Ondrej Ditrych
@ditrych.bsky.social
Senior Analyst for Russia and the Eastern Neighbourhood at the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
What a delight to convene a group of brilliant experts on Russia’s elites, economy, and society to discuss where Russia is headed - and what the EUshould prepare for. Many thanks to the Polish Permanent Representation for hosting!
February 4, 2026 at 2:09 PM
What a delight to convene a group of brilliant experts on Russia’s elites, economy, and society to discuss where Russia is headed - and what the EUshould prepare for. Many thanks to the Polish Permanent Representation for hosting!
Good to see @euiss.bsky.social paper on shifts in Transatlantic relationship featured in @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSCreport. The paper can be read here: www.iss.europa.eu/publications... ...and my chapter on how to turn the wheel and see more unity on Ukraine here: www.iss.europa.eu/sites/defaul....
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Good to see @euiss.bsky.social paper on shifts in Transatlantic relationship featured in @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSCreport. The paper can be read here: www.iss.europa.eu/publications... ...and my chapter on how to turn the wheel and see more unity on Ukraine here: www.iss.europa.eu/sites/defaul....
Basic #takeaways: The likelihood of change is low in foreseeable future. The systemic changes under way create powerful path dependencies. Still, the #EU can take steps to further 'unpower' Putin's regime, including through secondary sanctions, and to invest in a peaceful future Russia.
February 4, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Basic #takeaways: The likelihood of change is low in foreseeable future. The systemic changes under way create powerful path dependencies. Still, the #EU can take steps to further 'unpower' Putin's regime, including through secondary sanctions, and to invest in a peaceful future Russia.
What a delight to convene a group of brilliant experts on Russia’s elites, economy, and society to discuss where Russia is headed - and what the EUshould prepare for. Many thanks to the Polish Permanent Representation for hosting!
February 4, 2026 at 2:09 PM
What a delight to convene a group of brilliant experts on Russia’s elites, economy, and society to discuss where Russia is headed - and what the EUshould prepare for. Many thanks to the Polish Permanent Representation for hosting!
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
Where could change in Russia really come from - elites or society? @markgaleotti.bsky.social shares his take on Russia’s possible futures.
February 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Where could change in Russia really come from - elites or society? @markgaleotti.bsky.social shares his take on Russia’s possible futures.
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
EU ambassadors are close to a deal on a €90 billion loan to finance Ukraine’s defense against Russia - with talks expected to be finalized today - thanks to a draft text spelling out participation of third countries in arms deals, say three diplomats.
EU ambassadors near deal on Ukraine loan
BRUSSELS — EU ambassadors are close to a deal on a €90 billion loan to finance Ukraine’s defense against Russia thanks to a draft text that spells out the participation of third countries in arms d…
www.politico.eu
February 4, 2026 at 1:56 PM
EU ambassadors are close to a deal on a €90 billion loan to finance Ukraine’s defense against Russia - with talks expected to be finalized today - thanks to a draft text spelling out participation of third countries in arms deals, say three diplomats.
Delighted to contribute to @carnegieendowment.org ’s #TakingThePulse on whether Europe should reengage with #Belarus. An interesting set of diverse views: carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat....
Taking the Pulse: Is It Time for Europe to Reengage With Belarus?
In return for a trade deal and the release of political prisoners, the United States has lifted sanctions on Belarus, breaking the previous Western policy consensus. Should Europeans follow suit, usin...
carnegieendowment.org
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Delighted to contribute to @carnegieendowment.org ’s #TakingThePulse on whether Europe should reengage with #Belarus. An interesting set of diverse views: carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat....
Pleased to speak with @financialtimes.com about Russia's ambitions and military posture in the increasingly busy #Arctic: www.ft.com/content/4130....
More in our recent @euiss.bsky.social
analysis for more about Russia's foothold in the region: iss.europa.eu/publications....
More in our recent @euiss.bsky.social
analysis for more about Russia's foothold in the region: iss.europa.eu/publications....
January 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Pleased to speak with @financialtimes.com about Russia's ambitions and military posture in the increasingly busy #Arctic: www.ft.com/content/4130....
More in our recent @euiss.bsky.social
analysis for more about Russia's foothold in the region: iss.europa.eu/publications....
More in our recent @euiss.bsky.social
analysis for more about Russia's foothold in the region: iss.europa.eu/publications....
