Ukrainian researchers urge publishing sector giants to “end de facto cooperation with Russia”.

Science Europe pledges “unwavering support”, as European University Association leader calls for “step up”.

As the US and Russia hold controversial peace talks, Ukrainian research leaders want scientists back.

Renewing agreement would be in “mutual interest”, Commission says

Science minister confirms commitment to Ukrainian academics at London meeting

A year ago, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine redefined geopolitics in a shockwave that is still reverberating through the science world. The EU research community was quick to cut ties with Russia and lend Ukraine a helping hand - but now it is grappling with resulting instability and uncertainty as the war climbs into its second year.

Researchers say science is bleeding in Ukraine - but they are determined to sustain their work with help from other nations.

As we approach a year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ian Sample talks to physicist Professor John Ellis, and Arctic governance expert Svein Vigeland Rottem, about how the world of science has had to adapt

Ukrainian researchers are planning for a brighter future for their country, despite ongoing bombing and electricity shortages. A delegation from Ukraine's research community, led by first deputy minister for education and science, Andrii Vitrenko, came to Brussels last week for the first joint meeting on research and innovation with the European Commission. 

Ukraine urgently needs new doctoral schools to train its next generation of academics, according to a senior Ukrainian science administrator. He warned that, without that and other measures to stop "internal brain drain", many researchers are fleeing universities for better paid IT jobs in order to make ends meet. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, European countries have launched countless schemes and scholarships to help displaced Ukrainian students and academics.

Targeted financial help to support researchers in Ukraine would get cash strapped institutions in the west of the country back up to speed and have a more immediate impact on the research system as a whole.

Researchers in the country have often shown creativity and resilience under threat. These strengths will be key to the future of science in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.

With countries around the world increasingly focusing on problems at home, the urgent need to reconstruct Ukraine's research and educational infrastructure must not be forgotten.