Commentary
Gwendolyn Sasse
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Battleship: Russia vs. Ukraine
A naval skirmish between Russia and Ukraine in the Sea of Azov further strains an already strung-out relationship. Ultimately, Moscow cannot afford to escalate the tensions—neither can Kyiv.
Published on Nov 27, 2018
Source: Vox’s Today, Explained
On an episode of Vox’s Today, Explained podcast, Gwendolyn Sasse discusses the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine following the naval clash in the Kerch Strait and analyzes Moscow-Kyiv relations since the 2014 Crimea crisis.
About the Author
Gwendolyn Sasse
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
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.
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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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