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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · 16d

If supported effectively, Ukraine’s #veterans can become a cornerstone of Ukraine’s national resilience and of Europe’s stability. Veterans reintegration is also integral to the EU accession process.

Read more in our latest #SCEEUS commentary 👇

Andreas Umland @umland.bsky.social · 18d

@klaralindstrom.bsky.social & #NicolinaNilsson

Ukraine faces the monumental task of reintegrating up to 5 million veterans and their families – nearly 10% of its population – once Russia’s war has been brought to a full stop.

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Ukraine’s Veterans: From Fragility to a Pillar of European Security - Sceeus

SCEEUS Commentary | Ukraine’s Veterans: From Fragility to a Pillar of European Security | By Klara Lindström and Nicolina Nilsson

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Aug 28

The best way for European policymakers to support Ukraine’s reform path is a credible continuation of the EU accession process.

More in my latest #SCEEUS Commentary 👇

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SCEEUS @sceeus-ui.bsky.social · Aug 28

New Commentary Out 🌐 Lessons for Europe after the Protests in Ukraine

In July 2025, Ukraine saw its largest protests since Russia’s 2022 invasion. What lessons can European policymakers draw?

Read this new report by Klara Lindström: sceeus.se/en/publicati...

Lessons for Europe after the Protests in Ukraine - Sceeus

SCEEUS Publication | Lessons for Europe after the Protests in Ukraine | By Klara Lindström

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Jun 19

Jag medverkar i P3 ID om Viktor Orbán: www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/vikt...

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Viktor Orbán — från långhårig rebell till Europas stora huvudvärk - P3 ID

Han var Europas yngsta premiärminister som skulle leda Ungern mot Nato och EU, men som med åren blev unionens stora huvudvärk.

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Jun 3

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SCEEUS @sceeus-ui.bsky.social · Jun 3

New SCEEUS Commentary Out 🌐 Pledges and Priorities: Mapping Europe's Uneven Support for Ukraine by Nicole Jeffler and Sara Lannebo

Read the text here ➡️
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Pledges and Priorities: Mapping Europe’s Uneven Support for Ukraine - Sceeus

SCEEUS Publication | Pledges and Priorities: Mapping Europe’s Uneven Support for Ukraine  | By Nicole Jeffler and Sara Lannebo

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 26

Anne Appelbaum: "In conversations about Russia and Ukraine, the word “realist” gets thrown around a lot, usually by people who don’t know much about the conflict and nevertheless imagine they are offering a hard-edged, unemotional analysis (which often means, in practice, Russian talking points)."

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 26

Recommended reading by @fromtga.bsky.social:

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In Ukraine, I saw Trump’s ‘peace deal’ wouldn’t just trade away land – but lives, memories and homes | Timothy Garton Ash

Ukrainians I met in Kyiv and Lviv were grimly realistic about the end of the war. We should follow their example, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 19

"The USSR collapsed because its artificial unity was enforced by violence and oppression. The EU’s endurance depends on the persistence of its voluntary unity."

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The USSR occupied eastern Europe, calling it ‘liberation’ – Russia is repeating the crime in Ukraine | Sergei Lebedev

In the post-Soviet states, statues can be removed and street names changed. But achieving sovereignty of memory is far harder, says exiled Russian novelist Sergei Lebedev

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 15

Several SCEEUS colleagues recently travelled to #Kyiv.

Here are some quick impressions from the trip: sceeus.se/en/news/quic...

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Quick Impressions: Kyiv, May 2025 - Sceeus

Quick Impressions: Kyiv, May 2025

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 15

This documentary provides a thorough investigation into systemic corruption in #Hungary. Strongly recommended. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ4S...

A dinasztia (The Dynasty) - így született az Orbán család gazdasági birodalma

YouTube video by Direkt36

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Andreas Umland @umland.bsky.social · May 13

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An Article 7.3 procedure, which can suspend a member state’s voting rights, would be the most credible and effective way to limit Hungary’s influence.

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Hungary, Ukraine and the EU: The Situation and What To Do - Sceeus

SCEEUS Publication | Hungary, Ukraine and the EU: The Situation and What To Do  | By Klara Lindström

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 12

Orbán will not be convinced by arguments concerning Ukraine’s readiness to join the EU, since his opposition to Ukraine is based not on substantive issues, but on domestic political concerns. Clear and confident measures will therefore be needed to prevent Orbán from blocking Ukraine’s EU accession.

SCEEUS @sceeus-ui.bsky.social · May 12

New Commentary Out 🌐 Hungary, Ukraine and the EU: The Situation and What To Do by @klaralindstrom.bsky.social

Read the full text here ➡️

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Hungary, Ukraine and the EU: The Situation and What To Do - Sceeus

SCEEUS Publication | Hungary, Ukraine and the EU: The Situation and What To Do  | By Klara Lindström

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · May 9

In 5 years, Russia could have enough weapons to test NATO Article 5, and attack one or more EU countries, European Intelligence services warn us.

That is why we need to remember, that today history is made in Ukraine.

Full remarks at #KyivSecurityForum ⬇️
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Keynote statement at the Kyiv Security Forum, 8 May 2025 - Andrius Kubilius

Today is victory in Europe Day. Today we remember the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, 80 years ago on this very day. To me, this day is also about the heroism and suffering of Ukraine. Suff...

