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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yesterday I spoke with @deutschewelle.dw.com on how the Kremlin will leverage the electoral results to sustain its aggression against Ukraine. Key points ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uWg...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My comments for Fox News on the brutal and illegal means used by Russia to hold “elections” in the occupied territories. "It’s a total regime of terror," Jaroslava Barbieri, research fellow at the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, told Fox News Digital ⬇️ www.foxnews.com/world/voters...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My comments for @politico.eu on Ukraine’s expansion of its long-range drone strikes inside Russia. www.politico.eu/article/ukra...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In a bold political statement, Ukraine’s former Defence Mykhailo Fedorov - whose recent dismissal sparked protests across the country - announced the need of wartime elections. A thread 🧵 His statement centres around three key concepts: responsibility, justice, and hope. 1/

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In a recently released video, former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections in Ukraine. What are the challenges of returning to electoral processes after 6-year gap & amid the war? 👉 Watch our recent webinar on this topic www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

“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.” Do join us for what promises to be a rich and challenging discussion!👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This morning, I spoke with @Bloomberg on the shifting dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war and Kyiv’s evolving relationship with Washington. My conversation with Francine Lacqua at 34:25-42:20 youtu.be/gKmniZ_OOek?... Key points 👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

My comments for this BBC investigation which details how Russian occupational authorities are systematically expropriating real estate belonging to displaced Ukrainians across occupied regions as part of a broader strategy of demographic engineering 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

🎙️In the latest episode of the Independent Thinking Podcast John Lough is joined by Vadym Prystaiko, @ldfreedman.bsky.social & @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social to discuss what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s reshuffle means for Ukraine’s war strategy. 🎧Listen here: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/07/if-u...

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If Ukraine is winning the war, why did Zelenskyy fire his defence minister?

In this week’s episode of Independent Thinking, our experts discuss what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s reshuffle means for Ukraine’s war strategy.

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I spoke @telegraph.co.uk on Mykhailo Fedorov’s attempted reforms designed to increase army recruitment & motivation by: raising infantry pay, facilitating the return of AWOL personnel, introducing fixed-term contract terms and temporary discharge, and enabling the recruitment of foreign volunteers👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🎙️ I joined @chathamhouse.org podcast with Sir @ldfreedman.bsky.social , Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko, John Lough. We discussed President Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington, his dismissal of Defence Minister Fedorov, 🇺🇦’s ability to retain initiative, and how to pressure Russia to the negotiating table👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

My quick take for @newsweek.com on President Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington: www.newsweek.com/zelensky-maj...

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

✍️ Ukraine needs help against Russian missiles now. What more can allies do? 🖇️Read the new expert comment by our Associate Fellow Marc R. DeVore here: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/07/ukra...

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Ukraine needs help against Russian missiles now. What more can allies do?

Recent air defence pledges won’t deliver interceptors for years. Europe could help now by providing fighter cover, or by delivering more offensive weapons. Will it act?

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Mark MacKinnon @markmackinnon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

After Ukraine struck an Iranian ship, and Tehran reportedly considered retaliating with a ballistic missile, I’m thinking today about this quote from @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I spoke @lemonde.fr about President Zelenskyy’s White House visit, focused on renewing diplomatic efforts and securing licensing for Ukraine’s domestic production of Patriot interceptors, as well as the implications of Ukraine’s recent strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

My comments for @theipaper.com about the impact of Ukraine’s strikes on Wildberries warehouses - Russia’s largest online retailer. inews.co.uk/news/world/a...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

My comments for @channel4news.bsky.social on how President Zelenskyy’s decision to dismiss popular and highly effective defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov will likely damage him politically. From 2:10: youtu.be/4AhN-Bs8GYo?...

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Ukraine launches Wildberries attacks in blow to Russia economy

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

✍️How the dismissal of Ukraine’s popular defence minister backfired for Zelenskyy Sidelining capable and popular officials has become a distinct pattern of Zelenskyy’s leadership style, but this time it backfired, writes @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social. 🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/2026/07/how-...

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How the dismissal of Ukraine’s popular defence minister backfired for Zelenskyy

The dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov – the man behind Ukraine’s successful drone campaign against Russia – has sparked protests across Ukraine and turned into a political crisis for Zelenskyy.

