Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
The visit of the professor of the National Diplomatic Academy of the Republic of Korea
On July 2, 2014 a meeting with the Professor of the National Diplomatic Academy of the Republic of Korea Ko Jae Nam was held at the Razumkov Centre. At the meeting, the Razumkov Centre was represented by Co-director of Foreign Relations and International Security Programmes Mykhailo Pashkov and Leading Expert of Political and Legal Programmes...
The Downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: Russia in the Dock
Did Russian rebels in Ukraine mistakenly shoot down the Malaysian airliner? Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to deny any responsibility, but at the very least his country bears a moral culpability for the episode, and Russia will pay a heavy diplomatic price for this tragedy. …read more Source: Royal United Services...
The Crimean Annexation: What it Means for Moldova
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, its neighbour and trading partner Moldova is left fearing the economic and political consequences. (Free access) …read more Source: Royal United Services...
Russia with Crimea: Back in the USSR?
Today’s Victory Day Parade (9 May) was poignant for Russia with Vladimir Putin flying to newly-annexed Crimea to celebrate the Soviet victory in the Second World War. Past Soviet glories provide a useful cultural and political backdrop for the Russian president as he deals with the ongoing Ukrainian Crisis. …read more Source: Royal...
STATEMENT OF RAZUMKOV CENTRE regarding legislative acts adopted by the Parliament of Ukraine on January 16, 2014
On January 16, 2014 the Parliament of Ukraine (Verkhovna Rada) adopted a number of legislative acts, including “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Judicial System and Status of Judges” and procedural laws on additional security protection of citizens”, “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On...
Pension reform will be effective only after the remuneration reform
Director of Social Programmes of the Razumkov Centre Liudmyla Shanghina noted, “Implementation of the pension reform without the reform of salaries didn’t make any sense. Pension is derived from the salary, and it is an axiom! If high-quality work in Ukraine is worth nothing, then contributions to the Pension Fund will be zero”....
Rearmament of the Russian Black Sea Fleet serves political rather than military purposes
The Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Viktor Chirkov stated that Russia carried out a programme of building new patrol ships and submarines for the Black Sea Fleet based in Ukraine. However, this is rather a bluff, and, in general, the main task of this fleet is not so much to protect Russian interests in the Black Sea as political influence on the...
Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy
On July 8, 2014 Deputy Director, Director of Political and Legal Programmes of the Razumkov Centre Yuriy Yakymenko attended the meeting of the political experts of Ukraine with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy F. Mogherini during her visit to Kyiv. The subject of the discussion was the possibility to create favourable conditions for the...
Crisis in Ukraine: How Effective are Sanctions against Russia?
As Russia piles on the pressure on Ukraine, the West is responding through targeted sanctions against the Russian elite. A robust sanctions framework will only be effective if it can demonstrate that the West will accept some financial pain. …read more Source: Royal United Services...
Current inflation is caused but the long delay in economic reforms
In Ukraine, the prices of alcohol and tobacco have increased rapidly as well as the flat tax and public utilities rates. The national currency – hryvnia – has dropped by 40% since the beginning of the year. Gas, electricity, and motor fuel are getting more expensive. However, Ukrainians are more concerned about rapid cessation of...
