Conference Recording

War in Ukraine: The battleground for the future of Europe

Ukraine’s internal dynamics and evolving needs bear important lessons for Europe as the continent adapts to a shifting global landscape.

Event date and time: 11 November 2025 — 09:00 TO 18:00 GMT

Event location: In person — Chatham House

The outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war will shape the security and socio-economic trajectory of Europe – and Ukraine’s role in it – for years to come. Understanding Ukraine’s internal dynamics and evolving needs bears important lessons for Europe, as the continent adapts to a shifting global landscape. This one-day high-level conference will focus on key trends inside Ukraine, Kyiv’s relations with Western allies and Ukraine’s contribution to collective deterrence against Russia.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has redefined the rules of modern war and the importance of societal resilience. It tests the unity of the transatlantic alliance. Ukraine is not only a laboratory for cutting-edge military technology, but a harbinger of a new global system marked by high instability and a fragile international legal order.

The conference will assess the current state of the war, the implications of various settlements for Ukraine and Europe and provide foresight about the added value of a well-integrated Ukraine into Western security and economic structures.

Key questions include:

  • What is the progress of the reforms and EU accession process?
  • What are the demographic consequences of the war, and what does it mean for Ukraine’s recovery?
  • How has Ukraine developed such fast-adapting military-industrial base?
  • What is the current domestic situation in Ukraine and key challenges?

Please note that this conference is an in-person only audience. Please wait for full confirmation before booking travel. Only attendees with a confirmation email are permitted access to join the conference.

Corporate organisations who currently do not support the Russia-Eurasia Programme or Ukraine Forum are subject to a fee.

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