Russia’s Military Operation in Syria: A New Stage
Russian President Vladimir Putin on 14 March announced his decision to remove part of the country’s military contingent from Syria. However, this step does not mean the end of Russia’s military presence in that country, especially since the aims of its operation in Syria have been only partially reached. Although Russia managed to...
Russia Marks 2 Year Anniversary of Crimea Annexation
March 18, 2016 …read more Source: Center on Global...
Russia Could Redeploy in Syria in ‘Hours’
Days after surprise pullout pledge, Putin says Russian forces ready to return anytime, airbase will remain active. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Fighting Back: New Bill Aims to Counter Russian Disinformation
Russia’s attempts to win over hearts and minds in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and beyond are succeeding—in large part because of the United States’ disengagement in the information arena, say experts. In response, Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced a bill on March 16 that would significantly beef up the...
Moldovan Gang Accused of Masterminding Italian Art Theft
Guard may have helped armed thieves lift valuable Renaissance works from Verona’s Castelvecchio Museum. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
EU leaders agree to submit watered-down offer to Turkey
EU leaders agree to submit watered-down offer to TurkeyEU leaders have agreed on the terms of the draft migrant deal that will be presented to Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Brussels today. The latest draft reportedly includes clearer assurances that asylum claims lodged on the Greek islands will be assessed individually – a move aimed...
Ukraine Lists Individuals It Wants EU To Blacklist Over Savchenko Trial
Ukraine has identified nearly 50 people it considers responsible for the “illegal detention and falsified trial” of Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko and has urged the European Union to impose sanctions against them. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Russia to criminalize Crimean Tatar Mejlis for refusal to collaborate
The Mejlis, or representative assembly of the Crimean Tatar people is likely to be criminalized on the basis of unwarranted warnings about supposed ‘extremism’ or criminal charges brought for opposing Russian occupation of Crimea. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Ukraine Vows Swift End to Political Crisis, Wins EU Offer of Visa-Free Travel
March 17, 2016 …read more Source: Center on Global...
The ‘Least Happy’ People in Europe
It’s not who you might think, says report released ahead of UN World Happiness Day. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
