Black Sea Initiative

Former account for the Black Sea Initiative at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. For updates on current research, follow @FPRI.

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In this special two-part episode of #ChainReaction, Senior Fellow Rob Lee interviews Yevgeniy Malik, a squad leader in Ukraine's 36th Marine Brigade. He spent more than two years in Russia as a prisoner of war from April 2022 to September 2024. https://t.co/nqnbc7mi9I

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Listen to the newest episode of #ChainReaction - Georgia’s Slide Into Authoritarianism https://t.co/yWPo3rllRq

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In this episode of #ReportInShort, Aaron Schwartzbaum speaks with András Tóth-Czifra about his recent report, “The Kremlin’s Balancing Act: The War’s Impact On Regional Power Dynamics.” https://t.co/Lk2aG4mIps

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Tragedy in Serbia Sparks a Movement #TheContinent https://t.co/eMjIrzm0T0

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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, foreign aid has played a major role in boosting defense capabilities and supporting the day-to-day functioning of the war-afflicted country. What's the state of aid going forward? Join virtually tomorrow. https://t.co/H848plvSCh

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Beyond security and politics, Russia maintains substantial economic leverage over Georgia through trade dependencies, energy supply, and penetration into Georgia’s financial System. https://t.co/UT8EXW5exE

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While Russia’s military occupation of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali remains a direct challenge to Georgia’s sovereignty, Moscow has expanded its influence through political co-optation, economic dependency, and information warfare. https://t.co/82WOPIINgz

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Russia’s influence operations in #Georgia represent one of the Black Sea region’s most comprehensive hybrid warfare campaigns. https://t.co/mKgdadAj7w

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Now live - Russian Influence Operations in #Georgia: A Threat to Democracy and Regional Stability https://t.co/TRlkABG9Im

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NATO's Past, Present, and Very Uncertain Future #ChainReaction https://t.co/1grNWMRfRo

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Economic engagement does more than build influence. Many of Turkey’s new projects offer immense economic benefits for the states and companies willing to go abroad at its behest. https://t.co/fY2FFcsbyE

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Tensions are rising across the Atlantic, and the rhetoric is heating up. For months, Europe has been bracing for the worst, which is how most European leaders and opinion makers view Donald Trump’s second presidency. #TheTiesThatBind https://t.co/A0WNnrzOsI

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🗓️ Happening Tomorrow at 09:30 AM | Join our virtual conversation on #EuropeanSecurity with Sir Lawrence Freedman https://t.co/xwsKOFwKmV

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Will Europe and the US Reach Common Ground on #Ukraine? Watch @Bobham88 with @AJEnglish #InsideStory https://t.co/75gyJ9BgDv

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While the military situation in Ukraine continues apace, with grinding Russian assaults gaining ground daily, but at a reduced pace and increasing rate of casualties, the diplomatic situation is changing rapidly. #ChainReaction https://t.co/yjrp5dtY4b

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What is it about the Russian model of how the world works that causes it to engage in these types of activities, and what narrative justification does it advance? Listen to #ChainReaction to find out. https://t.co/GAyWwkna2n

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What is it about the Russian model of how the world works that causes it to engage in these types of activities, and what narrative justification does it advance? https://t.co/GAyWwkna2n

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🔴 Starting Soon! Three years of Russia’s War in Ukraine: What's Ahead in 2025? https://t.co/6wpF0aT24U

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February 24 marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. What does 2025 hold for Ukraine? Join us virtually next Monday. https://t.co/wh22p5VS0M

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