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      The visit of the professor of the National Diplomatic Academy of the Republic of Korea
      Jul24

      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
      Jul24

      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
      Jul24

      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?
      Jul24

      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
      Jul24

      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
      Jul24

      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
      Jul24

      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
      Jul24

      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...

      Tymoshenko Grandstands As Ukraine Hangs By A Thread
      Jul24

      Tymoshenko Grandstands As Ukraine Hangs By A Thread

      Crimea, annexed by Russia. Donetsk and other eastern cities falling to pro-Russian mobs, undoubtedly at least funded by Moscow. Russian troops massing on Ukraine’s borders. The West — Washington and Brussels — paralyzed, with the grand military of the alliance weakened by budget cuts and poor leadership. If Ukraine does not...

      Ukrainian Сrisis Media Centre launched
      Jul24

      Ukrainian Сrisis Media Centre launched

      Kyiv, March, 4th, 2014 – Ukrainian Crisis Media Center is launched to provide the international community with objective information about events in Ukraine and threats to national security, particularly in the military, political, economic, energy and humanitarian spheres. During this crisis period, the Center, on a 24/7 basis, will...