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:...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 23 April 2015
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 were prevented from accessing part of Shyrokyne (20km east of Mariupol) by “Donetsk People’s Republic” members. The SMM revisited heavy weapons...
Balkan Gas Corridor Unveiled, Chechen Leader Threatens Russian Police
Plus, the Macedonia tapes scandal reveals a twisted media scene, and Poland accelerates its military buildup. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Who is Trying to Turn Kyiv into Donetsk?
Whatever the truth about the recent deaths of politicians and journalists in Ukraine, they can only harm the country. From Chetverta Vlada. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
