SSE in solidarity with Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a serious violation of international law and has created a very uncertain geopolitical situation. The human suffering that the war entails will be extensive. SSE strongly dissociates itself from Russia's actions in Ukraine.

The Stockholm School of Economics is monitoring the situation as it relates to our activities and contributing through fact- and science-based knowledge and initiatives. Read more below:

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SITE 2024 Development Day Conference: Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia on the Path to EU Membership

On December 4, 2024, SITE will host its annual Development Day Conference, focusing on the journey of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia toward European Union membership. Key political, business, and...

SSE providing science-based support for Ukraine’s EU accession

In June 2024 the EU invited Ukraine to start formal membership negotiations. As part of the new Swedish strategy for recovery and reform cooperation with Ukraine, Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)...

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New report | Russia's economy faces growing imbalances as war effort drains resources

A new report highlights that Russia's economy is facing mounting financial imbalances due to the ongoing war against Ukraine. The report, conducted by the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics...

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New report reveals Russia’s core shadow fleet, calls for strengthened sanctions

A new analysis by the KSE Institute reveals critical insights into Russia’s shadow fleet, urging coalition governments to take immediate action against vessels circumventing sanctions.

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Navigating market exits: Companies’ responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, led to global condemnation and sanctions. International companies were pressured to exit Russia. This policy brief examines which companies left,...

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New chapters by Anders Åslund and Torbjörn Becker focus on Ukraine’s and Russia’s connections to the EU

The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) is proud to highlight two significant contributions by Torbjörn Becker, Director of SITE, and Anders Åslund, the founding director of SITE, to...

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Shaping the future together: Stockholm summit on rebuilding war-torn Ukrainian municipalities

Join Stockholm University and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 29 of April, 2024, for a conference on "Rethinking Cities In Ukraine". Active participation from front-line municipalities and...

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Sanctions on Russia: Getting the facts right

Sanctions play a crucial role in curbing Russia's ambitions & ending the war on Ukraine, yet their strategic importance is often overlooked. In this policy brief, experts from SITE, KSE, SSE Riga,...

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Trending? Social media attention on Russia’s war in Ukraine

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolds, global interest peaks. This brief, by SITE researchers Maria Perrotta Berlin and Jonathan Lehne, examines X (formerly Twitter) trends in 62 nations, shedding...

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Postdoctoral research position: (Re)Constructing modern Ukraine—People, institutions, and the environment project

We are looking for a Post Doc to a large international research project entitled (Re)Constructing Modern Ukraine—People, Institutions, and the Environment awarded by the Foundation for Baltic and East...

Photo highlights from the event "Bulding Human Capital for the Future of Ukraine" on Feb 6, 2024

Addressing the impact of war on human capital and higher education in Ukraine

On 6th of February, 2024, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and Friends of KSE initiative hosted an event in collaboration with the Nordic Ukraine Forum, to explore and support...

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Jesper Roine breaks down the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy on Tv4 Morning News

Have the EU's sanctions against Russia, implemented since the invasion of Ukraine, been deemed ineffective? Jesper Roine, Deputy Director at SITE, offers insights on sanctions and the Russian Economy...

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Ukrainian refugees: Who returns and why?

Following the Russian invasion, 60% of the 17 million Ukrainian refugees have returned home. Family connections, educational prospects, and a commitment to rebuilding are key drivers, according to a...

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Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and Nordic Ukraine Forum to host event on higher education in Ukraine

Welcome to an event hosted by the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) in collaboration with the Nordic Ukraine Forum. Join us on 6th of February, 2024, to explore and support the...

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How to undermine Russia’s war capacity: Insights from SITE 2023 Development Day

The Stockholm Institute for Transition Economics (SITE) invited researchers and stakeholders to SITE's 2023 Development Day conference to discuss how to undermine Russia’s capacity to wage war. This...

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SITE's annual Development Day conference showcases strategies to strengthen sanctions on Russia and counter Russian influence

On 5th of December, 2023, we hosted our annual Development Day conference at the Stockholm School of Economics. This year we focused on how to reduce financing to the Russian war machine and contain...

