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Cambridge Ukrainian Studies, an academic centre at the University of Cambridge. Advancing new approaches to teaching and researching Ukraine since 2008.
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And it looks very much (at least to me) as if this is the only thing they've said about Russia because they want to be able to reframe the relationship as a partnership but it's not yet possible because they haven't finalised their deal with the Kremlin and because of domestic pushback.
December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
And it looks very much (at least to me) as if this is the only thing they've said about Russia because they want to be able to reframe the relationship as a partnership but it's not yet possible because they haven't finalised their deal with the Kremlin and because of domestic pushback.
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Strategic stability between the two states with the largest number of nuclear weapons is a good aspiration because strategic instability is a threat to everyone. But it's useless or dangerous if it isn't grounded in a realistic assessment of the threat from Russia.
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Strategic stability between the two states with the largest number of nuclear weapons is a good aspiration because strategic instability is a threat to everyone. But it's useless or dangerous if it isn't grounded in a realistic assessment of the threat from Russia.
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It's not just the lack of mentions of Russia that's striking, it's the fact Russia isn't ever mentioned as an adversary or threat. This is the first US National Security Strategy not to identify Russia as a threat since 2010, at the height of Obama's Reset policy.
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It's not just the lack of mentions of Russia that's striking, it's the fact Russia isn't ever mentioned as an adversary or threat. This is the first US National Security Strategy not to identify Russia as a threat since 2010, at the height of Obama's Reset policy.
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Ukraine gave up nuclear warheads for security promises that collapsed when Russia attacked.
🧵 1/3 ⬇️
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December 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Ukraine gave up nuclear warheads for security promises that collapsed when Russia attacked.
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Ukraine’s main Christmas tree is lit up in Kyiv 🌟🎄
December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Ukraine’s main Christmas tree is lit up in Kyiv 🌟🎄
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The Ukraine war was never about just territory or NATO.
It was also about what happens if a nuclear power starts carving up a non-nuclear neighbor—and how the U.S. would respond.
Here's how U.S. fecklessness set the stage for nuclear proliferation around the world:
www.wsj.com/opinion/a-ba...
It was also about what happens if a nuclear power starts carving up a non-nuclear neighbor—and how the U.S. would respond.
Here's how U.S. fecklessness set the stage for nuclear proliferation around the world:
www.wsj.com/opinion/a-ba...
Opinion | A Bad Ukraine Deal Could Spur Nuclear Proliferation
From Warsaw to Seoul, allies are asking if they can rely on the U.S. to protect them against aggression.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Ukraine war was never about just territory or NATO.
It was also about what happens if a nuclear power starts carving up a non-nuclear neighbor—and how the U.S. would respond.
Here's how U.S. fecklessness set the stage for nuclear proliferation around the world:
www.wsj.com/opinion/a-ba...
It was also about what happens if a nuclear power starts carving up a non-nuclear neighbor—and how the U.S. would respond.
Here's how U.S. fecklessness set the stage for nuclear proliferation around the world:
www.wsj.com/opinion/a-ba...
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Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
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Important conversation. But the conclusion understates the case. It is not that handing Russia the huge territory that contains Ukraine’s best defenses would “not necessarily” bring peace. It is that so doing would guarantee a bloodier and longer war.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner
Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Important conversation. But the conclusion understates the case. It is not that handing Russia the huge territory that contains Ukraine’s best defenses would “not necessarily” bring peace. It is that so doing would guarantee a bloodier and longer war.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Kasparov nails it: Western failure to confront russia is the biggest security risk we face.
Ukraine is buying us time, and we’re wasting it.
Ukraine is buying us time, and we’re wasting it.
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Kasparov nails it: Western failure to confront russia is the biggest security risk we face.
Ukraine is buying us time, and we’re wasting it.
Ukraine is buying us time, and we’re wasting it.
