War in Ukraine

Map of Ukraine with its most important cities

International IDEA condemns the invasion of Ukraine and works in collaboration with its Member States and other organizations to achieve peace and protect democracy. 

This page gives links to International IDEA´s research and analysis on democracy in the region, including policy briefs, opinion pieces from our experts, podcasts, webinars, and our flagship Global State of Democracy indices on European nations.

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Oct 26 2022
Democracy Notes
New GSoD in Focus: Supporting Ukraine's Democracy after the War

Statements

Soldier wiht a weapon in the hands

International IDEA condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Today will live in infamy. A few hours ago, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, launched an unprovoked war against Ukraine, a sovereign nation and a democracy.

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Video statement on Ukraine war by International IDEA Secretary-General

Video statement on Ukraine war by International IDEA Secretary-General

As Russian threat to Ukraine grows, it is more important than ever that democracies stand together.

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The Global Democracy Coalition’s Statement in Support of Ukraine

The Global Democracy Coalition’s Statement in Support of Ukraine

Nearly 50 democracy organizations from around the world #StandWithUkraine.

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Events, articles and publications

Nov 07 2022
Webinar
Defending the Rule of Law and Human Rights in Wartime Ukraine – Key Issues and Lessons
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Defending the Rule of Law and Human Rights in Wartime Ukraine – Key Issues and Lessons
Oct 25 2022
Article
New GSoD in Focus: Supporting Ukraine's Democracy after the War
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Blog - New GSoD in Focus: Supporting Ukraine's Democracy after the War
Oct 24 2022
Publication
GSoD in Focus: Supporting Ukraine´s democracy after the war
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GSoD in Focus: Supporting Ukraine´s democracy after the war
Oct 06 2022
Article
Democracy in the Western Balkans: A Long and Winding “European Path”
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Democracy in the Western Balkans: A Long and Winding “European Path”
Sep 26 2022
Article
Statement: The ‘referendums’ in Ukraine’s occupied territories are illegal and illegitimate
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Statement: The ‘referendums’ in Ukraine’s occupied territories are illegal and illegitimate
Aug 25 2022
Article
Does EU's post-Ukraine dash-for-gas square with green goals?
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Does EU's post-Ukraine dash-for-gas square with green goals?

Multimedia

International IDEA's Statement at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UNGA on 12 October 2022
International IDEA's Statement at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UNGA on 12 October 2022
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Russia’s War Against Ukraine – Implications for Democracies and Democracy Support in the EaP Region
Russia’s War Against Ukraine – Implications for Democracies and Democracy Support in the EaP Region
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11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly about Ukraine
11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly
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Advocate for women’s rights, advocate for democracy, advocate for #Ukraine
Advocate for women’s rights, advocate for democracy, advocate for #Ukraine
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Contacts

SAM VAN DER STAAK, Head of Programme, Regional Europe

SAM VAN DER STAAK, Head of Programme, Regional Europe

Expertise: Europe, impact of the coronavirus pandemic within European Union, state of democracy in Europe

Languages: Dutch, English

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ALISTAIR SCRUTTON, Head of Communications

ALISTAIR SCRUTTON, Head of Communications

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Tel: +46 707 211 098 / Email:  a.scrutton@idea.int

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