ICYMI, here is a link to the recording of today's Crisis Group reflection on this weekend's "Summit on Peace for #Ukraine" featuring Olya Oliker aka Dr. Olga Oliker (she/her) Alissa de Carbonnel Oleg Ignatov Simon Schlegel and me. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

NEW REPORT | A Fraught Path Forward for Ukraine’s Liberated Territories Even as Ukraine continues to resist Russia’s onslaught, it faces the challenge of reintegrating lands its army freed from Russian occupation in 2022. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

A Fraught Path Forward for Ukraine’s Liberated Territories crisisgroup.org/europe-central… via @crisisgroup

Brand-new Crisis Group report on Ukraine - looking at how Kyiv (with donors) can reintegrate the territories it liberated from Russian troops. Gender permeates the range of challenges laid out in the piece - a short 🧵👇 crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

Heavily mined and devastated, areas reconquered by Ukraine late in 2022 are struggling to recover. With Kyiv's attention understandably absorbed by the war, the government should not neglect its liberated areas. And foreign donors must help it rebuild. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

New Crisis Group report on the hurdles to reintegrate liberated territories of🇺🇦. Mines, a demographic crisis and poor political representation slow down recovery, but so does Ukraine's inadequate legal framework to deal with war crimes and collaborators. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

And ICYMI, watch here Crisis Group assessment of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine held in Switzerland by my colleagues Olya Oliker aka Dr. Olga Oliker (she/her), Alissa de Carbonnel, Oleg Ignatov, Simon Schlegel and Richard Gowan 5/7   youtube.com/watch?v=Xbluz9…

Even as Ukraine continues to resist Russia’s onslaught, it faces the challenge of reintegrating lands its army freed from Russian occupation in 2022. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

Mobilising, training soldiers & reforming the army, all at once, is a massive challenge for any country. For #Ukraine, now nearing the third year of war, it’s even tougher. Simon Schlegel explores possible solutions: crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

NEW Q&A | Mobilisation, Peacemaking and Deterrence in Ukraine The need to recruit, train troops and reform Ukraine’s mobilisation system has become a top-tier issue for Kyiv. Simon Schlegel discusses the challenges, reforms and possible fixes. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

Ukraine’s best hope for a secure future lies in a capable military. Reforming the mobilisation system will be critical for peacemaking and deterrence. Simon Schlegel examines current reform gaps and the ways for Kyiv and its backers to fix them. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

Mobilisation, Peacemaking and Deterrence in Ukraine Seminal report by Dr. Simon Schlegel for the International Crisis Group crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

Ukraine needs more well-trained soldiers now and in the future. In this Q&A, Simon Schlegel explores how Ukraine’s armed forces can become a more attractive employer and better address current reform challenges. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

A strong mobilisation and training system is key to Ukraine's military capability. In this Q&A, Simon Schlegel looks at current challenges and what Kyiv can do to build the army it needs. crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

5/10 Ukraine’s long-term security hinges on a strong military, and reforming its mobilisation system is critical for both peacemaking and deterrence. Simon Schlegel examines current reform gaps and the ways for Kyiv and its backers to fix them.  crisisgroup.org/europe-central…

The second panel with John Herbst, Charlotta Rodhe, Solomiia Bobrovska, Flemming Splidsboel Hansen, Sara Nanni, and LibMods Ukraine Program Director Simon Schlegel discussed what security guarantees #Ukraine needs. What are the conditions for ending the war? How can Ukraine be stabilised

Culture matters – especially in times of war. Dr. Simon Schlegel, the director of our Ukraine program, spoke today at the “Resilience. Recovery. Future. 2025” conference, exploring how culture contributes to resilience in Ukraine. Thanks to OBMIN Foundation Poland for creating

How has Ukraine’s history shaped its place in Europe?  EVENT | July 1 | 17:00–18:30 | Join historian Paul Robert Magocsi Paul Robert Magocsi for a panel in Berlin exploring identity, memory, and Ukraine’s future. Hosted by @LibMod, Ukrainisches Institut in Deutschland & Ukrainian Jewish Encounter 🔗 Register:

The War Childhood Museum in Sarajevo is an impressive collection of children’s belongings and their stories related to the war. Apart from Bosnia the museum now has three items from Gaza and from Ukraine. Thanks to Simon Schlegel for the recommendation!

"Eine tragfähige Strategie entsteht nicht durch diplomatische Schnellschüsse, sondern durch geduldige Stärkung der Ukraine und systematische Schwächung Russlands." Gute Analyses der aktuellen Lage von meinem LibMod - Zentrum Liberale Moderne-Kollegen Simon Schlegel h-und-g.info/forum/schwerpu…