🇺🇦 Why has support for Ukraine evolved so differently across Europe? 🔎 Jonathan Lehne and Maiting Zhuang from @sitestockholm.bsky.social introduce a new polarisation index to track political divisions across the EU. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/05/18/h... #FREEnetwork #SITE #Ukraine

🚆 How does migration affect voting? 🔎 In their latest policy brief, Dariia Mykhailyshyna from KSE and David Zuchowski from @uv.es examine how two waves of Ukrainian migration reshaped voting patterns in Poland. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/05/11/m... #migration #poland #ukraine #voting #FreeNetwork

🇺🇦 What is driving Ukraine’s economy today? 📘 KSE Institute has published the latest edition of the Ukraine Monthly Economic Update, covering economic developments and data for May–June 2026. kse.ua/about-the-sc... #kseinstitute #FreeNetwork #ukraine #EconomicUpdate

⛑️ Why do so many people struggle to make informed health decisions? 🔎 A team of researchers from BICEPS and SSE Riga investigates how health literacy is distributed across society. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/06/22/h... #healthpolicy #FreeNetwork

💰 What is Russia paying to keep its war machine supplied? 📌 The latest Russian CHP Imports Tracker from KSE Institute reveals that Russia now pays China an approximately 300% premium for critical goods. kse.ua/about-the-sc... #kseinstitute #Sanctions #russia #economics #FreeNetwork

🌍 How could a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz reshape Europe’s energy future? Chloé Le Coq from CRED and SITE, and Elena Paltseva from @sitestockholm.bsky.social, examine the Hormuz shock and its implications for the EU’s gas security. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/03/23/h... #FREEnetwork

❌🇷🇺 Why do foreign companies still operate in Russia despite the full-scale invasion? 🔎 Visit KSE Institute’s Leave Russia monitoring project. It shows that 55% of foreign companies still operate in Russia, while 565 have fully exited. leave-russia.org #LeaveRussia #kseinstitute #FreeNetwork

🚢 As tensions over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have risen again, who are the winners and losers if the strait is closed? Read a timely policy brief by Johan Gars, Daniel Spiro, and Henrik Wachtmeister. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/03/20/h... #FREEnetwork #Energy #HormuzStrait #Oil

🗜️ How can sanctions become even more effective in limiting Russia’s war machine? ⚒️ On 8 July, KSE welcomed David O’Sullivan, EU Special Envoy for the Implementation of EU Sanctions, for discussions with Ukrainian experts and civil society. www.linkedin.com/posts/kse-in...

⚡️ Can Belarus reduce its dependence on Russian energy without triggering an economic crisis? 🔎 Researchers at BEROC explore how a major energy shock could affect Belarus’s GDP and identify which industries would be hit the hardest. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/04/13/b... #FreeNetwork #belarus

🚢 How has Russia’s shadow fleet evolved despite sanctions? 🔎 Benjamin Hilgenstock, Yuliia Pavytska, Anatolii Kravtsev, and Oleksandr Petrenko of the KSE Institute analyze the latest data on oil exports, tanker networks, and sanctions enforcement. kse.ua/about-the-sc...

🎓 What makes international graduates stay or leave after university? 🔎 Zane Varpina (SSE Riga & BICEPS) and Marija Krūmiņa (BICEPS) examine language, careers, and policy. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/05/13/r... #FreeNetwork #sseriga #biceps #PolicyBrief #MigrationPolicy

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🇷🇺 How has Russia’s digital landscape changed since 2022? 🔎 Violaine D’Ortona, Jonathan Lehne, and Maiting Zhuang of @sitestockholm.bsky.social investigate internet disruptions, platform blocking, and website censorship in Russia. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/06/15/t... #FREEnetwork #Russia #PolicyBrief

💥 How did Ukrainian drone strikes reshape Russia’s crude oil exports? 🇺🇦 KSE Institute’s June Russian Oil Tracker explains how refinery disruptions and shadow fleet shortages reshaped Russia’s crude oil exports. kse.ua/about-the-sc... #FREEnetwork #KSEinstitute

🌍 What can Europe learn from Ukraine about hybrid threats? 🔎 Anna Anisimova (@sitestockholm.bsky.social) and Ksenia Rundin (CSSC at the SSE) explain how coordinated cyber and information attacks create lasting economic and governance challenges. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/03/16/a... #FreeNetwork

🌍 Africa’s international partnerships are shifting. As some Western donors scale back, Russia is expanding. 🎙️ In the latest EBA podcast, Maria Perrotta Berlin (@sitestockholm.bsky.social) and Anna Ida Rock (FOI) discuss Russia’s military, economic, and information strategies. eba.se/current/makt...