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
"Russian imperialism is still the gravest threat to European security & the European project."
@ditrych.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu.
Watch his intervention: www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
@ditrych.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu.
Watch his intervention: www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
January 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM
"Russian imperialism is still the gravest threat to European security & the European project."
@ditrych.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu.
Watch his intervention: www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
@ditrych.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu.
Watch his intervention: www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
V češtině jsem k tomu napsal kratší komentář pro newsletter
11am: 11am.cz/arktida-v-hl....
11am: 11am.cz/arktida-v-hl....
Arktida v hledáčku velmocí. Tající ledy otevírají nové trasy a přístup k cenným nerostům
Severský region je důležitý pro ruské hospodářství. V poslední době zde ale posilují svou přítomnost hlavně USA a Čína, pro které je Arktida stěžejní oblastí z hlediska národní bezpečnosti.
11am.cz
January 22, 2026 at 10:43 AM
V češtině jsem k tomu napsal kratší komentář pro newsletter
11am: 11am.cz/arktida-v-hl....
11am: 11am.cz/arktida-v-hl....
V posledních měsících jsme se tématu v
@euiss.bsky.social poměrně podrobně věnovali. Výsledkem jei veřejně dostupná analýza, která témata rozhovoru popisuje do větší hloubky: iss.europa.eu/publications....
@euiss.bsky.social poměrně podrobně věnovali. Výsledkem jei veřejně dostupná analýza, která témata rozhovoru popisuje do větší hloubky: iss.europa.eu/publications....
The northern frosts: The EU should contain and unpower Russia in the Arctic
The Arctic is a pillar of Russia’s power. It is also its Achilles’ heel. As the challenge Russia poses to European security intensifies, the EU must devote more attention and resources to the region i...
iss.europa.eu
January 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM
V posledních měsících jsme se tématu v
@euiss.bsky.social poměrně podrobně věnovali. Výsledkem jei veřejně dostupná analýza, která témata rozhovoru popisuje do větší hloubky: iss.europa.eu/publications....
@euiss.bsky.social poměrně podrobně věnovali. Výsledkem jei veřejně dostupná analýza, která témata rozhovoru popisuje do větší hloubky: iss.europa.eu/publications....
Arktida je teď velké mezinárodní téma, ale není to jenom Grónsko. Díky za příležitost @zaminutusest.bsky.social podrobněji projít zájmy a kapacity, které tu má konkrétně Rusko, kde jsou jeho silné stránky a proč je Arktida zároveň taky jeho Achillova pata.
www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/audio...
www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/audio...
Mocenský pletenec v Arktidě. „Nemůžeme podceňovat riziko konfliktu,“ říká expert - Seznam Zprávy
Tlak Donalda Trumpa na získání Grónska udivil nejen Evropu. Zároveň ale nasvítil střet mocenských zájmů v oblasti Arktidy, kde se kromě USA snaží šířit svůj vliv i Rusko a další. Situaci popisujeme ve...
www.seznamzpravy.cz
January 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Arktida je teď velké mezinárodní téma, ale není to jenom Grónsko. Díky za příležitost @zaminutusest.bsky.social podrobněji projít zájmy a kapacity, které tu má konkrétně Rusko, kde jsou jeho silné stránky a proč je Arktida zároveň taky jeho Achillova pata.
www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/audio...
www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/audio...
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
Trump v Davosu ujistil, že si Grónsko silou brát nebude. Reálné zájmy velmocí v Arktidě ale zůstávají a nejvíce se to vedle USA týká Ruska. Jak se to s posilováním jeho vojenských kapacit v oblasti má, vysvětluje v @zaminutusest.bsky.social analytik @euiss.bsky.social @ditrych.bsky.social
Mocenský pletenec v Arktidě. „Nemůžeme podceňovat riziko konfliktu,“ říká expert - Seznam Zprávy
Tlak Donalda Trumpa na získání Grónska udivil nejen Evropu. Zároveň ale nasvítil střet mocenských zájmů v oblasti Arktidy, kde se kromě USA snaží šířit svůj vliv i Rusko a další. Situaci popisujeme ve...
