Russia: “Speak out for Freedom” – show of solidarity against repression
Headline Title: Russia: “Speak out for Freedom” – show of solidarity against repression …read more Source: Amnesty...
NATO-Russia Relations after the Newport Summit
A key aspect of the NATO summit in Newport (Wales) was the reaction of the alliance to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its destabilisation of Eastern Ukraine. However, apart from the decision to create a high-readiness force, and an action plan for Eastern Europe, heads of state and government did not focus enough on the long-term...
Last 23 years there was no reason to think that Ukraine would need a strong army
In the 23 years since Ukraine declared independence, the country’s defense budget dwindled. With each successive administration, the military was stripped further of funds and material. Armor and artillery was sold off or fell into disrepair, the Mashable website writes. “There was no reason to think that we would need to have a strong...
The EU wants to resolve gas conflict with Russia at the expense of Ukrainian interests
In two weeks, the heating season should start in Ukraine, and the gas issue has not been resolved yet. One thing is clear – it will be warm in Ukrainian homes if the winter is warm. We should not hope for any assistance from the EU. After Gazprom began to limit gas supply to Europe, the Europeans flopped over to the Russian side in this gas...
Ukraine: Forces must stop firing on civilians after nine killed in Donetsk
Headline Title: Ukraine: Forces must stop firing on civilians after nine killed in Donetsk …read more Source: Amnesty...
Attracting investment will reduce Ukraine’s energy dependence on Russia
One of the objectives of Strategy 2020 presented by President Poroshenko is for Ukraine to reach the 30% limit for a share of one supplier in the total amount of procurement of any energy source. The 30% rate which Ukraine should aim at is brought in from the European practice. This was stated by Director of Energy Programmes of the Razumkov...
If Russia starts the arms race, it may collapse as the USSR did
The statement of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitriy Rogozin that until 2020, Russia would renew the weapons of strategic nuclear forces to 100% can lead to a collapse of the country, if the government does not provide a reasonable assessment of this programme. This opinion was expressed by Co-director of Foreign Relations and International...
Global Arms Trade Treaty – a beginners’ guide: 50th ratification update
Headline Title: Global Arms Trade Treaty – 50th ratification update 25 September 2014 …read more Source: Amnesty...
Frozen conflict is not the worst alternative in the eastern Ukraine
The buffer zone being carved out to bring peace to eastern Ukraine may also cement the conflict’s front lines and preserve Russian President Vladimir Putin’s influence over the region for years to come, the Bloomberg reports. “While choosing among the other alternatives, a frozen conflict may not be the worst,” Deputy Director General...
As Ukraine moves closer to NATO, its military products may interest the West
The aircraft-maker Antonov is the closest thing Ukraine has to an industrial “national champion” that might achieve worldwide success. But the hurdles it faces are many. Some of its most promising projects have been derailed by the near state-of-war that now exists between Russia and Ukraine, and the Kyiv government’s order to halt all...