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As Western donors reduce their presence in Africa, Russia is expanding its influence. In a new EBA conversation, SITE’s @lilleberlin.bsky.social and FOI’s Anna Ida Rock discuss Russian engagement, disinformation, democracy, and shifting power dynamics. ➡️ Learn more (in Swe): eba.se/current/makt...

🇪🇺 Is Europe’s support for Ukraine becoming more politically divided? 🔎 Jonathan Lehne and Maiting Zhuang of @sitestockholm.bsky.social analyze Eurobarometer data to show where polarization is rising and explain why these trends matter. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/05/18/h... #FREEnetwork #Ukraine

🇺🇦 How does Ukraine plan to finance its recovery? 🔎 KSE Institute has published a new assessment examining Ukraine’s 2027–2029 Budget Declaration. 📖 Read the full analysis: kse.ua/about-the-sc... #FREEnetwork #KSEinstitute #Ukraine #Recovery

⛽️ How are strikes on Russian refineries reshaping Russia’s economy? 📢 Nataliia Shapoval, Chairman of KSE Institute, explains that attacks on Russian refineries are tightening domestic fuel supplies and putting additional strain on Russia’s budget. 📺 www.facebook.com/reel/1038246... #FREEnetwork

⛑️ Can better health communication reduce inequality? 🔎 Mara Dzene, Agnes Lublóy and Zane Vārpiņa examine why many adults struggle to access, understand, evaluate, and apply health information in everyday decisions. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/06/22/h... #HealthEquity #latvia #biceps #sseriga

🇪🇺 As Ireland prepares to assume the EU presidency, questions are mounting over alumina exports to Russia. In their latest Financial Times report, Jude Webber and Christopher Cook draw on KSE Institute research into military-industrial supply chains. Read more: www.ft.com/content/4f27... #FREEnetwork

🇺🇦 Has support for Ukraine remained united across Europe? 🔎 In their latest policy brief, Jonathan Lehne and Maiting Zhuang from the @sitestockholm.bsky.social discuss where political divides are widening across Europe. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/05/18/h... #FreeNetwork #Ukraine #Support

🔎 How can companies and public authorities strengthen cooperation on sanctions compliance and enforcement? ➡️ Join the SITE Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement Conference and learn more. 📆 June 9, 2026. ➡️ Register: www.trippus.se/web/registra...

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Sanctions compliance is key to countering circumvention linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Join us on June 9 in Stockholm for a conference on enforcement, export risks, supply chains & crypto. 📍 Hotel Miss Clara, Stockholm ⏰ 09:00–14:00 CEST ➡️ Learn more and register here: tr.ee/c8Rlh0

🇦🇲 Is Armenia choosing between Europe and Russia? Or is it seeking a balance between the two? 🔎 Vardan Baghdasaryan of the American University of Armenia examines the geopolitical tensions shaping the 2026 election. 📚 Read more: freepolicybriefs.org/2026/06/01/2... #FreeNetwork #armenia #elections

💰🇺🇦 Can Ukraine maintain macroeconomic stability without steady external financing? 🔎 Researchers at the KSE Institute examine declining reserves, budget pressures, and growing financing needs in the latest Monthly Economic Update. kse.ua/about-the-sc... #FREEnetwork

🇺🇦 🇪🇺 What does long-term solidarity with Ukraine require from Sweden and Europe? 📢 Representatives from all Swedish parliamentary parties gathered at the SSE for a panel discussion hosted by @sitestockholm.bsky.social together with the @nordicukraine.bsky.social. Learn more nuforum.se #FREEnetwork

🎓 What makes international graduates stay in a country after university?🔎 Marija Krumina (BICEPS) and Zane Varpina (SSE Riga) reveal why Latvia risks losing globally educated talent. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/05/13/r... #FreeNetwork #TalentRetention #policy

🇺🇦 How sustainable is Ukraine’s growing public debt amid wartime pressures? 🔎 KSE Institute’s latest review shows that debt reached 101% of GDP in 2025, while new debt management measures aim to strengthen long-term fiscal resilience. kse.ua/about-the-sc... #FREEnetwork

🇺🇦🇪🇺 Why do some European countries remain united on Ukraine while others grow divided?🔎 Jonathan Lehne and Maiting Zhuang from @sitestockholm.bsky.social unpack new evidence from more than 185,000 survey responses. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/05/18/h... #FREEnetwork #SITE #Ukraine #PoliticalEconomy

Russia’s economy faces mounting pressure from high inflation, weak growth, budget deficits and fragile banks. SITE’s Anders Olofsgård comments on the risks of long-term decline or financial shock - and why higher oil prices may only offer temporary relief. ➡️ Read more (in Swe): tr.ee/U0R33b