www.seznamzpravy.cz
January 22, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Trump v Davosu ujistil, že si Grónsko silou brát nebude. Reálné zájmy velmocí v Arktidě ale zůstávají a nejvíce se to vedle USA týká Ruska. Jak se to s posilováním jeho vojenských kapacit v oblasti má, vysvětluje v @zaminutusest.bsky.social analytik @euiss.bsky.social @ditrych.bsky.social
I had the pleasure of speaking yesterday at the
@euparliament.bsky.social. I argued that Putin’s Russia remains the gravest threat to European security, and discussed the key contexts (transatlantic, prospective ceasefire) in which it’ll be evolving.
europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
@euparliament.bsky.social. I argued that Putin’s Russia remains the gravest threat to European security, and discussed the key contexts (transatlantic, prospective ceasefire) in which it’ll be evolving.
europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
January 22, 2026 at 10:39 AM
I had the pleasure of speaking yesterday at the
@euparliament.bsky.social. I argued that Putin’s Russia remains the gravest threat to European security, and discussed the key contexts (transatlantic, prospective ceasefire) in which it’ll be evolving.
europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
@euparliament.bsky.social. I argued that Putin’s Russia remains the gravest threat to European security, and discussed the key contexts (transatlantic, prospective ceasefire) in which it’ll be evolving.
europarl.europa.eu/delegations/...
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
To challenge Moscow’s Arctic ambitions, Europe should end LNG imports from the Russian Arctic & reduce dependence on Rosatom, argues @ditrych.bsky.social in WorldECR. Future sanctions & export controls could also target Arctic minerals, increasingly accessible due to climate change.
January 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM
To challenge Moscow’s Arctic ambitions, Europe should end LNG imports from the Russian Arctic & reduce dependence on Rosatom, argues @ditrych.bsky.social in WorldECR. Future sanctions & export controls could also target Arctic minerals, increasingly accessible due to climate change.
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
🧊 The #Arctic is central to Russia's power but also its Achilles' heel.
As Moscow's threat to European security grows, the EU must make the Arctic a strategic priority, constraining Russia's revenues and countering its hybrid campaigns, argues @ditrych.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
As Moscow's threat to European security grows, the EU must make the Arctic a strategic priority, constraining Russia's revenues and countering its hybrid campaigns, argues @ditrych.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
December 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🧊 The #Arctic is central to Russia's power but also its Achilles' heel.
As Moscow's threat to European security grows, the EU must make the Arctic a strategic priority, constraining Russia's revenues and countering its hybrid campaigns, argues @ditrych.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
As Moscow's threat to European security grows, the EU must make the Arctic a strategic priority, constraining Russia's revenues and countering its hybrid campaigns, argues @ditrych.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
Will the reparations loan to Ukraine be adopted? What consequences if it isn't? And what are the other options on the table?
@sbeverts.bsky.social & @ditrych.bsky.social unpack the strategic stakes of the European Council.
▶️ Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/UbeFjlC...
@sbeverts.bsky.social & @ditrych.bsky.social unpack the strategic stakes of the European Council.
▶️ Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/UbeFjlC...
December 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Will the reparations loan to Ukraine be adopted? What consequences if it isn't? And what are the other options on the table?
@sbeverts.bsky.social & @ditrych.bsky.social unpack the strategic stakes of the European Council.
▶️ Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/UbeFjlC...
@sbeverts.bsky.social & @ditrych.bsky.social unpack the strategic stakes of the European Council.
▶️ Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/UbeFjlC...
I would rule it out, actually, but explain why mentioning the accession matters in the context of the peace framework negotiations.
Where the EU stands on #Ukraine's accelerated accession by 2027. Several experts do not rule out the scenario
@ditrych.bsky.social (@euiss.bsky.social), Fabian Zuleeg (EPC), Engjellushe Morina (@ecfr.eu), Volodymyr Dubovyk (CEPA) and Bohdan Popov (United Ukraine)
newunionpost.eu/2025/12/16/u...
@ditrych.bsky.social (@euiss.bsky.social), Fabian Zuleeg (EPC), Engjellushe Morina (@ecfr.eu), Volodymyr Dubovyk (CEPA) and Bohdan Popov (United Ukraine)
newunionpost.eu/2025/12/16/u...
Where the EU stands on Ukraine accelerated accession by 2027
The latest draft of the peace proposal envisages Ukraine joining the EU through a fast-tracked process, with implications for the merit-based principle
newunionpost.eu
December 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I would rule it out, actually, but explain why mentioning the accession matters in the context of the peace framework negotiations.
