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Professor of Comparative & Ukrainian Pols UoM Democracy in wartime, GeoPols EU DisInfo Vote Protest Identity Polls šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡¦šŸ‡µšŸ‡±šŸ‡¦šŸ‡·šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ŗ šŸ“šZelensky Effect šŸ“šMapping Mass Mobilization Visit. Prof College D’Europe Prev Oxford Nuffield/St Antonys; Harvard; UofT
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As the import of European Unity & EU Unity has never been clearer politicians speak to their citizens let’s remind everyone… What drives citizens to want their country to join or stay in the European Union? 🧵 it’s democratic values! @jcms-eu.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Our new article w @oxanashevel.bsky.social which is based on my 2023 keynote at ECPR is out in European Political Science Journal. link.springer.com/article/10.1... We trace Ukraine's European choice and discuss its significance for Europe and for political science

Zelensky: ā€œOnce again, the representatives in question are discussing issues beyond their competenceā€ Territorial integrity is a red line. If anyone is still paying attention it is a red line that Zelensky has not moved on. interfax.com.ua/news/general...

Journalism in Ukraine during the war – challenges, adaptation and formation of new media Editor-in-chief of Texty.org.ua spoke about how the country's media adapted to the challenges of war and rebuilt their work in accordance with the new realities. Find out more below ā¬‡ļø

Students, campus voting closes today. Be a voter. Vote on campus now. Visit lpc.ca/how2vote to learn more.

āš”ļøUK transfers almost $1 billion to Ukraine under G7 loan covered by Russian assets. The U.K. transferred 752 million pounds ($990 million) to Ukraine under a G7 loan covered by Russian assets to buy air defense and artillery, the British government announced.

We’ll rebuild the Canadian Armed Forces — to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

What drives ordinary citizens to want their country to join or stay in the European Unio)? 🧵 it’s being a democrat or becoming one! ā€œFighting for Europe: EU's Democratic Pull Phenomenon in #Ukraine, #Poland & #Belarusā€ OPEN ACCESS @jcms-eu.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Russia just killed dozens of Ukrainians in a missile strike on Palm Sunday, a day after Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin, shook hands and posed for cameras. Witkoff visited an Orthodox Christian cathedral. Today church-goers were targeted. Report w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social on.ft.com/42k2tuc

#BBCNews live page: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd... Zelensky says 'dozens dead and wounded' after Russian ballistic missile strike in #Sumy #UkraineWar

šŸ‘‡just so you know how big of deal this is. Recalling parliament on a Saturday has only happen 3 times in last half century!

The coalition of the willing is growing. There are more that will join.

Ukraine right now

Big piece on how the UK is not getting the data it needs and how this is affecting policymaking. A key issue seems to be that the shift from surveys to admin data has not worked well as govt departments have not allowed the ONS access to the data it needs on.ft.com/3WSCN6h

Russian Ballistic Missile hits just before the golden hour as children are playing in their neighborhood on their local playground in Kryvyi Rih. 18 already killed 9 are children. Many more wounded. A precision weapon targeting a civilian neighborhood. Russia continues to commit war crimes.

Trump warned that Ukraine could have ā€œbig, big problemsā€ if it doesn’t sign onto a deal with the US for Ukraine’s critical resources. www.kyivpost.com/videos/49934

The Ukrainian people will ā€œnever forgiveā€ Russia for invading their country and committing numerous war crimes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. english.nv.ua/nation/ukrai...

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Participating in a timely virtual event on Monday, March 31 at 12 EDT. Hosted by @nyujordancenter.bsky.social & Harriman Institute. With Kathryn Stoner, @oonuch.bsky.social, & @emmamashford.bsky.social, hosted by @jatucker.bsky.social & Alex Cooley. harriman.columbia.edu/event/the-ge...

