International forum Defence Sector Reform: Political and Legislative Issues
The Razumkov Centre attended the forum Defence Sector Reform: Political and Legislative Issues, held on 18 February 2015 upon the initiative of the Council for National Security Reform. The forum consisted of two sessions. Session №1. Transition from non-alignment – what should be the new model of ensuring security of Ukraine? Session №2. Defence...
The Razumkov Centre Newsletter №13
This issue contains articles and interviews of the Razumkov Centre’s experts, dealing with most topical issues in Ukraine’s current affairs. In particular – domestic politics, security sector, the situation in the Ukrainian economy and energy sector. Read the Razumkov Centre Newsletter №13 …read more Source: Razumkov...
Guerrilla Journalists in Our Midst
The anonymous editor of an alternative Czech news site says its mission is to combat the ‘pro-American view of the feudal status of Europeans.’ From Respekt. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
New Open Europe briefing: Cost to UK economy of top 100 EU-derived regulations stands at £33.3bn
New Open Europe briefing: Cost to UK economy of top 100 EU-derived regulations stands at £33.3bnIn the latest instalment of our ongoing Brexit series, Open Europe has today published a new briefing which finds that the annual cost to the UK economy of the 100 most burdensome EU-derived regulations stands at £33.3bn. However, the...
Who Benefits From Ending Russian-Ukrainian Cooperation in the Space and Defense Sectors?
The Russian government’s decision to end cooperation with Ukraine on two space launch programs is likely due to political motivations alone and goes against the economic and technological interests of Russia, Ukraine, and many other countries. This decision is worth reconsidering. …read more Source: Carnegie Endowment for...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 18:00 (Kyiv time), 13 March 2015
This report is for the media and public The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. The SMM, based on its monitoring – which was restricted by third parties and by security considerations* – observed that fighting continued in areas around the Donetsk airport and Shyrokyne,...
Spot Report by OSCE Observer Mission:eighteenth Russian convoy of 24 vehicles crossed into Ukraine and returned back through the Donetsk Border Crossing Point
SUMMARY On 13 March 2015 at 15:14hrs (Moscow time), a Russian convoy arrived at the Donetsk Border Crossing Point (BCP). A total of 24 vehicles were checked by the Russian border guard and customs services. The Observer Mission (OM) was not aware of this convoy coming as it was not announced in advance. All the vehicles had crossed back into the...
OSCE Chief Monitor in Ukraine welcomes extension to the Special Monitoring Mission’s mandate
Kyiv, 13 March 2015 – Head of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan thanked all 57 OSCE participating States for their continued support for the Mission, following their consensus decision of 12 March 2015 to extend the Mission’s mandate to 31 March 2016. “The Mission is now able to continue to play its...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 18:00 (Kyiv time), 12 March 2015
This report is for media and the general public. The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. The SMM, based on its monitoring – which was restricted by third parties and by security considerations* – observed that fighting continued in areas around the Donetsk airport and in...
Russia’s withdrawal from CFE Treaty work a ‘dangerous move,’ says OSCE PA security chair
COPENHAGEN, 13 March 2015 – The Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Committee on Political Affairs and Security, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, today expressed concern regarding the Russian Federation’s complete suspension of work under the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). “I am deeply disappointed in...
