By starting a war of aggression against Ukraine in violation of international law on February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin destroyed the European security and peace order that had held for decades. In a policy statement three days after the war began, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz referred to the Russian invasion as a turning point in the history of the European continent – and announced a so-called Zeitenwende, a significant turnaround in Germany’s security and defense policy.
DGAP experts are intensively analyzing Russia’s war on Ukraine and its implications, including how the Zeitenwende should be implemented and can be shaped sustainably. You will find their numerous publications and guest contributions on the conflict, as well as related high-profile events, in the following dossier.