Russia ‘Not Responsible’ for Syrian casualties
The Kremlin insists no concrete evidence has been put forward to prove it is guilty of killing civilians in air strikes. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
UN Says Rights Record of Belarus Remains Dismal
The dismal human rights record of Belarus shows no sign of improvement after October’s elections, UN says. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
UK Baltic Deployment Amid Fears Over Russia
Britain to contribute a large contingent of troops to a new NATO force bordering Russia. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
OSCE Office in Tajikistan and German OSCE Chairmanship present priorities for co-operation in 2016
DUSHANBE, 10 February 2016 – Holger Green, Germany’s Ambassador to Tajikistan and Markus Mueller, Head of the OSCE Office in Tajikistan today discussed the priorities of Germany’s 2016 OSCE Chairmanship. Meeting at the OSCE Office’s premises in Dushanbe, Ambassador Green said that the Chairmanship’s top priorities will be...
Russian Royals to Get ‘Game of Thrones’ Treatment
Russian producers plan 144-episodes TV series on the rise, glory, and bloody downfall of the House of Romanov. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Should Vladimir Putin be concerned about the Russian economy?
In March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely be running in the country’s next presidential election. Putin has been in power for 16 years, and by March of 2018, he will have become the second-longest serving head of state in post-imperial Russian history, after Joseph Stalin and ahead of Leonid Brezhnev. Although the 2018...
Why on Earth Would Russia Attack the Baltics?
Doug Bandow When the Cold War closed many people believed that history had ended. Peace had descended upon the earth. The lion was about to lie down with the lamb. The Second Coming seemed on its way. Europe was certain to be free and undivided. Alas, it hasn’t worked out that way. But no worries. At least NATO officials are happy....
Russian Officials Consider Bank Support Measures
One idea is to help borrowers who took out loans in foreign currencies before the ruble went into a tailspin. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
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Language English Students from School Number 2 in Stanytsia Luhanska, destroyed during the hostilities in August 2014 have to attend classes in a small one-story building that was previously a newspaper office . Alt Text Students from School Number 2 in Stanytsia Luhanska, destroyed during the hostilities in August 2014 have to attend classes in...
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Language English A fire, apparently started by an airstrike, completely destroyed School Number 2 in Stanytsia Luhanska in August 2014. Alt Text A fire, apparently started by an airstrike, completely destroyed School Number 2 in Stanytsia Luhanska in August 2014. Copyright © 2015 Yulia Gorbunova/Human Rights Watch Region / Country Ukraine...
