Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
UCU lecturer Bohdan Solchanyk killed during protests in Kyiv
20.07.1985 – 20.02.2014 It is with great sadness in our hearts to inform you that among the dead on Independence Square in Kyiv today was our dear friend and colleague Bohdan Solchanyk, Lecturer in Modern History at the Ukrainian Catholic University. UCU and Ukrainian Institute community expresses its sincere condolences to the family and...
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...
Downing Flight MH17: Will the Europeans Get Tougher on Russia?
For Ukrainians who have shed blood in pursuit of closer ties with the EU, the reticence of European leaders to sanction Russia is at best incomprehensible, and at worst a betrayal. The downing of flight MH17 must finally bring a strong response if Brussels is to maintain any credibility. …read more Source: Royal United Services...
EU leaders: The key to moving forward in our relationship with Ukraine is in Kyiv, not Brussels
Written Interview by Commission President Barroso and HRVP Ashton for The Razumkov Centre …read more Source: Razumkov...
Gazprom wants to buy the Ukrainian gas pipeline system at a reduced price
The media have reported the final estimate of the Ukrainian gas pipeline system (GPS). The price was 26 to 29 billion USD. This amount shall become a starting point in creation of the gas pipeline consortium with Russian Gazprom to manage the GPS. Radio Holos Stolytsi asked Director of Energy Programmes of the Razumkov Centre Volodymyr Omelchenko...
Geopolitical analysis of the balance of forces and its changes against the background of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict
The Russo-Ukrainian conflict was a manifestation of changes and a milestone in the world order and security environment. It revealed the factors and possible negative effects of imbalance of forces on the international scene. This article examines the world trends and the balance of forces in the regions close to Ukraine. …read more Source:...
FPI Resources on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17’s Downing in Ukraine
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Compassion to the relatives of MH17 flight passengers and crew
We offer our heartfelt compassion to the relatives of those passengers and crew who will not see their loved ones again. For months we have shed tears over our own dead. We have tears left for the innocent victims of this crime. Ukrainian Institute in London For media assistance, comment and analysis: Andy Hunder, Director of the Ukrainian...
Increasing arms production requires a comprehensive review of the security sector
During the visit to Slovyansk on 8 July 2014, President Petro Poroshenko stated that Ukraine was going to increase the production volumes of its own arms to meet the needs of the military personnel, which, according to him, would result into preparing changes to the state defence order, informs the news agency RBK-Ukrayina. Director of Military...
