Ukrainian Minister Labels Poroshenko Ally Corruption Mastermind
Aivaras Abromavicius quits, accusing president’s man of trying to implant shady officials at the Economy Ministry. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
A Common Energy Market in the Eurasian Economic Union
To the east of the European Union a regional energy market is taking shape under the auspices of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Even if the interests of the participating states diverge and the ultimate shape of the market remains unclear, the development is likely to be substantial. On the one hand, it threatens to deepen the fragmentation...
Ukraine is almost as corrupt as before
This year Ukraine is ranked 130 out of 168 positions, sharing the same position with Cameroon, Iran, Nepal, Nicaragua and Paraguay. There are only 38 countries more corrupt than Ukraine – Transparency International. UAT: Ukraine is almost as corrupt as before …read more Source: The American Center for a European...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 1 February 2016
The SMM observed continued ceasefire violations in the wider Horlivka area, but a lower number of ceasefire violations in areas at and around Donetsk airport compared to the two previous days. It continued to visit heavy weapons holding areas and permanent storage sites. In violation of the Mission’s mandate and the Package of Measures,...
The South Caucasus concert: Each playing its own tune
The countries of the South Caucasus have very different interdependent relations with the European Union (EU), Russia, Turkey, the United States (US) and Iran. Tensions between the EU-US and Russia over Ukraine are further entrenching these interdependent relations and hampering development in the South Caucasus. How can Brussels increase its...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 31 January 2016
This report is for media and the general public. The SMM observed a large number of ceasefire violations in Donetsk region. It continued to visit heavy weapons holding areas and permanent storage sites. The Mission encountered freedom-of-movement restrictions, mostly in areas not controlled by the Government*. It continued to facilitate and...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 27 January 2016
This report is for media and the general public The SMM observed a number of ceasefire violations in Donetsk region. In Luhansk region, it also observed instances of ceasefire violations, including live-fire training. The Mission’s freedom of movement was restricted, mostly in areas not controlled by the Government.* In Zaitseve, the SMM...
OSCE Condemns Police Attack on Belarusian Journalist
Opposition leader plans to protest against the ‘lawlessness’ and impunity of people in uniform. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Kremlin Slams U.S. Over Putin Corruption Claim
A White House spokesman backs up U.S. treasury official’s assertion of Russian leader’s secret riches. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Full and sustainable ceasefire a basic requirement for peace in Ukraine, say OSCE Chairmanship Special Representative and Chief Monitor
VIENNA, 29 January 2016 – A full, sustainable ceasefire remains a basic requirement for peace and normalization of the security situation in Ukraine, said the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group Martin Sajdik and the Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine...
