Orysia Lutsevych
Orysia Lutsevych is a prominent Ukrainian political analyst and expert on Eastern European affairs, currently serving as the head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House in London. She has contributed significantly to discussions on Ukraine's political landscape, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Lutsevych's insights into the challenges facing Ukraine, including the postponement of elections under martial law, highlight her deep understanding of the complex dynamics of Ukrainian politics and society during wartime. Her research often focuses on democratic governance and the impact of war on civil society, making her a key voice in understanding Ukraine's political future.
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Orysia Lutsevych, a Ukraine expert at Chatham House thinktank, commented on the US selling arms to Ukraine.
Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2026-02-24
Orysia Lutsevych stated that for Ukraine, fighting or not fighting is not an option as it is an existential war.
Europa se convierte en el único baluarte de Ucrania en la guerra que decidirá el futuro del continente | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-23
Orysia Lutsevych described Yermak as a shadow prime minister who effectively chose who would serve in Zelensky’s government.
Zelensky dismissed his right-hand man. Is he weaker or stronger now?
United States· 2025-11-29
Orysia Lutsevych theorized that Moscow aims to delay new American sanctions.
Jocul lui Putin în fața presiunilor SUA. Liderul de la Kremlin nu mai mimează angajarea în negocierile de pace
Romania· 2025-11-29
Orysia Lutsevych argued that Russia is banking on slow-balling the new diplomatic push by the US.
Putin is playing Trump for time. The 28-point peace plan plays into his handsUnited States· 2025-11-26
Orysia Lutsevych noted the significance of the King's support for Ukraine.
«Così re Carlo ha fatto cambiare idea a Trump sull'Ucraina»
Italy· 2025-09-27
Orysia Lutsevych is the deputy director of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House.
World in Progress, el foro de análisis organizado por Prisa, aborda el papel de Europa ante la inestabilidad global | InternacionalSpain· 2025-06-24
Strategic analyst Orysia Lutsevych commented that Russia often uses military actions to overshadow diplomatic progress.
Thông điệp của Nga khi tăng cường dội 'mưa lửa' xuống Ukraine
Vietnam· 2025-05-26
Orysia Lutsevych, a researcher at Chatham House, said: 'There is strong nationwide sentiment that Russia will want to take more of Ukraine’s territory, so any concessions are only feeding the monster.'
What would Russia’s peace deal demands really mean for Ukraine? – visualised | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
Orysia Lutsevych said greater control would allow Russia to rebuild its position in the northern Black Sea.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as Russian | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Orysia Lutsevych is the head of the Ukraine Forum at the Chatham House thinktank and has spoken about the lack of a ceasefire.
‘There is no ceasefire. Attacks are ongoing’: how Putin’s envoy played US over Ukraine | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Orysia Lutsevych, a Ukraine expert at the Chatham House think tank, adds that the arrival of spring means that Kyiv gains relatively little from a 30-day halt to energy attacks.
Russia’s demands of Ukraine would make a mockery of any peace agreement – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-19
Orysia Lutsevych described Putin's offer as a goodwill gesture to keep Trump interested.
So bold are Putin’s ceasefire demands, it’s hard to believe he is entirely serious | RussiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Orysia Lutsevych is head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House.
We can’t know if Vladimir Putin will accept a ceasefire in Ukraine. But this is what he’ll be thinking | Orysia LutsevychUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13Orysia Lutsevych said those and other links between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine meant there was a degree of trust.
Saudi Arabia is hosting more Ukraine talks – but how neutral is it? | Saudi ArabiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Orysia Lutsevych provided insights on the political consensus regarding elections in Ukraine during martial law.
Why hasn’t Ukraine held elections since the war began? | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-20
