Gwendolyn Sasse
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As NATO Weighs Its Options: Who Can Help Ukraine?
While we don't know exact figures, it is clear that Russian casualties are high. However, it is also evident that Putin is still completely in control of what is happening. As such, Europe needs to do more, especially as NATO is trying to avoid becoming a direct party to the war.
About the Author
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Gwendolyn Sasse is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie Europe. Her research focuses on Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Ukrainian politics and society, EU enlargement, and comparative democratization.
- Ukraine: Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceCommentary
- The Power of Language on War and PeaceCommentary
Gwendolyn Sasse
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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