David Cameron: Events in Ukraine

David R. Cameron is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Yale University and the former director of the MacMillan Center’s Program on European Union Studies. He has written extensively on the EU and recently on the events in Ukraine. He teaches courses on European politics and the European Union.

March 25, 2014 - Russia’s annexation of Crimea: Why Russia didn’t care about sanctions
February 15, 2015 - French, German, Russian & Ukrainian leaders sign second ceasefire in eastern Ukraine
December 10, 2021 - Why the build-up of Russian forces on the Ukraine border?
January 4, 2022 - Update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: Negotiations start next week.
January 11, 2022 - After Geneva, U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine move to NATO, then to the OSCE
January 20, 2022 - After talks in Geneva, at NATO and at the OSCE, Ukraine crisis continues. And so too do the talks – this week in Kyiv, Moscow, Berlin and Geneva
January 20, 2022 - With mounting fears that Russia will send in troops, talks on Ukraine continue
February 3, 2022 - After U.S. & NATO reject Russia’s proposals, outlook for Ukraine is grim. But Normandy format talks still offer a pathway to peaceful resolution of the crisis.
February 11, 2022 - After flurry of high-level diplomacy and another long Normandy format meeting, threat of war in Ukraine continues
February 24, 2022 - Frustrated by refusals to give Russia security guarantees & implement Minsk 2, Putin recognizes pseudo-states in Donbas and invades Ukraine
February 28, 2022 - EU condemns Russia’s recognition of “people’s republics” & invasion, imposes three packages of sanctions, bans some banks from SWIFT, and approves military aid
March 21, 2022 - As Russian attacks against Kyiv, Mariupol, other cities continue, some progress in peace talks. But toughest issues remain
March 24, 2022 - As war in Ukraine enters fifth week, G7, NATO & EU leaders strongly condemn Russia
March 28, 2022 - Facing strong resistance from Ukraine military, Russia shifts focus to “liberation of Donbas.” Meanwhile peace talks resume in Turkey.
April 19, 2022 - With “butcher of Syria” in charge, Russia shifts focus to Donbas
May 03, 2022 - Russia making progress in “liberation” of the Donbas. But still unable to declare victory, Putin may declare war, annexation of the Donbas and land bridge to Crimea on Victory Day.
May 25, 2022 - As the war in Ukraine grinds on, both sides thinking about how and when it will end.
June 01, 2022 - After Hungary & others get “temporary exception” from ban on Russian oil, EU leaders agree on sixth package of sanctions
June 23, 2022 - European Council grants candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova
June 27, 2022 - As war in Ukraine enters 5th month…
July 04, 2022 - After Severodonetsk…
July 22, 2022 - Lavrov acknowledges Russia wants more than the Donbas
August 19, 2022 - Growing fears of disaster at nuclear plant
September 4, 2022 - Close call at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
September 16, 2022 - Ukraine takes back territory in Kharkiv & Kherson regions
September 21, 2022 - Putin endorses referendums on accession of Donbas, occupied territories
September 30, 2022 – After referendums, Putin & leaders of territories sign accession treaties
October 4, 2022 – Russia approves annexation of territories in Ukraine
October 10, 2022 - After attack on Kerch bridge, Russia launches massive strike against Ukraine
October 12, 2022 - G7 condemns Russian annexations, missile attack
October 20, 2022 - Putin orders martial law as Ukrainian offensive continue s in Kherson
November 10, 2022 – As Ukrainian offensive continues, U.S. provides more military assistance, urges Kyiv to keep door open for talks.
November 16, 2022 - After Russia withdraws from Kherson, U.S. warns against nuclear response and Russia launches heaviest missile attack of war.