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I analyze @chathamhouse.org Zelenskyy’s decision to dismiss 🇺🇦’s defense minister Fedorov - and why this move backfired, leading to protests across 🇺🇦 If public pressure continues, will Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi’s appointment as the new Commander-in-Chief open a path to bring Fedorov back?👇

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Anna Morgan @annamorganua.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Extremely proud to share the brand new research paper by my @chathamhouse.org Ukraine Forum colleagues - Orysia Lutsevych OBE & @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social, which we are bringing to #URC2026 in Gdansk this week. The paper incorporates results of the 4th wave of our own survey of Ukrainian CSOs👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I am officially a Dr! 🎓 My PhD looks at the foundations of Russia’s occupation regime in 🇺🇦 from 2014-21. It traces how Moscow systematically built parallel de facto governance, financial and security structures, and cultural assimilation programs, well before the full-scale invasion. 1/2

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Don't miss this episode of @telegraph.co.uk Ukraine The Latest podcast featuring Orysia Lutsevych, Simon Smith, John Lough and @keirgiles.bsky.social talking about their recent research paper. Listen to the podcast youtube.com/watch?v=vGdJ... Read the report www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/how-...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

With Russia remaining a constant threat and US support looking uncertain, Europe cannot be safe without a strong Ukraine. I look forward to joining this discussion @friendsofeurope.bsky.social Details: www.friendsofeurope.org/events/the-f... Register: friendsofeurope.my.site.com/foe/s/event-...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I spoke to @telegraph.co.uk about the evolving dynamics on the frontline in Ukraine. Despite the narrative of a ‘stalemate’, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Link to the article 👇

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📣14 May at @chathamhouse.org | From Destruction to Recovery: Building Ukraine’s Future Prosperity Among speakers: @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social, @martakos.ec.europa.eu, @pawelkowalpl.bsky.social, @ankafeldhusen.bsky.social In partnership with @ebrd.bsky.social www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I spoke to @the-independent.com re. reports of tightened Kremlin security protocols, signs of rising tensions within the elite & the general public, & how the scaled-back military parade impacts Russia’s image as a superpower & Putin’s reputation as a strongman www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

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The fear behind the fanfare: Putin’s paranoia amid Victory Day celebrations

A series of assassinations of top Russian figures has left Putin fearing for his life, but experts warn that the real threat could be far closer to home

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Ensuring Ukraine’s long-term economic recovery is a strategic imperative that extends far beyond its borders. Join us on 14 May as we analyse the priorities and barriers shaping this process. We are honoured to host an incredible lineup of speakers to lead this conversation 👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It was a privilege to moderate this @chathamhouse.org event on transitional justice in 🇺🇦, organised in partnership with @theictj.bsky.social Keep an eye on the ICTJ website for their report 'Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine'. Video recording: www.youtube.com/live/ClVO1xk...

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Justice for Ukraine: Supporting survivors of war crimes and building international solidarity

YouTube video by Chatham House

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I look forward to moderating this @chathamhouse.org discussion on how a successful transitional justice process can ensure a lasting peace in Ukraine, focusing on what mechanisms are already in place and what more can be done. Special thanks to the ICTJ for their support. To register 👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

My brief comments Times Radio on the announcement of an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, Russia’s calculus and the mood inside Ukraine, and the impact of the war in Iran on Ukraine as these two military theatres become increasingly linked. www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2... At 01:37:25-01:41:45

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Dom Joly in for Ayesha Hazarika | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times

Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

How can democracy survive when a country is fighting for its very survival as a state and as a nation? Our new report examines Ukrainians’ views and lived experience of martial law restrictions and how the war has reshaped the country’s democratic path. 👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

It was a privilege to moderate this event on how Russia has weaponized culture, religion and language as instruments of oppression and propaganda, and why safeguarding Ukrainian language, cultural heritage and Orthodox Church are essential to achieving lasting peace. The recording is now available ⬇️

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🆕 Hybrid Event | Defending Ukraine’s Identity, and why it is key for durable peace | 12 March Featuring @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social, @okhromeychuk.bsky.social, Olesya Ostrovska-Lyuta and Metropolitan Yevstratiy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Register at www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

📯 Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke at @ChathamHouse.org Ukraine Forum to mark 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He addressed the transformation of battlefield war, robotisation & the need for technological alliances. www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/ukra...

