Workshop: How to engage with Russia?

Jon Peder Egenæs, Kira Yarmysh

The war in Ukraine demands a response. But should Russia be completely isolated or should outside actors identify and reach out to those in Russia that still oppose the war.

The Russian government has curtailed Freedom of Expression in sophisticated ways over many years. The war in Ukraine has resulted in increased isolation of Russia, and the silencing of most of the critical voices. Behind the new digital iron curtain, as it were, the Russian government tries to create a parallel reality to further its war aims. What was a crisis is now a Freedom of Exprssion-catastrophe, with grave implications for Russia and the world.

Moderator: Jon Peder Egenæs
Introductory remarks: Kira Yarmysh