Prof. Mälksoo participated at the International Expert Group on Peace for Ukraine meetings in Tokyo, Japan on 26-29 January 2026. The meetings were held at Keio University, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan Institute of International Affairs, National Institute of Defense Studies, and Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The focus of the working group meeting was on the questions of occupied territories, justice for Ukraine and accountability for Russia.
On March 23-25, 2025, Mariia Vladymyrova visited the George C. Marshall European Center For Security Studies where she presented her ongoing dissertation project to the faculty. She shared her preliminary insights into the activities of Russian fishing and research vessels as deterrence by proxy in the European High North. The visit also provided an opportunity to engage with faculty experts and discuss Russian military strategy and deterrence dynamics in Europe.
Between March 3 and March 21, Mariia Vladymyrova visited the Baltic Defence College, where she participated in the institution’s flagship event, the Annual Russia Conference.
During her stay, Mariia presented her research on the ritualization of Russian naval exercises in the Baltic Sea (2022–2024) to the faculty. She also gained insights into the College’s teaching methods and ongoing research. Additionally, the visit enriched the empirical foundation of her study, as she conducted interviews with academics, officials, and military representatives from Estonia.