November 30, 2022 – Dutch court finds three guilty of murdering 298 on plane shot down over Ukraine
December 6, 2022 – Leaders talk about peace talks. But no talks yet – and the war continues
December 15, 2022 - After Ukraine attacks air bases, Putin talks about nuclear strategy
December 20, 2022 - Day 300 in Putin’s ‘Special Military Operation
December 22, 2022 - Zelenskyy meets with Biden, addresses Congress, gets a Patriot
December 24, 2022 - Putin talks about Patriots, acknowledges “special operation” is a war
January 6, 2023 - Russia calls short ceasefire, Putin & Erdogan talk about talks
January 20, 2023 – Russia appoints new commander of forces in Ukraine and Germany hesitates on Leopards
January 25, 2023 – Germany and the U.S. agree to send tanks to Ukraine
February 3, 2023 - EU leaders underscore EU’s continued support for Ukraine
February 8, 2023 – As the war grinds on, Zelenskyy visits UK, pleads for combat aircraft
February 10, 2023 - EU leaders meet with Zelenskyy, support Ukraine, call for accountability for Russia
February 20, 2023 - Biden meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
February 22, 2023 - Russia suspends participation in New START Treaty
February 25, 2023 - Russia’s war against Ukraine enters year two – with no end in sight
March 6, 2023 - As Russia attacks Bakhmut, Ukraine decides to fight back, not fall back
March 14, 2023 - The Battle for Bakhmut Continues
April 12, 2023 - As battle for Bakhmut continues, Ukraine prepares counteroffensive
April 22, 2023 – As Ukraine allies meet, Russians advance in Bakhmut
April 25, 2023 - As Ukraine prepares counteroffensive, Russians continue to advance in Bakhmut
May 02, 2023 - As Bakhmut siege continues, Ukraine prepares to launch counteroffensive
May, 06, 2023 - As Ukrainian artillery signals likely focus of counteroffensive, Prigozhin announces withdrawal from Bakhmut
May 08, 2023 - Prigozhin drops threat to pull out and the battle for Bakhmut continues
May 09, 2023 - Ukraine celebrates Europe Day with the EU
May 12, 2023 – Ukraine advances in Bakhmut area but needs more time before counteroffensive
May 19, 2023 – As battle for Bakhmut continues, U.S. agrees to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16
May 22, 2023 – Prigozhin says he’s taken Bakhmut but Ukraine disputes the claim
May 27, 2023 – Russian troops move into Bakhmut, replace Prigozhin’s Wagner Group
June 5 2023 – Ukraine’s counteroffensive has begun
June 6, 2023 – Russia destroys Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro
June 9, 2023 - Despite dam catastrophe, Ukraine pushes forward with counteroffensive
June 22, 2023 – After two weeks of the counteroffensive, some small advances
June 24, 2023 – After Prigozhin rant, Wagner Group enters Russia, heads to Moscow.
June 27, 2023 – After Prigozhin meets with brass, troops go back to Ukraine – and he goes to Belarus
July 5, 2023 - Counteroffensive, now in fifth week, continues with small advances
July 13, 2023 – NATO Summit makes it clear Ukraine will become a member
July 17, 2023 – More territory taken in week 6 of counteroffensive
July 26, 2023 – Ukraine continues to make small advances in counteroffensive
July 31, 2023 - Small advances in east & southeast in week 8 of counteroffensive
August 8, 2023 – Few advances in east and southeast in week 9 of Ukraine counteroffensive
August 15, 2023 - Small advances in east & southeast in week 10 of Ukraine counteroffensive
August 21, 2023 – Only a few small advances in week 11 of the counteroffensive
August 28, 2023 – Another week of small advances in counteroffensive
September 4, 2023 – More small advances in week 13 of Ukraine’s counteroffensive
September 11, 2023 – Another week of small advances in week 14 of counteroffensive
September 18, 2023 - More small advances in week 15 of Ukraine’s counteroffensive
September 26, 2023 - A few small advances in week 16 of Ukraine’s counteroffensive
October 28, 2023 - EU leaders reiterate condemnation of Russia and commit to continued military & financial assistance for Ukraine
November 5, 2023 - Update on the counteroffensive: Small advances in southeast as Russian offensive continues in the east
November 15, 2023 – EU recommends opening accession negotiations with Ukraine but Hungary threatens veto
November 21, 2023 – Counteroffensive continues with little change along contact line
November 27, 2023 – As Ukraine’s counteroffensive continues, Putin alludes to negotiations
December 1, 2023 – Orban repeats threat to block EU accession negotiations with Ukraine
December 5, 2023 – Ukraine’s counteroffensive is largely that – a defensive operation
December 12, 2023 – Russian offensive continues in east
December 14, 2023 – Orbán abstains and EU leaders agree to start accession negotiations with Ukraine
December 15, 2023 - EU leaders confirm “unwavering commitment” to supporting Ukraine
December 18, 2023 – Ukrainian forces continue to repel Russian attacks
December 20, 2023 – Putin reminds military brass why Russia’s at war with Ukraine
December 27, 2023 – Ukraine disputes Russia’s claim that Maryinka’s been liberated
January 22, 2024 - The war continues with no end in sight
February 5, 2024 - EU leaders approve €50 billion for Ukraine recovery & reconstruction
February 6, 2024 – Russian offensive continues as speculation continues about Zaluzhnyi
February 9, 2024 – Zelenskyy replaces Zaluzhnyi as Commander-in-Chief
February 13, 2024 – As Ukraine changes military leadership, Russian offensive continues in the east
February 16, 2024 – Remembering Alexei Navalny
February 19, 2024 – As Russian attacks continue, Ukrainians withdraw from Avdiivka
February 26, 2024 – As year three of war begins, Russian offensive continues in the east
February 27, 2024 - Macron says West might need to send troops to Ukraine
March 4, 2024 – As war enters year three, Russian offensive continues in the east
March 11, 2024 - As Russian attacks continue in east Pope and others call for talks
March 18, 2024 - EU approves new funds for Ukrainian military. And Putin is reelected – again
March 19, 2024 - EU creates Ukraine Assistance Fund, commits €5 bilion with more to come
March 23, 2024 – European Council welcomes new Ukraine fund, proposal to take revenues from Russian assets
March 25, 2024 – Russian offensive in east targets area west of Donetsk city
April 3 2024 – As Russian offensive continues in east, both sides mobilize more troops