Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Russia possibly implicated in latest armed abduction by Donbas militants
Two Ukrainians are known to have been taken prisoner in the so-called ‘Luhansk people’s republic’ n the past two weeks, although a prominent journalist believes the number of disappearances in militant-controlled Donbas to be considerably higher …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Watch List Findings: July 22, 2017
What follows are the preliminary findings for issues identified in the daily Watch Lists this week. We are only sending findings that we regard as significant or potentially significant to keep this list manageable. We have findings for all the Watch List items. Should you be interested in findings not listed here, please contact us and we will...
“Hackers, Hecklers, and Honeypots”: The ongoing threat from Russia—and from inside the US
Russia remains a dangerous and committed adversary— but much of the damage that the United States is wrestling with following the divisive 2016 election started closer to home, according to participants in the second and third day of the Aspen Security Forum. The aggressive, multi-front information operations that the Russian government conducted...
Moldovan Lawmakers Approve Controversial Electoral Reforms
Although they are poles apart on relations with Russia, both major parties back the changes. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
The ominous rise of Russian National Guard
Security Russia’s National Guard (Ros Gvardia) – has been in existence for just over a year. It is already well known for regularly buying new weapons and for its brutal tactics when dispersing civil demonstrations. National Guard comprises between 350-400 thousand people, which exceeds the number of Russian land forces (which amount...
Russian High Court Rules in Favor of Deported Mormons
The church is celebrating a rare legal victory amid increasing official scrutiny of small faith groups. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine: ICRC welcomes agreement on safety zones
News release | Kiev/Donetsk (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the agreement reached in Minsk on 19 July on the establishment of safety zones along the contact line in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: International Committee of the Red...
Kleptocracy Weekly: July 17-21
Must watch: Yesterday’s discussion at the U.S. Helsinki Commission, “Kleptocrats of the Kremlin: Ties Between Business and Power in Russia”. Link to watch the event can be found here. Missed the KI event this week? Check out the video recording here, Kleptocracy and Money Laundering: A Conversation with Kendall Day. U.S. U.S. prosecutors...
Kleptocracy Daily: July 21, 2017
Must watch: Yesterday’s discussion at the U.S. Helsinki Commission, “Kleptocrats of the Kremlin: Ties Between Business and Power in Russia”. Link to watch the event can be found here. News ExxonMobil has been handed a fine of $2 million for breaching anti-Russia sanctions; the oil giant conducted business with Igor Sechin, the head of the...
Russian-Israeli Blogger Sentenced to Three Years in Azerbaijan
Alexander Lapshin admits only to ‘moral guilt’ for ignoring ban on Karabakh entry and criticizing the Azerbaijani leader. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
