Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. Policy
In his testimony before the Senate Committee on Armed Services, Stephen Sestanovich argues that Russian President Vladimir Putin could grow more dangerous—both for his neighbors and for the United States. …read more Source: Council on Foreign...
An advance on Mariupol by illegal separatists could have ‘disastrous consequences,’ OSCE PA President says
COPENHAGEN, 27 April 2015 – A military advance by illegal separatists in Ukraine on the city of Mariupol could have “disastrous consequences” for efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution to the crisis in the country, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ilkka Kanerva (MP, Finland) said today following a meeting of the Assembly’s Bureau in...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 26 April 2015
This report is for the media and general public. The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by third parties and security considerations*. The SMM continued to observe ceasefire violations in and around the wider area of Donetsk airport and...
Second International Conference on Strengthening Peace and Security Co-operation towards Democracy and Development to take place in Vienna
VIENNA, 27 April 2015 – A high-level conference focusing on how to enhance co-operation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding among the UN, regional organizations and civil society organizations will take place on 29-30 April 2015 in Vienna, Hofburg. The event is organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe...
In almost every terrorist attack in Ukraine there is a clear Russian involvement
The year-old conflict in eastern Ukraine has evolved, sparking a wave of terrorism and violence beyond the battlefields of the Donbass. The entire country is on edge, particularly in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Odessa, (Ukraine’s second, fourth and third largest cities, respectively), all of which held off separatist uprisings last year,...
Through Economically Efficient Pricing of Natural Gas to Equitable Income Distribution from Hydrocarbons Extraction for the Ukrainian Society
Leading expert of Energy programmes at the Razumkov Centre Victor Logatskiy explains how an economically efficient pricing for natural gas will encourage an equitable income distribution from hydrocarbons extraction between private companies and the state. …read more Source: Razumkov...
Spot Report by OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:00, 26 April: Intense fighting in Shyrokyne and amassing of forces
On 26 April, the SMM observed what it assessed to be the most intense shelling in Shyrokyne (20km east of Mariupol) since fighting began in the area in mid-February 2015. For the last 12 hours, and on-going at the time of this report, the SMM has observed sporadic to continuous exchanges of fire involving small arms, machine gun, rocket propelled...
Crisis in and around Ukraine
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OSCE/ODIHR seminar in Ukraine focuses on freedom of religion or belief, and hate crimes
153451 Some 40 representatives from the Ukraine’s Vinnitsa Oblast and district administrations discussed the international standards on freedom of religion and belief, and responses to hate crime at a seminar organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) with the support of the Vinnitsa Oblast State...
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities in Moldova, encourages adoption of integration strategy and dialogue on Gagauz autonomy
153466 High Commissioner on National Minorities expresses concern over future of Latin-script schools in Transdniestria …read more Source:...
