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 - 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
April 10, 2024 – Russian offensive continues in east as drones attack nuclear plant
April 15, 2024 – As Russian offensive continues, Syrskyi warns situation becoming more difficult
April 22, 2024 – As Russian attacks continue, House finally approves $61.8 billion
April 24, 2024 – Senate approves bill providing 60.8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine
April 29, 2024 – As Russia prepares new offensive, attacks intensify in the Donbas
May 6 2024 - Russian forces continue advancing west of Bakhmut & Avdiivka
May 14 2024 - As Russian attacks continue, Putin names new defense minister
May 21 2024 - EU agrees to give Ukraine revenues from frozen Russian assets
May 25 2024 - As Russian offensive continues, Putin raises possibility of talks
June 3 2024 - U.S. & Germany allow Ukraine to attack with weapons they provided and NATO discusses Ukraine membership
June 14 2024 - G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine $50 billion from revenues of frozen Russian assets
June 17 2024 - Representatives of 100 governments meet in Summit on Peace in Ukraine
July 11, 2024 - NATO leaders agree on military assistance, reaffirm Ukraine’s future is in NATO
July 12, 2024 - As the NATO leaders meet, the war continues with no end in sight
July 26, 2024 - Update on the war in Ukraine
August 5, 2024 - Russian attacks continue toward Pokrovsk, other cities in the east as Ukraine receives first F-16s
August 13, 2024 - As Russian attacks continue in east, Ukraine sends troops into Russia
August 16, 2024 - Ukrainian incursion into Russia continues. But Russian forces are closing in on Pokrovsk
August 24, 2024 - Ukraine celebrates anniversary of 1991 Declaration of Independence
August 27, 2024 - As Ukraine’s incursion continues, Russian forces approach Pokrovsk
September 2, 2024 - Russian forces closing in on Pokrovsk
September 13, 2024 - Russian attacks continue toward Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, other cities
September 23, 2024 - As Russian attacks continue, EU proposes more financial assistance for Ukraine
October 1, 2024 - As attacks continue toward Pokrovsk, Zelenskyy presents Victory Plan and Biden provides more assistance
October 15, 2024 - Russian forces continue attacks on Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, other cities
October 21, 2024 - As attacks against Pokrovsk & Kurakhove continue, Zelenskyy presents Victory Plan, discusses it with EU & NATO
October 28, 2024 - As attacks in east continue, Russia deploys North Korean forces against Kursk incursion
November 4, 2024 - As attacks continue, U.S. provides more assistance & friend of Ukraine elected president of Moldova
November 13, 2024 - European Political Community & EU leaders discuss U.S. election. Putin congratulates Trump, says he’s ready for discussions
November 22, 2024 - Putin responds to Ukraine’s use of ATACMS & Storm Shadows with missiles and threats
December 2, 2024 - As attacks in eastern Ukraine continue, Russia uses new IRBM and NATO-Ukraine Council meets
December 9, 2024 - As attacks continue, Russian forces enter Kurakhove, approach Pokrovsk
December 17, 2024 - Russian attacks focus on Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Vremivka & Lyman
December 23, 2024 - EU leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine in war with Russia
January 6, 2025 - As 2025 begins, Russian attacks continue against the cities in the east
January 13, 2025 - Russian forces take Kurakhove, intensify attack on Pokrovsk
January 20, 2025 - Russian forces continue attacks against Pokrovsk, other cities in east
January 27, 2025 - Russian attacks continue against Pokrovsk, other cities in the east
February 3, 2025 - As the attacks continue, the EU renews its sanctions on Russia
February 11, 2025 - Russian forces continue attacks against Pokrovsk, other cities in east
February 19, 2025 - An Extraordinary Week: From the Trump-Putin phone conversation to the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh
February 24, 2025 - Putin’s ‘special military operation’ enters year four
March 3, 2025 - War enters year four and, after White House meltdown, European leaders meet with Zelenskyy
March 10, 2025 - EU leaders underscore support for Ukraine and EU defense, while U.S. and Ukraine arranged to meet in Saudi Arabia
March 12, 2025 - U.S. and Ukraine agree on ceasefire proposal and Europeans discuss security guarantees
March 13, 2025 - A ‘Yes but’ from Putin on proposed ceasefire. He says it needs more work
March 15, 2025 - Starmer hosts meeting of leaders of the “Coalition of the Willing”
March 17, 2025 - After Witkoff meets with Putin, Trump says they’ll talk tomorrow
March 18, 2025 - Putin agrees to partial ceasefire & negotiations
March 23, 2025 - EU leaders call for robust & credible security guarantees for Ukraine
March 25, 2025 - As discussions about possible talks took place, the war continued
March 28, 2025 - After hours of talks in Riyadh, U.S., Russia & Ukraine conclude
March 28, 2025 - Government leaders of coalition of willing meet in Paris
March 31, 2025 - Despite agreements in Riyadh, war continues with no end in sight
April 7, 2025 - Despite Riyadh agreements, Russia’s war against Ukraine continues
April 11, 2025: Defense Ministers of “Coalition of Willing” meet & discuss plans
April 14, 2025: Witkoff and Putin talk again in St. Petersburg
April 21, 2025: As war continues, Putin declares Easter truce - then breaks it
April 24, 2025: London follow-up to Paris meeting cancelled. Witkoff to talk again with Putin.
April 28, 2025: Witkoff & Putin talk in Moscow, Trump & Zelenskyy talk at the Vatican.
May 5, 2025: After Easter truce and before Victory ceasefire, Russia’s war continues
May 14, 2025: Coalition of Willing calls for ceasefire and Zelenskyy & Trump say they’ll go to talks
May 23, 2025: Despite Trump-Putin call, war continues with no end in sight
June 2, 2025: Talks between Russia & Ukraine resume in Istanbul
June 3, 2025: Second round of Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
June 6, 2025: Russia hits back with missiles & drones after Ukraine attack on airbases & planes
June 11, 2025: Russian attacks continue on ground as drones & missiles hit Ukrainian cities
June 13, 2025: As war continues, Russia & Ukraine continue to exchange POWs, return bodies
June 16, 2025: Trump & Putin talk about war & next round of talks
June 18, 2025: In one of largest attacks in war, Russia hits Kyiv with missiles & drones
June 20, 2025: Putin discusses NATO summit and war in Ukraine
June 23, 2025: Russian attacks continue and Putin continues to rationalize war at Forum
June 24, 2025: Peskov suggests date for talks likely to be announced soon
June 27, 2025: Putin says Russia ready for next meeting in Istanbul
July 1, 2025: As war continues, Russia & Ukraine discuss next round of talks