SSE waives tuition fees for Ukrainian students

In line with our unwavering commitment and solidarity with Ukraine, SSE decided to waive the tuition fees for Ukrainian students who successfully get admitted to our Master programs (intake 2024).

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Support the future of Ukraine – Friends of KSE

Friends of KSE, a Swedish non-profit organization, and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) sincerely thanks each and every one of you for the donations that have helped Ukraine...

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Strengthening Educational Ties: CIVICA's Collaborative Mission with Ukrainian Universities at SSE

As a part of the CIVICA project "CIVICA for the European future of Ukraine", SSE had the honor of receiving visitors from the Ukraine last week for five days of exciting meetings, presentations, and...

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Ukraine and NATO – Evidence from public opinion surveys

A recent survey in Ukraine indicates unprecedented 89% support for NATO membership, showcasing a historic shift in attitudes across regions. This brief, by Anna Anisimova (SITE), explores the...

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Celebrating Ukraine's national Independence Day: A message of solidarity from SITE and the FREE Network

The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the FREE Network wish to extend heartfelt greetings to the brave people of Ukraine on National Independence Day, August 24.

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Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine on the next steps in EU integration

On 26 May, 2023, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) had the honor of hosting a distinguished keynote speaker, Olga...

Sergii Marchenko, Minister of Finance of Ukraine

Ukraine's finance minister Marchenko on the current situation in Ukraine and EU accession

On 28 April, 2023, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) organized a high-level discussion with keynote speaker Sergii...

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Key takeaways from the conference "Private sector engagement in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction"

On 8 June, 2023, the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) in cooperation with the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, the...

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Russia’s data warfare

In this brief SITE researchers, Anna Anisimova and Cecilia Smitt Meyer, present a short overview of some of the most important statistics on Russia’s economic performance no longer publicly available....

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Back from the ashes: Swedish and global contribution to Ukraine’s reconstruction

What role should Sweden and the EU have when it is time to rebuild Ukraine with development aid and other means? Read the Expert Group For Aid Studies (EBA) report written by SITE's researchers Anders...

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Rebuilding Ukraine: The gender dimension of the reconstruction process

The post-war reconstruction of Ukraine will have to comprehensively address a number of objectives to set the country on a path of stable, sustainable and inclusive growth. In this policy paper,...

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A gender-equality lens on rebuilding Ukraine

If the reconstruction of Ukraine is to result in sustainable development and bring tangible benefits to all Ukrainians, the principles of “building-back better” need to take into account the...

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Exploring the impact from the Russian gas squeeze on the EU’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts

Throughout 2022, the reduction in Russian gas imports to the EU and the resilience of European energy markets have been subject of significant public discourse and policy-making. Of particular concern...

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Leading experts advocate tougher sanctions against Russia

As of today, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has persisted for a year. While several countries have helped Ukraine with military, financial and humanitarian aid, Ukraine requires additional...

How should the reconstruction of Ukraine be financed and organized?

Did you miss the chance to attend the book launch event "Rebuilding Ukraine: Principles and policies" presented by Torbjörn Becker, Beatrice Weder di Mauro and Veronika Movchan on 11 January? Watch...

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How to sustain support for Ukraine and overcome financial and political challenges? Highlights from SITEDevday 2022

Did you miss the chance to attend the annual SITE 2022 Development Day conference? This policy brief shortly summarizes the presentations and discussions at the SITE Development Day Conference, held...

Friends of KSE delivering supplies to Ukraine and the Kyiv School of Economics

On 18 December 2022, two mini-vans filled with generators, sleeping bags, powerbanks, outdoor equipment etc, funded by donations to Friends of KSE, left Stockholm on its journey to students and...

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Konstantin Sonin: “Why did Putin invade Ukraine? A theory of degenerate autocracy”

On December 14, 2022, Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) invited Professor Konstantin Sonin, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, for a seminar discussion about the...

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Comments on the situation in Ukraine and neighbouring countries at SITE Development Day conference

This year’s SITE Development Day conference will focus on the Russian war on Ukraine. We will discuss the situation in Ukraine and neighbouring countries, how to finance and organize financial support...