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
A decisive week for EU support to Ukraine.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
EU financial assistance may be one of Europe’s last chances to shape the course of the war. Will it seize the moment?
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
December 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A decisive week for EU support to Ukraine.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
A decisive week for EU support to Ukraine.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
EU financial assistance may be one of Europe’s last chances to shape the course of the war. Will it seize the moment?
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
December 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A decisive week for EU support to Ukraine.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
As diplomatic discussions intensify around possible peace terms, #EUCO will decide on funding options on Thursday: reparation loan or another model?
Join @sbeverts.bsky.social and me on Wednesday to discuss the options and their strategic consequences.
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
EU financial assistance may be one of Europe’s last chances to shape the course of the war. Will it seize the moment?
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
December 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
EU financial assistance may be one of Europe’s last chances to shape the course of the war. Will it seize the moment?
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
Ahead of the #EUCO, join @ditrych.bsky.social & @sbeverts.bsky.social on the options to continue supporting #Ukraine.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 10:00 CET
📍 youtube.com/watch?v=UbeF...
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
The European Commission has proposed two possible solutions to maintain support in 2026-2027, amounting to €90 billion.
But how much money does #Ukraine really need from the EU?
With Bohdan Popov (United Ukraine) and @ditrych.bsky.social (@euiss.bsky.social)
newunionpost.eu/2025/12/04/e...
But how much money does #Ukraine really need from the EU?
With Bohdan Popov (United Ukraine) and @ditrych.bsky.social (@euiss.bsky.social)
newunionpost.eu/2025/12/04/e...
But how much money does Ukraine really need from the EU?
The Commission proposed two solutions to support Ukraine in 2026-27, totalling €90 billion. But the funding gap amounts to at least €135 billion
newunionpost.eu
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The European Commission has proposed two possible solutions to maintain support in 2026-2027, amounting to €90 billion.
But how much money does #Ukraine really need from the EU?
With Bohdan Popov (United Ukraine) and @ditrych.bsky.social (@euiss.bsky.social)
newunionpost.eu/2025/12/04/e...
But how much money does #Ukraine really need from the EU?
With Bohdan Popov (United Ukraine) and @ditrych.bsky.social (@euiss.bsky.social)
newunionpost.eu/2025/12/04/e...
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
The reparation loan must be strategic: Ukraine doesn’t need life support; it needs the means to shift the war’s trajectory and pressure Moscow toward a just peace, explains @ditrych.bsky.social ⤵️ www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Europe’s chance to change the war: How to make the most of the reparation loan
Europe must use the proposed reparation loan to shift the war’s trajectory: not just keeping Ukraine afloat but strengthening its defences, rebuilding critical infrastructure and pressuring Moscow. If...
www.iss.europa.eu
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The reparation loan must be strategic: Ukraine doesn’t need life support; it needs the means to shift the war’s trajectory and pressure Moscow toward a just peace, explains @ditrych.bsky.social ⤵️ www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Reposted by Ondrej Ditrych
Russia will have to be forced into any peace that is not an imperial one. Europe’s reparation loan to Ukraine may be one of its final chances to influence the war’s trajectory and safeguard its security, writes @ditrych.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Europe’s chance to change the war: How to make the most of the reparation loan
Europe must use the proposed reparation loan to shift the war’s trajectory: not just keeping Ukraine afloat but strengthening its defences, rebuilding critical infrastructure and pressuring Moscow. If...
www.iss.europa.eu
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Russia will have to be forced into any peace that is not an imperial one. Europe’s reparation loan to Ukraine may be one of its final chances to influence the war’s trajectory and safeguard its security, writes @ditrych.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The EU has a last real chance to shift Russia’s war on Ukraine: a reparation loan. It must find a political compromise to issue it but also design it well to channel the money for maximum impact.
I suggest how here: iss.europa.eu/publications....
I suggest how here: iss.europa.eu/publications....
December 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The EU has a last real chance to shift Russia’s war on Ukraine: a reparation loan. It must find a political compromise to issue it but also design it well to channel the money for maximum impact.
I suggest how here: iss.europa.eu/publications....
I suggest how here: iss.europa.eu/publications....