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«Ο Πούτιν πιέζει, το Κίεβο αντέχει» – Αναζητούνται πραγματικές «εγγυήσεις ασφαλείας» | ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ

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Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Sep 4

My thoughts on the recent diplomatic efforts to land a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in @tovimagr.bsky.social www.tovima.gr/2025/08/23/w...

Ο Νίκολας Φέντον, πολιτικός επιστήμονας, ειδικός σε ζητήματα Ρωσίας και Ουκρανίας εξηγεί στο «Βήμα» την προοπτική περί παροχής εγγυήσεων ασφαλείας «τύπου άρθρου 5 του ΝΑΤΟ» στην Ουκρανία.

www.tovima.gr

"A ce stade, on ne peut pas faire face" : comment l'industrie de défense russe menace l’Europe

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some recent comments from me in @lexpress.fr on the Russian defense industry www.lexpress.fr/monde/a-ce-s...

Les capacités de production russes ont massivement augmenté depuis le début de la guerre. Dans quelques années, le Kremlin disposera d’une puissance de feu inédite.

www.lexpress.fr

Trump and Putin tackle Ukraine conflict in Anchorage without Zelenskyy

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Aug 15

I had the chance to speak with @scrippsnews.bsky.social about how Russia's grinding progress on the battlefields of Ukraine is affecting Putin's calculus headed into today's summit in Alaska www.scrippsnews.com/politics/rus...

Trump is set to meet Putin in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine conflict, but Zelenskyy is absent. Expectations for a peace deal are tempered amid high tensions.

www.scrippsnews.com

Which Donald Trump will negotiate with Putin in Alaska?

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Aug 14

New comments from me in @reuters.com about tomorrow's Trump-Putin Alaska summit www.reuters.com/world/europe...

When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Helsinki in 2018, the pair alarmed allies with a friendly encounter where Trump sided with the Russian leader over his own intelligence agencies on election interference.

www.reuters.com

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Aug 12

Comments from me in @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social about the upcoming Trump-Putin summit, and what Putin might be thinking heading into the big meeting in Alaska thedispatch.com/newsletter/m...

A High-Stakes Meeting in Alaska

Russia and Ukraine both have a lot on the line in Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.

thedispatch.com

L’analista Usa: “Servono più pressioni su Putin, non cercare risultati a tutti i costi”

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Aug 8

My comments yesterday for La Repubblica on the upcoming Trump-Putin summit www.repubblica.it/esteri/2025/...

Parla Nicholas Fenton, direttore aggiunto del Programma Europa, Russia ed Eurasia del Center for Strategic Studies. “Il presidente russo sogna una nuova Yalta,…

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Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Aug 6

My thoughts on the recent online dust-up between Trump and Medvedev in @correiocb.bsky.social (PT) www.correiobraziliense.com.br/mundo/2025/0...

Trump eleva ameaça contra Rússia e mobiliza submarinos nucleares

Presidente norte-americano anuncia o envio de dois submarinos nucleares para 'regiões apropriadas', em resposta a comentários 'provocativos' de Dmitri Medvedev, número dois do Conselho de Segurança do...

www.correiobraziliense.com.br

What the Next Round of Sanctions Against Russia Should Look Like

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Aug 4

New piece in @foreignpolicy.com from me and @msnegovaya.bsky.social outlining why sanctions on Russia matter and ways to tighten them. Russia's economic adaptation since 2022 has been impressive, but there are real issues that tougher sanctions could exploit foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/04/t...

Moscow has successfully restructured its economy on an impressive war footing, but there are weaknesses under the hood.

foreignpolicy.com

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CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program @erep.csis.org · Aug 4

🚨 NEW: @nicholasfenton.bsky.social & @msnegovaya.bsky.social argue in @foreignpolicy.com that economic statecraft alone is not enough to slow Russia's war effort––weapons & intelligence support for Ukraine remains key to forcing Moscow to negotiate in good faith ⬇️
foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/04/t...

What the Next Round of Sanctions Against Russia Should Look Like

Moscow has successfully restructured its economy on an impressive war footing, but there are weaknesses under the hood.

foreignpolicy.com

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CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program @erep.csis.org · Jul 29

✍️ Then and now, a containment strategy seeks to check Moscow’s power & avoid a direct conflict. Today, replicating Kennan’s approach in Europe is not enough—new times call for new thinking.

📌 @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @hannanotte.bsky.social Michael Kimmage + Jeffrey Mankoff

CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program @erep.csis.org · Jul 26

As the US shifts its focus away from threats of Russian aggression, the burden of deterrence falls on Europe. It’s time for a new containment strategy—clear-eyed, coordinated, and long-term.

Our experts lay out a path forward fit for a new purpose ⬇️
www.csis.org/analysis/lon...

A Long-Term Russia Strategy for Europe

No matter the outcome in Ukraine, Russia will remain a strategic threat to Europe and European interests. A European containment strategy reworked for the particularities of the present can help Europ...

