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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.

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Published on Nov 27, 2018
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The Europe Program in Washington explores the political and security developments within Europe, transatlantic relations, and Europe’s global role. Working in coordination with Carnegie Europe in Brussels, the program brings together U.S. and European policymakers and experts on strategic issues facing Europe.

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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.

This podcast originally appeared on Vox’s Today, Explained.

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Gwendolyn Sasse
Gwendolyn Sasse

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.

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