Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
As Russia massed more than 100,000 troops around Ukraine, issued ultimatums to the United States and NATO, raised tensions and prospects of war in Europe, and ultimately launched a massive invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Brookings experts have provided analysis on Moscow’s aims, Western reactions and policy options, and wider implications.
Order from Chaos
Ukraine is the victim. Negotiations should be Kyiv’s decision.
Despite some calls for the United States to pressure Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, the decision about if or when to discuss an end to the war with the Kremlin should rest solely with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government in Kyiv.
Fiona Hill
Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe
Angela Stent
Nonresident Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe
