Ilya Timtchenko

Feb 6, 2025 | cepa.org | Peter Roberto |Catherine Sendak |Ilya Timtchenko |Edward Lucas

As new leadership beds in across the transatlantic alliance, Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to send shock waves through Brussels and Washington. Decisions made in both capitals in the coming months are likely to dramatically shape the outcome of the conflict.

Jan 16, 2025 | cepa.org | Catherine Sendak |Ilya Timtchenko |Chris Stephen |Edward Lucas

Reauthorize, extend, and increase funds to USAI and other authorities: The USAI train-and-equip authority should be extended for a five-year period, covering Fiscal Years 2026 through 2031 which will enable consistent planning as the current annual/semi-annual reauthorization process can create unnecessary delays in execution.

Jan 16, 2025 | cepa.org | Emil Avdaliani |Catherine Sendak |Ilya Timtchenko

Recommendations for the US Executive Branch:Strategic Vision: First, the US Administration (along with allies and partners) needs a comprehensive strategy which builds upon the past two years of assistance and enables long-term planning among key stakeholders. This strategy, which will be supported by the following recommendations, must also be informed by a collaborative and clear US policy towards Russia.

Jan 16, 2025 | cepa.org | Catherine Sendak |Ilya Timtchenko |Pavel Luzin |Aura Sabadus

Europe’s security hinges on Ukraine’s stability. NATO membership for Ukraine is the only long-term security guarantee and should be the ultimate goal. However, Ukraine cannot wait for NATO; this report provides a comprehensive road map with concrete recommendations for what Ukraine’s allies and partners must do in the interim to secure Ukraine, between now and NATO membership.

Oct 17, 2024 | thecipherbrief.com | Ilya Timtchenko |Kateryna Shynkaruk

Posted: October 17th, 2024 OPINION — As the U.S. continues to respond to Russia’s war against Ukraine, there is an ongoing assumption that dominates DC policy debates regarding Russia: that Russia is a great power. This view legitimizes Moscow’s “vital interests” in the East European neighborhood and has visibly distorted the U.S. policy approach towards the region. Moreover, this assumption is outdated and requires fundamental rethinking, as its consequences are dangerous.