostility." ⚠️ Rustem Umerov correctly points out that if you feed a bear today, if you appease, accept and tolerate its bad behavior, The bear will come back for more. 💔 And today, Ukraine pays the price For the hesitation of the free world. "We will never surrender." #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Ukraine gained independence from Russia on August 24, 1991. 32 years later, and it is under attack from the same country — part of the ongoing war since 2014. Yet the three-day “special operation” launched in 2022 proved to be anything but. And instead of being a conquered province of Russia, Ukraine fought back. With the assistance of dozens of countries worldwide, it’s held Russian forces at bay and made substantial gains. From our office in Odessa, we’ve seen the devastation that Russia has caused. Its missiles continue to pound cities; a strike close to our office hit an ancient church, one that had stood for centuries. Missiles have landed around the country, causing terror and death. Many of our colleagues moved abroad, seeking safety. Many chose to stay or even come back. To all of our colleagues, we make this promise: We will continue to support you, wherever you are. This comes as some companies have chosen to fire their staff in Ukraine, citing too much risk as the driving factor. And we’ve taken on some of those staff — great developers with a solid history in unified communications. So on this day, even as we brace ourselves for disruption, terror, horror and fear, we continue to have hope: Hope that Ukraine will remain independent, the language unique, and the people free. Slava Ukraini! #Ukraine #unifiedcommunications #Odessa #hopeforpeace