Ukraine and Russia Programme

  • Jul072026

    Russian Attitudes Are Shifting as the War’s Effects Come Home

    Since 2022, the Kremlin has sought to “normalize” its war against Ukraine and insulate ordinary Russians from its costs. In…

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  • Mar262026

    Ambassador General Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s Speech at King’s College London, 25 March 2026

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    On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United…

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  • Mar092026

    Capturing the Minds: The Role of Child Deportation in Maintaining Russian Authority over Ukraine’s Occupied Territories

    Russia’s systematic deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children from occupied territories since 2014 is a central instrument of Russian governance.…

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  • Jan232026

    Understanding Success: Why Certain Ukrainian Military Formations Run Consistently Successful Recruitment Campaigns

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    By Jimmy Rushton Key Points: Ukrainian military units recruit in a competitive marketplace. Volunteers have considerable choice over where they…

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  • Jan232026

    Ukraine Strategic Communications: Narratives and Approaches in Recruitment/Mobilisation

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    By anonymous strategic communications specialists Key Points: The Strategic Imperative: As the war extends into 2026, the ability of the…

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  • Jan232026

    Making the Ukrainian Army Attractive Again: The Need for a Second Civil Wave

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    By Dr Alexander Shulga Key Points: After four years of high-intensity war, Ukraine cannot sustain its defence without sufficiently expanding…

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  • Jan232026

    Council of Servicemembers’ Representatives (CSR)

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    By anonymous soldiers serving in the Ukrainian military since 2022 Key Points: The war of attrition has exposed not only…

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  • Dec112025

    Russia’s Pipeline of Persecution: A Systematic Campaign of Crimes Against Humanity in Occupied Ukraine

    By Dr Jade McGlynn and Scott Martin Key Points: Russia operates a pipeline of state-engineered persecution against Ukrainian civilians in…

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  • Jul222025

    The Enemy’s Mirror: Understanding Russian Strategic Discourse on the United Kingdom

    By Dr Jade McGlynn Russian strategic discourse presents the United Kingdom not merely as a geopolitical rival but as a…

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  • Oct252024

    After the End of Londongrad? The UK’s Counter Kleptocracy Strategy Requires a Reboot

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    By Tom Mayne and John Heathershaw Key Points: Kleptocracy is a defining feature of the new global politics. Just as…

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