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Scandalously corrupt. Any US firm that gets involved in such a deal will deserve to have sanctions imposed on it in Europe, since it will be helping Putin to rebuild his economy & his forces for their next attack.
1/ The Wall Street Journal reports that the main focus of the US-Russia peace talks is to get commercial advantage for American companies, and personal benefits for individuals linked to the Trump Administration. European officials are said to be shocked by the plans. ⬇️
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Scandalously corrupt. Any US firm that gets involved in such a deal will deserve to have sanctions imposed on it in Europe, since it will be helping Putin to rebuild his economy & his forces for their next attack.
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15 days after his previous visit, Pres. Zelenskyy will travel to Paris on Monday.
Essential to torpedo Trump's Russian plan: nothing is negotiable with Russia.
The future of Ukraine and the security of Europe depend on our ability to say “no” and to act accordingly.
www.leparisien.fr/internationa...
Essential to torpedo Trump's Russian plan: nothing is negotiable with Russia.
The future of Ukraine and the security of Europe depend on our ability to say “no” and to act accordingly.
www.leparisien.fr/internationa...
Guerre en Ukraine : Emmanuel Macron recevra Volodymyr Zelensky ce lundi à Paris
Emmanuel Macron recevra son homologue ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky lundi 1er décembre à Paris, selon l’Élysée. Le ministre ukrainien des Aff
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November 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
15 days after his previous visit, Pres. Zelenskyy will travel to Paris on Monday.
Essential to torpedo Trump's Russian plan: nothing is negotiable with Russia.
The future of Ukraine and the security of Europe depend on our ability to say “no” and to act accordingly.
www.leparisien.fr/internationa...
Essential to torpedo Trump's Russian plan: nothing is negotiable with Russia.
The future of Ukraine and the security of Europe depend on our ability to say “no” and to act accordingly.
www.leparisien.fr/internationa...
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The power of Ukrainian democracy is a sight to behold.
And Trump wants to take millions of people from Ukrainian democracy and gift them to dictatorial Russia.
And Trump wants to take millions of people from Ukrainian democracy and gift them to dictatorial Russia.
⚡️BREAKING: Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak resigns amid major corruption scandal.
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises earlier on Nov. 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises earlier on Nov. 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
BREAKING: Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak resigns amid Ukraine's biggest corruption scandal
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises earlier on Nov. 28, President Volodymyr Zelens...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The power of Ukrainian democracy is a sight to behold.
And Trump wants to take millions of people from Ukrainian democracy and gift them to dictatorial Russia.
And Trump wants to take millions of people from Ukrainian democracy and gift them to dictatorial Russia.
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Now the new plan is a nonstarter for Russia. This whole episode was just an embarrassing and useless fire-drill.
While Trump couldn’t care less about Ukraine, he’s foolish to believe he could force an ultimatum and more foolish to not realize he’s being endlessly played by Putin.
While Trump couldn’t care less about Ukraine, he’s foolish to believe he could force an ultimatum and more foolish to not realize he’s being endlessly played by Putin.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Now the new plan is a nonstarter for Russia. This whole episode was just an embarrassing and useless fire-drill.
While Trump couldn’t care less about Ukraine, he’s foolish to believe he could force an ultimatum and more foolish to not realize he’s being endlessly played by Putin.
While Trump couldn’t care less about Ukraine, he’s foolish to believe he could force an ultimatum and more foolish to not realize he’s being endlessly played by Putin.
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Good to see the U.S. and Ukraine agree to a joint peace plan. However, this plan is irrelevant.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Good to see the U.S. and Ukraine agree to a joint peace plan. However, this plan is irrelevant.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
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At the end of the day, I would readily bet that there will be no peace plan—for one simple reason, which I have often emphasized: there cannot be one with Russia.
This is not actually bad news, however, but rather the opposite—at least if Europeans prove themselves equal to the historical task.
This is not actually bad news, however, but rather the opposite—at least if Europeans prove themselves equal to the historical task.