A Long-Term Russia Strategy for Europe

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msnegovaya.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social · Jul 31

With Russia set to challenge the West for years to come, what’s the best long-term strategy? Our new @erep.csis.org report explores the need for a renewed approach—potentially a modern take on Cold War-era containment. Please read, comment and share!
🔗 www.csis.org/analysis/lon...

No matter the outcome in Ukraine, Russia will remain a strategic threat to Europe and European interests. A European containment strategy reworked for the particularities of the present can help Europ...

How US sanctions on Russian oil could send prices soaring for Americans

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Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jul 25

My thoughts in @newsweek.com about the potential risks/challenges from U.S. "secondary tariffs" on purchasers of Russian hydrocarbon exports. To increase pressure on Russia, policymakers should target the financial/shipment firms that enable Russian sales www.newsweek.com/us-sanctions...

Speaking to Newsweek, experts outlined the impact of potential sanctions on Russian oil.

www.newsweek.com

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jul 23

Got the chance to talk about the Russian economy, banking system, and sanctions with @news.dw.com alongside my fantastic colleague, Tina Dolbaia www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qca...

Жесткие санкции и милитаризация: как экономика России справляется на третий год войны?

YouTube video by DW на русском

Trump Threatens New Financial Penalties For Russia Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Recently had the chance to speak with @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social about the current state of the Russian economy, the potential for new sanctions on Russia, and how Moscow looks at this current phase of the war in Ukraine thedispatch.com/newsletter/m...

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · Jul 14

NEWS | @erep.csis.org expert @maxbergmann.bsky.social joined Bloomberg to discuss President Trump's announcement of new secondary tariffs on Russian goods if Russia does not agree to a peace deal with Ukraine.

Watch the full interview: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, reacts to President Trump's announcement of new secondary tariffs on Russian goo...

www.bloomberg.com

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CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program @erep.csis.org · Jul 14

💰 Russia's Wartime Economy: @marie-doha.bsky.social broke down key findings from our comprehensive analysis on the economics of Russia's war machine.

✍️ Takeaways + more below:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
@msnegovaya.bsky.social @nicholasfenton.bsky.social @maxbergmann.bsky.social

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msnegovaya.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social · Jun 27

In this week’s episode of Russian Roulette, @maxbergmann.bsky.social and I speak with the always insightful @hannanotte.bsky.social about how the recent war between Iran and Israel, along with U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, are shaping Russia’s strategy in the Middle East. Tune in today!

Hanna Notte on What the Israel-Iran War Means for Russia | Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts

Hanna Notte returns to the show for a conversation with Max and Maria about what the most recent round of hostilities between Israel and Iran, plus the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, mean...

Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam

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Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jun 26

I recently spoke with Lily Mae Lazarus at @fortune.com about Russian fears of an economic recession, and the role the country's chronic labor shortage plays in constraining growth fortune.com/2025/06/22/r...

Record-low unemployment and ultra-hot inflation have put Russia “on the brink” of a recession, its economy minister said.

fortune.com

The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the full report now from @csis.org www.csis.org/analysis/rus...

Russia is muddling through the sanctions, with its economy impacted but not ruined and its defense industry able to maintain the current levels of attrition. Moscow hence sees no need to end the war, ...

Активы ФНБ могут закончиться. Стратегия Трампа по Украине и Ирану. Мария Снеговая*: Особое мнение

Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jun 26

Finally, @msnegovaya.bsky.social spoke with Живой Гвоздь about our analysis and how we understand the ways the Russian economy has adapted to both war and sanctions (RU) www.youtube.com/live/Ceufwhy...

YouTube video by Живой Гвоздь

Мария СНЕГОВАЯ: Война в Иране Путину на руку. Как выстояла экономика России. Новые санкции

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Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jun 26

Additionally, @msnegovaya.bsky.social shared our findings with the team at Ходорковский LIVE (RU) www.youtube.com/watch?v=is20...

YouTube video by Ходорковский LIVE

Российская экономика смогла перестроиться на военный лад. Насколько она теперь устойчива? И в чем сейчас ее главная слабость? — Meduza

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Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jun 26

Russian speakers should also be sure to listen to @msnegovaya.bsky.social discuss our work on the @meduzaproject.bsky.social podcast, Что Случилось meduza.io/episodes/202...

Война и связанные с ней рекордные расходы на оборону и безопасность раскалили российскую экономику, но теперь она начала замедляться.

meduza.io

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Nicholas Fenton @nicholasfenton.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our team has been thrilled with the reception of our recent report, "The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover." Check out a discussion on our work w/ @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @eribakova.bsky.social, and Vladislav Inozemtsev www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk_7...

The Russian Wartime Economy

YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies

The Russian Wartime Economy | CSIS Events

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CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program @erep.csis.org · Jun 17

HAPPENING NOW: CSIS experts @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @msnegovaya.bsky.social with Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev discuss The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover.

Tune in here🔽:

www.csis.org/events/russi...

Join the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program for a panel discussion on the current state of the Russian wartime economy.