The year 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine – the biggest war in Europe since the Second World War. The fighting is taking place on Ukrainian territory, although, as the Kremlin and experts say, it is Russia’s war against the West, the European peace order, its rules and values. In its fight against the invaders, Ukraine relies on support and weapons from its partners in the EU, the US and other countries, many of which are going through their own internal election cycles.

This conference aims to bring together leading experts and analysts on Ukraine for a frank and professional discussion to summarize the interim results of the conflict and predict possible scenarios for the development and end of Russian aggression against Ukraine. We will address key questions such as: What is the balance of power as Ukraine and Russia enter the new year? How will the outcome of the US presidential election affect the course of the war? How long will the Russian-Ukrainian war last and what are the possible scenarios for its end? What can Germany do to help end the war and establish a lasting peace? What is the role of Ukrainian civil society inside and outside Ukraine in bringing victory closer? How can fatigue and the loss of a sense of urgency be avoided in a war that has changed life in Europe forever?

This conference follows the Chatham House Rule. It is a joint project of the German-Ukraine Bureau (DUB) and the Protestant Academy Loccum. The working language will be English. German-English interpretation will be provided, on request.