Tartu, Estonia – The Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) is pleased to announce its Annual Conference on Russia 2025, titled “Strategic Pathways to Ending the Russo-Ukrainian War,” which will take place on 6–7 March 2025 at VSpa Hotel & Conference Centre in Tartu, Estonia.
The conference aims to study and analyse Russia in the context of its ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its growing confrontation with Western nations. The event’s ultimate goal is to design and debate strategic options to end this conflict in a manner that aligns with the interests of Ukraine and the West.
Russia’s actions, which have triggered the most significant escalation in East-West tensions since the Cold War, have led to profound geostrategic shifts, shaping the nation’s current geopolitical stance and the broader international security landscape.
Key Topics and Discussions:
The conference will bring together leading experts on Russia from academia, government, and the private sector. For the 11th time, academics, military experts, diplomats, civil servants, and students will gather to debate Russia in 2025. Key themes include:
Strategic Pathways to Ending the Russo-Ukrainian War
Propaganda and Informational Warfare: Putin versus Zelensky
War Economies in Russia, Ukraine, and NATO
NATO Perspectives on Countering Russian Aggression
Key Technological and Logistical Lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War
Enhancing Resilience in the Baltic States: Insights from Ukraine
Crafting a Peace Agreement: Strategies and Stakeholders
Format and Participation:
The conference will feature keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, and interactive debates to explore potential strategies for resolving the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading voices in the field, fostering collaboration and innovative thinking.
Participants may apply for one of the limited on-site seats in Tartu or register for online participation. Both formats will provide full access to the conference proceedings, ensuring inclusivity and broad engagement.
About the Organiser: The Baltic Defence College is a premier professional military education institution that trains and educates military and civilian personnel from the Baltic states and Allied countries. BALTDEFCOL’s Annual Conference on Russia is a cornerstone event for professionals and scholars interested in understanding Russia’s trajectory and its implications for global security. The Konrad Adenauer Foundation supports the conference.
For additional information and to register, please visit the official conference website: https://www.rusconf.eu/