The Real Victor of World War II in Europe
It was churlish for western leaders to boycott this week’s Victory Parade in Moscow that commemorated the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany 70 years ago. Historic events are facts that should not be manipulated according to the latest political fashions. Being angry at Moscow for mucking about in Ukraine does not in any way lessen...
The Choice Before Europe
Washington continues to drive Europe toward one or the other of the two most likely outcomes of the orchestrated conflict with Russia. Either Europe or some European Union member government will break from Washington over the issue of Russian sanctions, thereby forcing the EU off of the path of conflict with Russia, or Europe will be pushed into...
Tell us: What does “My Ukraine” mean to you?
On Tuesday, we will publish the next Brookings Essay, which explores the roots of the crisis in Ukraine and the sentiments of the Ukrainian people. In “My Ukraine,” Chrystia Freeland, a former Ukrainian-based reporter with strong family ties to the country, offers a personal reflection on Ukraine’s dream of independence and the nightmare...
The Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine urged all sides to respect ceasefire during the forthcoming commemoration events
KYIV, 8 May 2015 – The Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan today urged all sides to ensure a lasting ceasefire during the commemoration events scheduled for this weekend. “I urge all sides to mark the commemoration of the events 70 years ago by intensifying efforts to support a...
A New Look for Ukraine’s Hated Traffic Police
One of the least-trusted institutions in the country goes under the knife. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Poroshenko’s business has been complicated by his official status
At the November 2013 World Economic Forum, billionaire Petro Poroshenko predicted a European Union trade pact would kick-start Ukraine’s economy and enrich his Roshen Confectionery Corp. by dramatically increasing EU-bound chocolate exports. Eighteen months later, Poroshenko – now Ukraine’s president – has seen his wealth head in the...
What’s next in eastern Ukraine? More of the same.
Concern is rising over the situation in eastern Ukraine, with reports of increased shelling across the line of contact and rising casualties, as well as of Russia arming and organizing separatist forces while assembling regular army units along the Ukraine-Russia border. Tension is up, but the most likely prospect is continuation of a no war/no...
What next in eastern Ukraine? More of the same.
Concern is rising over the situation in eastern Ukraine, with reports of increased shelling across the line of contact and rising casualties, as well as of Russia arming and organizing separatist forces while assembling regular army units along the Ukraine-Russia border. Tension is up, but the most likely prospect is continuation of a no war/no...
A New War in the Donbas, or the Old Ukraine Fights Back?
The recent uptick in fighting in the Donbas sends a clear warning sign that the conflict in Ukraine is anything but frozen. …read more Source: Carnegie Endowment for International...
Greece, Ukraine and refugees: Don’t blame Europe
In the court of global punditry, the EU has taken a severe beating lately in three different yet related areas: illegal immigration, the Greek drama and the Ukrainian crisis. Let the accused stand and defend itself. As a starter, the question of guilt is far from proven in all three cases. To see where prime responsibility sits for the atrocious...
