Soaring New Mosque Opens in Russian Capital
Lack of worship space forces many of Moscow’s 2 million Muslims to pray in the streets. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Savchenko Blasts Prosecution as Her Trial Begins
Russia accuses Ukrainian military pilot in murder of two journalists the eastern war zone. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 21 September 2015
The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by the parties and security considerations[1]. The situation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions remained relatively calm with no ceasefire violations recorded by the SMM. The SMM observed tensions but no...
OSCE parliamentarians to observe presidential election in Belarus, advance visit this week
COPENHAGEN, 22 September 2015 – OSCE parliamentarians will observe the upcoming presidential election in Belarus and provide leadership for the OSCE’s short-term observer mission. OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ivica Dacic has designated Kent Harstedt (MP, Sweden) as Special Co-ordinator to lead the short-term OSCE observer mission for the 11...
Fugitive Russian Banker Sues Kremlin for Stripping His Assets
Sergei Pugachev was once known as ‘Putin’s banker’ for his close ties in the Kremlin. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Reviving the OSCE: European Security and the Ukraine Crisis
The OSCE has been the most appropriate framework to manage the Ukraine crisis. To continue to play a useful role, the body must adjust its methods and strengthen its toolbox. …read more Source: Carnegie Endowment for International...
Head of Moldova’s Beleaguered Central Bank Resigns
IMF team due in Chisinau for talks on a possible bailout. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Given 14 Years in Prison for Treasonous CV
Wider legal definition behind rise in treason trials. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Ideology After Crimea
Following the annexation of Crimea in March 2014, the Russian public has embraced an increasingly conservative and nationalistic ideology. Any repudiation of this ideology, let alone the transformation of the country as a whole, will only happen if demand for change from the bottom coincides with a desire for modernization from the top. | Русский...
Nord Stream Two in Ukrainian Perspective
At Russia’s initiative, the Nord Stream Two natural gas pipeline project has advanced from agreements of intent to a binding agreement; and Gazprom has formed the project consortium with several major European energy companies. Planned to connect Russia with Germany through the Baltic Sea by 2019, Nord Stream Two would double the Nord...
