Moldova Mulls Changes to Electoral System
Both potential changes drew international criticism for being a way for the current regime to shun accountability and stay in power longer. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
The Amber Rusch in Ukraine
Illegal amber mining in Ukraine has intensified since the Revolution of dignity. …read more Source: Centre for Eastern Studies...
Morning Forum Of Los Altos Presentation Spotlights Putin And Ukraine
Image credit: istockIn the Newsfeaturing Norman M. Naimarkvia Los Altos Town Crier (CA)Stanford University Professor Norman Naimark, Ph.D., shed light on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the historical and geopolitical forces that have made the Ukrainian crisis such an enduring problem in his Morning Forum of Los Altos presentation, “Putin...
Ukrainian Eurovision Kicks Off Amid Tensions With Russia
The authorities banned several Russian journalists ahead of the campy song contest, which has become increasingly politicized in recent years. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Baltic States Adjust Their Security Policy
Faced with uncertainty about U.S. policy in NATO and U.S.-Russia relations, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have attempted to adapt their security policy to these circumstances. Mainly, this has involved a gradual increase in defence spending and an intensification of activity among the Baltic States after Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The...
Challenge Putin’s Lies about imprisoned Ukrainian Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov
It is exactly three years since Oleg Sentsov, Ukrainian filmmaker and single father, was arrested in Simferopol, shortly after Russia invaded and annexed Crimea. His trial and 20-year-sentence have been condemned by the entire international community, yet Russian President Vladimir Putin keeps repeating the same narrative, that Sentsov was tried...
A Potent Mix
Recent incidents in Belarus show that pan-Slavism and Neo-Nazism do go together. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Migration climate, discourse and policies in Poland
By Justyna Segeš FrelakSUMMARYAnti-immigration fears and sentiments have been used as a political ploy in Poland.Majority of Poles oppose the admission of refugees or believe they should be granted only temporary shelter, with the younger generation the least in favour of receiving refugees.Poland continues to be in strong opposition to...
Ukraine Says Poroshenko And Merkel Discuss Russia, Conflict In East
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s office says he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed her meeting last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