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Ukrainian ambassador Valerii Zaluzhnyi says future wars will require ‘technological alliances, not treaty articles’

The Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK addressed the evolution of the war in the four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, and the future ‘robotization’ of war.

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

My latest @chathamhouse.org piece to mark the fourth anniversary of #Russia’s full-scale invasion. As the return of great power competition coincides with uncertainty over the long-term US commitments to Europe, #Ukraine is increasingly seen as a cornerstone of future European security. Link ⬇️

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Spoke @deutschewelle.dw.com about: - Rutte’s efforts to keep Trump on side - Rutte’s visit to #Kyiv, assuring that any peace deal would be backed by security guarantees from the CoW, incl. the deployment of ground, air and naval forces - Russia’s overnight attack ahead of a new round of peace talks

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This is an incredibly urgent discussion. Last night Russian forces launched another mass ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukraine, striking multiple energy facilities across the country where temperatures have dipped as low as -20C. To register 👇

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I spoke to @channel4news.bsky.social about growing US pressure on Ukraine to hold elections and the country’s delicate balance between democratic accountability and wartime survival ⬇️ youtu.be/KeRj3ZrJHrM?...

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‘Critical moment for Ukraine’ as Trump piles on pressure over peace deal

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I spoke to Italian radio program #NessunLuogo24 on the growing US pressure on 🇺🇦 and the constitutional, logistical, & legitimacy challenges of organising free and fair elections under martial law and without security conditions. www.radio24.ilsole24ore.com/programmi/lu... My remarks at 28:16-33:25

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Radio24 | Il Sole 24 ORE

Ascolta Radio 24, la radio de Il Sole 24 ORE: news, notiziari, borsa e guide in tempo reale. La radio online in formato mp3 e podcast scaricabili.

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🎙️Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine | Independent Thinking podcast @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social, Gregoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze & @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social discuss Europe's options, as Russia & US seek to strike their own deal on Ukraine www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/inde...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Key points from my interview with @Times Radio ⬇️ youtu.be/QWMHXkS22nU?... 1/ The recent Witkoff/Kushner visit to Moscow unsurprisingly yielded no results, revealing Russia’s unchanged maximalist demands and standard negotiation tactics.

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Putin’s shortcut to victory stalls in US negotiations

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

My comments for @thetelegraph.bsky.social on the timing and significance of the resignation of Andrii #Yermak, former Chief of Staff of Ukrainian President #Zelensky amid a domestic corruption scandal and renewed pressure over peace negotiations ⬇️ www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Spoke live @deutschewellerss.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy: The pressure has intensified with Trump setting a Thanksgiving deadline for🇺🇦 to accept a 28-point ‘peace deal’ hammered out by Witkoff & Dmitriev without Kyiv’s or Europe’s involvement, threatening to cut off US intelligence & weapons supply ⬇️

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I spoke @skynewsrss.bsky.social Daily Podcast about how the perceived political vulnerability linked to the energy sector corruption scandal in 🇺🇦 is providing a window of opportunity to pressure Zelenskyy’s govt both domestically and internationally: youtu.be/c8NFCYyKQxI?... My remarks at 11:43 ⬇️

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Is Trump using Ukrainian corruption to force a peace deal?

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Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🆕 What does Russia want in the Black Sea region? | 2 Dec, 1pm GMT In this roundtable chaired by Hugo Dixon, Galip Dalay & Natalie Sabanadze will present findings from their recent @chathamhouse.org paper on Russia’s approach in the Black Sea & its implications. www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The kickback scandal involving key officials & the state nuclear company, Energoatom, threatens Ukraine's defence, int’l support & internal cohesion. Join our webinar to hear experts discuss the impact of corruption on Ukraine’s war effort & the necessary steps to safeguard its future. To register ⬇️

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

I spoke live on @cnn.com about the major corruption scandal in the energy sector involving Ukrainian high-level officials and the president’s business associates as #Russia intensifies its campaign targeting critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure ahead of the winter season. x.com/jarabarbieri...

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Really looking forward to joining this event! To register, click the link ⬇️

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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

My comments for The i paper on the military and political impact of Ukraine's #drone strikes on Russia's oil refineries: inews.co.uk/news/how-ukr... ◾#Ukraine's strategy: Oil and gas revenues are the primary source of funding for #Russia’s war effort. By targeting refineries and export terminals… ⤵️

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