November 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
At the end of the day, I would readily bet that there will be no peace plan—for one simple reason, which I have often emphasized: there cannot be one with Russia.
This is not actually bad news, however, but rather the opposite—at least if Europeans prove themselves equal to the historical task.
This is not actually bad news, however, but rather the opposite—at least if Europeans prove themselves equal to the historical task.
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Kharkiv tonight after russian drone attack on our city. Private houses are on fire.
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Kharkiv tonight after russian drone attack on our city. Private houses are on fire.
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Another night, another apartment block destroyed by Russian rockets. 20 dead, including 2 children. It's criminal, evil, sickening. But we can act! Let's save those alive today by supporting Ukraine's defenders: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Another night, another apartment block destroyed by Russian rockets. 20 dead, including 2 children. It's criminal, evil, sickening. But we can act! Let's save those alive today by supporting Ukraine's defenders: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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It took a little longer than expected, but the moment of truth for Europe really is here.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It took a little longer than expected, but the moment of truth for Europe really is here.
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As anticipated
Well, once again it was shown that Trump's "support" for Ukraine was a con. He has been working with Putin in secret to craft a "peace" deal which the US and Russia will now try to shove down Ukrainian and European throats. Just sent out this free piece. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Trump Was Working With Putin The Entire Time
And Now Europe and Ukraine Will Pay The Price
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November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
As anticipated
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Ternopil today after Russia bombed apartment building with a missile . 73 people wounded, including 15 kids.
25 people killed including 3 kids
25 people killed including 3 kids
November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Ternopil today after Russia bombed apartment building with a missile . 73 people wounded, including 15 kids.
25 people killed including 3 kids
25 people killed including 3 kids
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Last night Russia sent about five hundred drones and missiles to kill Ukrainians. Most were intercepted but those that got through hit a post office, a store, a power plant, and multiple residences. 19 people were killed in Ternopil. (1/2)
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Last night Russia sent about five hundred drones and missiles to kill Ukrainians. Most were intercepted but those that got through hit a post office, a store, a power plant, and multiple residences. 19 people were killed in Ternopil. (1/2)
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Join @camukrainistyka.bsky.social to discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine with Gillian Tett OBE of King’s College & FT ed. board, and Alyona Shkrum, First Deputy Minister of Communities & Territories Development of Ukraine.
Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Downing Place URC
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Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Downing Place URC
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November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Join @camukrainistyka.bsky.social to discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine with Gillian Tett OBE of King’s College & FT ed. board, and Alyona Shkrum, First Deputy Minister of Communities & Territories Development of Ukraine.
Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Downing Place URC
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rebuilding...
Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Downing Place URC
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rebuilding...
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Just released. The most important, under-reported story of the Russo-Ukraine War since Trump became President is how the Chinese now feel that they can pile in with Russian support. They are now helping Russia across the board, with components, technical help… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Biggest Under-Reported Story of 2025
Since Trump has become President, China has ramped up its support for Russia to hammer Ukraine.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Just released. The most important, under-reported story of the Russo-Ukraine War since Trump became President is how the Chinese now feel that they can pile in with Russian support. They are now helping Russia across the board, with components, technical help… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Ever since, russia has been taking brutal revenge on Kherson, shelling it non-stop, hunting civilians in safaris, including infants, destroying critical infrastructure.
Kherson doesn't need the world to admire its invincibility.
Kherson needs actions aimed at defeating the aggressor now.
Kherson doesn't need the world to admire its invincibility.
Kherson needs actions aimed at defeating the aggressor now.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Ever since, russia has been taking brutal revenge on Kherson, shelling it non-stop, hunting civilians in safaris, including infants, destroying critical infrastructure.
Kherson doesn't need the world to admire its invincibility.
Kherson needs actions aimed at defeating the aggressor now.
Kherson doesn't need the world to admire its invincibility.
Kherson needs actions aimed at defeating the aggressor now.