Panel Recording

What would a ceasefire in Ukraine mean for Europe and the world?

Join this event to learn about the implications of a ceasefire for Ukraine, Europe, Russia – and global security.

Event date and time: 8 September 2026 — 13:00 TO 14:00 BST

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

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— Join this event to learn about the implications of a ceasefire for Ukraine, Europe, Russia – and global security.

After more than four years, the war in Ukraine has entered a period of military stalemate on the ground and a vicious battle in the sky, with strikes hitting both Moscow and Kyiv. Numerous attempts to broach a ceasefire have failed. But talks of ending the war are growing.

If a ceasefire is finally agreed, it will create new questions: about Ukraine’s security, Russia’s ambitions, and Europe’s long-term stability – made more urgent by uncertainty over US commitment to European security.

This event marks the publication of our new paper entitled ‘How a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire could imperil Ukrainian and European security’.

  • How might Russia and Ukraine approach ceasefire negotiations?
  • What security conditions would a ceasefire create for Ukraine and Europe?
  • What steps would be necessary to stabilize Ukraine after a ceasefire?
  • How could Europe strengthen deterrence and security in the event of a pause in fighting?
  • What might Putin’s next move be following a ceasefire?
  • Would a ceasefire reduce the risk of future conflict or merely delay it?

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