Expert Insights on Ukraine & War in Eastern Europe

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has seized the attention of the world, as an independent nation fights for its freedom from a country with a history of oppressing Ukraine.

As the crisis in Eastern Europe continues to escalate, CU Boulder researchers offer insight into everything from how the conflict is being received by Ukrainians and Russians to the growing refugee crisis in Europe to how economic sanctions will affect the United States.

News & Resources

Rebuilding Ukraine's higher education with President Zelenskyy May 16

The campus community is invited to attend a virtual address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 16. The event, discussing how America's leading research universities and Ukrainian officials can work together to help rebuild and transform Ukraine's decimated higher education sector, will be hosted by the AAU, of which CU Boulder is a member.

Get resources for understanding the Russia-Ukraine War

Librarians and archivists are providing a variety of suggestion to help the community process the events unfolding in Ukraine. Each suggestion is either an item available to check out, a rare or distinct item accessible in one of the five libraries on campus or a media recommendation that’s openly available to access.

A nuclear weapon test by the United States military at Bikini Atoll

With Russia invading Ukraine, what’s the threat of nuclear war right now?

Though nuclear war isn’t likely, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have far-reaching consequences, says CU Boulder researcher Brian Toon.

Millions are turning to TikTok for the latest on Ukraine, but can the platform be trusted?

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, TikTok has become a primary outlet for spreading information, causing some to refer to the conflict as TikTok's first war. Casey Fiesler, an assistant professor of information science, discusses the role TikTok is playing in the Ukraine crisis.

A kid protesting against the war in Ukraine

5 things you need to know about the Russia-Ukraine war

CU Boulder experts in Russia and Ukraine share insights into what has led to the crisis, how citizens of both countries are reacting, what effect economic sanctions could have on both Russia and the West and how Americans can help from afar.

Stanley McChrystal speaks in Macky Auditorium

Stanley McChrystal shares insights on Ukraine invasion, leadership in uncertain times

This year's Leo Hill Leadership speaker, a retired four-star general and former special ops commander, discussed leadership in times of uncertainty and shared his perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of an audience of more than 1,000 students and community members.

Protesters gather in the Ukrainian city of Lviv during the Maidan protests of 2014.

ICYMI: As tensions in Ukraine increase, researcher worries for its people

This week, tensions in Eastern Europe escalated as Russia launched a wide-ranging military attack against Ukraine. “What about the people who will have to carry the burden of a war?” asks CU Boulder's John O'Loughlin who has spent 30 years studying the political attitudes of everyday Ukrainians.

Our Experts

Faculty experts from CU Boulder are available to discuss various topics related to the war in Ukraine, including the history of conflict, political diplomacy and economic impacts of the war on the United States. To arrange media interviews, please contact cunews@colorado.edu. Find more media resources.