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Ukraine

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Ukraine is topic of research at the University of Vienna - from current topics such as war crimes and discrimination to historical issues.
The University of Vienna stands by the Ukrainian people in defence of their freedom and democracy.
22. February 2023
One year of war in Ukraine

What was and is to be expected

One year ago, the Russian full-fledged invasion of Ukraine began. Since then, war has once again become a topic in Europe. Wolfgang Mueller is professor of Russian History at the University of Vienna and in this interview talks about where the Ukrainians' extraordinary defiance comes from and what the war means for Europe's self-image.
2. March 2022
Wolfgang Mueller about the war in Ukraine

"One of the largest invasions in Europe since the Second World War"

"Putin is obviously concerned with exterior aspirations to become a great power and with safeguarding his system internally,” says Wolfgang Mueller, expert in East European history.