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Steven Pifer writes about the Russia-Ukraine conflict like the decision to negotiate by both parties, why Putin's betrayal of Ukraine could trigger nuclear proliferation, and more! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global levels.
Brookings » Steven Pifer
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By Steven Pifer
On April 3, the Polish government confirmed that it had delivered MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, just 11 days after the first Slovakian MiG-29s arrived in that beleaguered country. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the provision of the aircraft and suggested they would be destroyed, but he voiced no threat of escalation. Likewise, the arrival of the first German Leopard and British Challenger tanks in Ukraine in late March drew a relatively mild reaction from the Kremlin.
The Kremlin’s red lines — never clearly articulated — appear less stringent than some in the West ..read more
Brookings » Steven Pifer
1y ago
By Constanze Stelzenmüller, Fiona Hill, Steven Pifer, James Goldgeier, Tara Varma, Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, Patricia M. Kim, Suzanne Maloney, Tanvi Madan, Bruce Jones, Caitlin Talmadge, Melanie W. Sisson, Michael E. O'Hanlon, David Wessel, Samantha Gross, Sophie Roehse, Kemal Kirişci
Lessons from Ukraine
Lessons from Ukraine
Brookings scholars assess Vladimir Putin’s assault, Ukraine’s resistance, and the world’s response after one year of war
Constanze Stelzenmüller, Fiona Hill, Steven Pifer, James Goldgeier, Tara Varma, Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, Patricia M. Kim, Suzanne Maloney, Tanvi Madan, Bruce ..read more
Brookings » Steven Pifer
1y ago
By Steven Pifer
Nine months into Russia’s latest invasion of Ukraine, the outcome of the war remains unclear. The Russian military appears incapable of taking Kyiv or occupying a major portion of the country. Ukrainian forces have enjoyed three months of success on the battlefield and could well continue to make progress in regaining territory. The war also could settle into a more drawn-out conflict, with neither side capable of making a decisive breakthrough in the near term.
Projecting the ultimate outcome of the war is challenging. However, some major ramifications for Russia and its relat ..read more
Brookings » Steven Pifer
1y ago
By Steven Pifer
Writing in The Washington Post on December 2, Robert Wright called on the Biden administration to press Ukraine to negotiate a settlement to the war Russia unleashed on it. That adds to a spate of articles in recent weeks urging Washington to prod Kyiv toward the negotiating table or to set a diplomatic process for settling the conflict.
Negotiations could well become necessary at some point. However, the questions of if — and when — to engage should rest with the Ukrainian government.
In February, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a multi-pronged invasion ..read more