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 9

We are opening a European Think Tank Office in #Kyiv and are looking for a Director: jobb.ui.se/jobs/5906383....

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Director of the European Think Tank Office in Kyiv - Utrikespolitiska institutet

The Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) is establishing a European Think Tank Office in Kyiv through the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS). This Office will serve a...

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · May 8

My op-ed on #Ukraine, the #EU and agriculture. 🇺🇦 👩‍🌾 🌾

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Andreas Umland @umland.bsky.social · May 7

@klaralindstrom.bsky.social for @euobserver.com

While Ukraine’s membership would impact the EU’s agricultural sector, five points indicate how the effects might be alleviated and managed.

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Ukraine in the EU – the end of the Common Agricultural Policy?

There are fears that Ukrainian farmers would receive large agricultural subsidies immediately on accession, diverting funds from existing member states. Plus worries Ukraine might not adhere to as hig...

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Apr 16

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SCEEUS @sceeus-ui.bsky.social · Apr 16

New SCEEUS Report Out🌐 Can Elections in Ukraine Help to End the Russo-Ukrainian War? by @umland.bsky.social

Read the full text here ⬇️

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Can Elections in Ukraine Help to End the Russo-Ukrainian War? The Origins and Functions of a Russian Propaganda Mirage - Sceeus

Publications | Can Elections in Ukraine Help to End the Russo-Ukrainian War? by Andreas Umland | SCEEUS

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Apr 9

To make Europe peaceful and strong, EU enlargement and European defence capabilities need to be linked. Recommended reading: ecfr.eu/publication/....

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Strength in members: How to rally EU enlargement for defence

The EU’s accession process ignores defence while NATO cannot cover all the candidates. Tailored defence cooperation roadmaps offer a promising path to protect Europe’s periphery without NATO…

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · Apr 4

Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.

14 dead, five of them children. Over 50 people injured. The numbers continue to increase.

📹: parents by the body of their son. Russia killed him.

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Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) @tepsa.bsky.social · Apr 3

One for the #InvigoratEU fans out there 👉 what are the MYTHS about #Ukraine joining the EU❓ @klaralindstrom.bsky.social & Nicole Jeffler take a deep dive...

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Dispelling Myths: The Social and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s Membership of the European Union - SCEEUS

Publications | Dispelling Myths: The Social and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s Membership of the European Union by Klara Lindström and Nicole Jeffler | SCEEUS

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Apr 3

Biotips! www.bioaspen.se/movies/the-e...

The Eukrainian

Välkommen på sverigepremiären den av rasande aktuella THE EUKRAINIAN! I samband med visningen får vi besök av filmens regissör Viktor Nordenskiöld samt en av dess producenter Malcolm Dixelius. Vik...

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Andreas Umland @umland.bsky.social · Mar 29

@klaralindstrom.bsky.social and Nicole Jeffler:

To build support for Ukraine’s EU accession across Europe, the key policy implications of Ukrainian membership must be discussed in a clear and inclusive manner.

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Dispelling Myths: The Social and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s Membership of the European Union - Sceeus

Publications | Dispelling Myths: The Social and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s Membership of the European Union by Klara Lindström and Nicole Jeffler | SCEEUS

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Mar 29

The end of the Common Agricultural Policy? Mass migration from Ukraine? A budgetary disaster?

Read our latest report that dispels some myths about the social and economic implications of a Ukrainian #EU membership.

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SCEEUS @sceeus-ui.bsky.social · Mar 28

Across Europe, there are worries about the social and economic implications of Ukraine joining the EU. Some of these worries involve myths that need to be dispelled 🔍

New SCEEUS Report that dispels the myths about enlargement by @klaralindstrom.bsky.social &Nicole Jeffler
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Dispelling Myths: The Social and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s Membership of the European Union - SCEEUS

Publications | Dispelling Myths: The Social and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s Membership of the European Union by Klara Lindström and Nicole Jeffler | SCEEUS

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Mar 23

En intervju i #SvD om gemenskap, ansvar, frihet, Ukraina och Ryssland: www.svd.se/a/93Vrp5/ost....

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SCEEUS @sceeus-ui.bsky.social · Mar 20

Azerbaijan and Armenia have, at long last, agreed on a draft text for the peace treaty. From a historical perspective, this marks a crucial step on the long path towards peace.

Hugo von Essen and @jakobhedenskog.bsky.social are currently in Azerbaijan. Read their quick impressions here⬇️

Quick Impressions from Baku, Azerbaijan – March 2025 - Sceeus

SCEEUS I Quick Impressions from Baku, Azerbaijan by Hugo von Essen and Jakob Hedenskog

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Mar 19

⚡️ Nordics, Baltics urge concrete steps toward Ukraine's EU membership.

The foreign ministers of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called on Brussels to put forward "concrete proposals on how to decisively advance Ukraine's accession process," Politico reported.

Nordics, Baltics urge concrete steps toward Ukraine's EU membership

In a joint letter, the foreign ministers of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called on Brussels to put forward "concrete proposals on how to decisively advance Ukraine's access...

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Klara Lindström @klaralindstrom.bsky.social · Mar 18

A swift establishment of the proposed Special International Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression is key to lock in and protect accountability efforts in Ukraine: www.politico.eu/article/esta....

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Establish an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine before it’s too late

The special tribunal would be a powerful signal to strongmen everywhere that international justice can find ways to hold leaders accountable — no matter who they are.

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