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Highlights from the event "A strategy to help Ukraine win the war and become a successful member of the EU"

On Monday, November 7, 2022, the Friends of KSE initiative together with the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics organized an event to discuss ideas on how we can support Ukraine during and...

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Ukrainian delegation at SSE

We are honoured that H.E. Mr. Oleksiy Chernyshov, Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, who is paying a visit to Stockholm as the President’s of Ukraine Special Envoy, chose...

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The MSc in Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management program invites Ukrainians to apply

The application to SSE’s MSc in Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management is now open, and we invite Ukrainians to apply.

New stance regarding the operations at SSE Russia

The Stockholm School of Economics has been conducting educational programs in Russia since 1997. We should stand up for the basic academic values and persevere with its research and science-based...

Torbjörn Becker during the event "Support the future of Ukraine"

Highlights from the event "Support the future of Ukraine"

The world is darkened by Russia´s terrifying and tragic war against Ukraine. The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) together with the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the...

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Spin dictators, information wars, and the conflict in Ukraine

In recent decades, a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. What do we know about these "Spin Dictators"?

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Torbjörn Becker in Dagens Nyheter: "Sanctions on oil could end Putin's money"

In a recently published op-ed, Torbjörn Becker, Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics, discusses why Russia must be forced to pay a higher price for its war in Ukraine. Sanctions...

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SITE board member Veronika Bard in an interview with the daily Swedish newspaper SvD “What we see is totalitarianism"

Former Swedish ambassador to Moscow and the OSCE Veronika Bard declares the OSCE project dead, calls for a Swedish-Russia strategy and warns against underestimating the Kremlin's political leadership.

Hanna Anisimova

“From small violence comes big violence”

At SSE research center SITE, the war in Ukraine has not just hit close to home for research assistant Hanna Anisimova. It is literally devastating her hometown of Donetsk and threatening the lives of...

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Why does Sweden still send financial support to Russia?

Against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Swedish financial support to Russia has become questioned. Anders Olofsgård, Associate Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and...

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Do sanctions from US and EU push autocracies closer to each other?

What is the biggest problem with imposing sanctions on autocracies? How are the cost of sanctions shared across the sanctioned party? Jonathan Lehne, Assistant Professor at the Stockholm Institute of...

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Riskerar Ryssland en statsbankrutt på grund av omvärldens sanktioner?

Anders Olofsgård, biträdande chef för Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), förklarar vad en statsbankrutt kan betyda för Ryssland i nuläget, och hur vi har hamnat i denna situation.

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Can Russia's economy survive? Torbjörn Becker shares his insights in BBC podcast

The invasion of Ukraine has already begun reshaping the world. The bombardment of Ukrainian cities has led to the deaths of thousands of civilians and forced millions to flee the country. But the war...

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Art Initiative and Jacob Dahlgren in solidarity with Ukraine

As a continuation of the Flag Project SSE Art Initiative and its student body Art Division have hung an Ukrainian flag in the atrium, a flag made by Jacob Dahlgren and his studio in support for...

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How will the sanctions affect Russia?

As fighting across Ukraine escalates and the world reacts, how will the sanctions affect Russia and can we expect them to be effective? Maria Perrotta Berlin, Assistant Professor at Stockholm...

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Securing women’s safety at the time of war

On this year's International Women's Day we would like to draw attention to the women impacted by the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Evidence from other armed conflicts suggests that...

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United Students to deliver care package to Ukrainian refugees

A group of SSE students have come together to create a care package drive to support Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

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Torbjörn Becker discusses the crisis between Russia and Ukraine in SVT Ekonomibyrån

In the latest episode of Ekonomibyrån "The stock market in times of crisis" Torbjörn Becker, Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), discusses the crisis between Russia and...

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Torbjörn Becker in Dagens Industri: “Neither Russia nor the West has anything to gain from an enlarged conflict in Ukraine”

In a recently published op-ed in Dagens Industri (in Swedish), Torbjörn Becker shares his insights on Russia's real threat from the West, which is economic and not military.

#AcademicsStandWithUkraine

The Forum for Research on Eastern Europe and Emerging Economies (FREE Network) stands for peace, security and democracy and condemns Russia’s invasion of the independent and democratic nation of...