Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
The Razumkov Centre Newsletter №8
We would like to present the new issue of the Razumkov Centre Newsletter. This issue contains articles and interviews of the Razumkov Centre’s experts, dealing with most topical issues in Ukraine’s current affairs. In particular – the results of the early parliamentary elections 2014, the situation in the Ukrainian economy and energy...
Buckwheat Panic Grips Russia, Czech Leader Urges ‘Finlandization’ of Ukraine
Plus, ‘Western values’ blamed for infertility in Kazakhstan, and a Russian journalist fights deportation from Poland. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
The coalition agreement indicates that economic reforms will continue
In the comment to the magazine Focus, Director of Economic Programmes of the Razumkov Centre Vasyl Yurchyshyn assessed how effective the economic policy of the new Ukrainian government was in the last ten month. I would not talk about a total failure of reforms. In early March, the country was almost in the state of collapse. However, the economy...
Estonia: The Next Flashpoint in Russia’s Anti-Western Drive?
Recent skirmishes between Estonia and Russia suggest that the former’s security concerns should be taken seriously, with a threat to this frontier state representing a threat to the European liberal order (free access) …read more Source: Royal United Services...
NATO and the Security of the ‘Eastern Flank’: A European Perspective
A better alignment of the defence capabilities and strategic thinking of NATO and the EU will be key to Western efforts to strengthen defence and deterrence in Eastern Europe …read more Source: Royal United Services...
Poland and the Ukraine Crisis: From ‘Policy Shaper’ to ‘Policy Taker’?
Despite perceptions within Poland that it has been sidelined by Germany in the negotiations over Ukraine, it can still make a significant contribution to the EU’s and NATO’s policy approach …read more Source: Royal United Services...
Ukraine News Roundup | November 26
Moldova Votes on Sunday: Will Russia Win That Election? Via BloombergObama Should Say It Clearly: Russia Has Invaded Ukraine via Philadelphia InquirerMerkel Secretly Goes One-On-One with Putin, Hits a Dead-End via ReutersAmid Ukraine’s Crisis, Its High-Tech Industry Is Booming via ForbesPutin Youth: The Young Russians Who See the President...
On Ukraine, the Economists Declare an Emergency
Ukraine’s Allies Plan a Donor Conference in February; Is That Soon Enough? On Ukraine, the economists are declaring an emergency. Ukraine is bleeding cash in its war against Russian and Russian-proxy forces in the Donbas region. With its industrial heartland shattered by the war, the country’s economy is shriveling. And the warnings...
Kazakhstan Bans Child Jihadi Video, Russia Cracks Down on Capital Flight
Plus, Yerevan and Baku trade more barbs over helicopter shootdown and Uzbekistan lays claim to a sliver of Afghan territory. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Getting to Yes with Putin
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union’s divisions and weaknesses have been as encouraging for Russia President Vladimir Putin as America’s hesitant approach to Syria was. Only a firm, clear, and united policy toward Russia can bring about a viable compromise. …read more Source: Project...