Im Folgenden weisen Gwen und ich darauf hin, dass es keine Zweifel an der Legitimität Selenskyjs gibt (und geben sollte), und erklären ausführlich, warum jetzt und in naher Zukunft keine Wahlen stattfinden können und sollten.

Poland is NATO’s biggest defense spender, has the EU's largest army, and is spending billions of euros on jets, rockets, tanks, artillery and more. Now the frontline state is getting its population ready for war. šŸ‘‰ ow.ly/AmEg50VpvTs

The US administration – among others – has expressed doubts about #Zelenskyi's legitimacy as president of #Ukraine. However, the suspension of elections under martial law protects democratic standards. A data-led take by @gwendolynsasse.bsky.social & @oonuch.bsky.social for #ZOiS_Spotlight.

In todayā€˜s #ZOiS_Spotlight @oonuch.bsky.social and I share insights from our survey research on Zeā€˜s high approval ratings and list all the main reasons why elections now would be undemocratic.

Einige Stimmen zweifeln an, ob #Selenskyj noch legitimer PrƤsident der #Ukraine ist – u.a. aus der US-Regierung. Wahlen im Krieg auszusetzen ist gƤngig & schützt demokratische Standards. Eine wissenschaftliche Einordnung von @gwendolynsasse.bsky.social & @oonuch.bsky.social im #ZOiS_Spotlight.

Wir wollten die hohe Akzeptanz #Selenskyjs in der #Ukraine & die Tatsache, dass Wahlen jetzt einfach undemokratisch wären noch einmal klar einordnen - im neuen #ZOiS_Spotlight von heute. Natürlich zusammen mit @oonuch.bsky.social.

Check out this short piece in English and German by @gwendolynsasse.bsky.social and myself in @zois.bsky.social

Last month, I had the privilege of showcasing #Manchester to an esteemed group of Ukrainian delegates who are leading efforts to rebuild and strengthen their communities. šŸ§µšŸ‘‡ #Ukraine

Children taken as hostages for Russians seeking to force Nuclear Plant employees to work at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant!

We were thrilled to host Jacqui Behrend @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uompol.bsky.social it was a tour de force big theory thinking type of presentation! Look out for the book soon!

NEW: US President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s approval rating stands at 4%. 🚨 Polling by experts including @oonuch.bsky.social puts his rating at 63% - making him the most popular politician in the country. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

NEW: UoM's Professor Olga Onuch spoke to Bloomberg TV about US-Ukraine peace talks, territorial concessions and the role of Europe in a potential ceasefire. @oonuch.bsky.social @uompol.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social Watch Olga's interview below ā¬‡ļø youtu.be/-8BdAx5MPmY?...

Due to Trump's budget cuts, International Organization for Migration "scaling back or ending projects affecting over 6,000 staff members worldwide and implementing a structural realignment at headquarters, reducing headquarters staffing by approximately 20 per cent" www.iom.int/news/update-...

This Friday, March 21, at 5 PM Kyiv time, the Interdisciplinary Academic Center Crimean Studies and RUTA Association will host an online lecture on Crimea under Russian occupation. Register via the link below. surl.li/rcaehc #UkrainianView

The EU Commission just unveiled its ReArm Europe Plan, including a new loan-based instrument "Security Action for Europe" (SAFE) of €150 billion. Interestingly, with SAFE, the Commission seems to try and combine two pandemic-era EU instruments into one: SURE and RRF. Quick thread:

Happy 95th birthday to my favorite poet! Lina Kostenko writer, dissident, Ukrainian cultural icon!

I had an excellent call with President von der Leyen about the road ahead for Canada-E.U. trade. Canada and Europe are strong, reliable partners. In a shifting global economy, that matters more than ever. We’re ready to secure new transatlantic business opportunities together.

Further to this morning's The Conversation piece here are some Ukrainian data sources on key Ukrainian experiences & attitudes now. On wartime stress. Note that PTSD is estimated to be widespread in Ukraine now. www.kiis.com.ua?lang=eng&cat...