Ukraine Forum

Nearly 7 million people have left Ukraine since 2022. What can be done to encourage refugees to return when it is safe to do so, and to better leverage overseas Ukrainians’ desire to help with reconstruction?

Speakers at a recent Chatham House conference discuss how European states can act to repel Russian aggression.

There are four possible outcomes for Russia’s war on Ukraine: ‘long war’, ‘frozen conflict’, ‘victory for Ukraine’, and ‘defeat for Ukraine’. This paper outlines how these scenarios may take shape, the factors influencing them and the consequences for Ukraine.

The debate about Ukraine’s use of US long-range missiles illustrates the broader strategic divide between Washington and Kyiv. Despite his efforts, Zelenskyy’s US visit did not help narrow this gap.

Anna Morgan profiles two cash-strapped projects struggling to offer mental health support to soldiers returning from the front line.

While all eyes are on the battlefield, without recovery finance and key domestic reforms, Ukrainian resilience is at risk.

Zelenskyy hopes his reshuffle will change the trajectory of the war. But the sacking of his trusted commander could complicate a new wave of mobilization.

Delegates from a Chatham House conference discuss vital questions about investment, international assistance, participation and other elements of reconstruction in Ukraine.

Those undertaking reconstruction efforts reflect on the many challenges they face in repairing the damage done by the war.

Why the government and international partners should work with Ukraine’s civil society organizations (CSOs) in recovery planning, oversight, and implementation.

Ukraine’s government, CSOs and international partners must work to ensure the skills, energy and ambition of the country’s citizens are channelled into transformative recovery planning and delivery.

Simon Smith, chair of the Chatham House Ukraine Forum, explains why there is still much to do before a peace deal can be considered to end the war.

Residents of Ukraine’s second-biggest city explain what gives them strength to fight, what help the city needs as attacks continue, and how they see the future.

No sane participant or observer of this war wants it prolonged unnecessarily. But now is not the time to be advocating an urgent ‘solution’.

Volodymyr Yermolenko outlines why historical and political traditions are key factors in Ukraine’s determination to repel the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian companies are showing remarkable resilience by continuously adapting production processes and logistics to meet the dynamic challenges of the war.

Experts analyse how the war is bringing tremendous changes to Ukraine’s society as all ties with Russia and Ukraine’s Soviet legacy are now cut off.

Experts discuss how Russia’s war in Ukraine has already changed Belarus as it has become a focal point for the international community.

Residents from the recently liberated cities of Kupiansk and Kherson in Ukraine outline what happened to them during months of Russian occupation.

John Lough analyses Ukraine’s energy production and storage capabilities, prospects for surviving the winter, and how to rebuild the sector after the war.

Kataryna Wolczuk analyses EU responses to the war in Ukraine, the level of assistance provided, and the next steps on the road to Ukraine’s membership of the EU.

Timothy Ash discusses the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine’s economy, and the effectiveness of the Western financial assistance.

Orysia Lutsevych discusses the pressing political issues inside Ukraine, the popular support and challenges to Zelenskyy’s leadership, and what victory means for Ukrainians.

Ukraine needs international finance to support its recovery now, because boosting internal resilience is vital to ensuring a successful outcome of the war.

Citizens from Mariupol in Ukraine tell their stories from a city under Russian siege.

Myroslav Shylo, a volunteer and restaurant owner from Trostianets in Ukraine, talks about life under Russian occupation.

Serhiy Haidai, head of the Luhansk regional administration, outlines the situation in his region and talks about preparing for what could potentially be the most violent battles in the ongoing invasion.

Rabbi Meir Stambler talks about how the Russian invasion is affecting his family and the Jewish community, both in Dnipro and more widely across Ukraine.

Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk regional military civil administration, explains the preparations in his region, the progress with evacuating residents, and how Russia could be stopped.

Protopresbyter Serhiy Antoniuk explains the role of a soldier at war, and how his own military experience is helping him to help others.