Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Dutch referendum petition launched to oppose CETA ratification
A Dutch group very similar to the one which organised the referendum that blocked the EU-Ukraine association agreement has already collected over 190,000 signatures for blocking the ratification of CETA, the EU-Canada trade deal. …read more Source:...
The Seesaw Saga of Russia-Iran Relations
After a break of several days, fighting and air strikes in the Syrian city of Aleppo have renewed. The brief ceasefire in Aleppo had been intended to allow civilians and rebels to leave the besieged eastern section of the city via eight evacuation corridors. But by the time the ceasefire expired on Sunday, only a few civilians were reported to...
Outcome of the European Council of 20-21 October 2016
Written by Ralf Drachenberg and Suzana Anghel, Migration was the main topic at the European Council of 20-21 October 2016, and featured most prominently in its conclusions. Other topics discussed were global and economic issues, external relations and trade issues, in particular the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada. This was...
Kleptocracy Daily: November 3, 2016
News Wanted: Western PR firms to polish the Kremlin’s image overseas, for fees of $30-50 million. (PR Week) After being designated a “core” leader at the CCP’s recent plenum, Xi Jinping has lambasted “conspiracies” and corruption among Chinese elites. (Bloomberg) Citing financial mismanagement, Vladimir Putin threatened to cut funding...
Ukraine crisis: ICRC supports schools and kindergartens
Article | Schools in eastern Ukraine have been affected by the armed conflict, with some damaged by shelling. The ICRC is helping to make these schools safe and comfortable places where children can start to learn again. …read more Source: International Committee of the Red...
Kremlin ‘Black Budget’ Grows as Official Spending Drops
Most classified budget lines go to the military and security, but the actual amounts are not disclosed. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Commission offers to help the Dutch revive EU-Ukraine pact
The Dutch government announced that it would seek to move forward following the referendum in which a majority of voters rejected the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, by adding a declaration interpreting the treaty. The Commission said it was ready to help. …read more Source:...
The External Energy Policy of Ukraine: The Past and the Future
Written by Andriy Chybuk, Oleh Hychka, Oleksandr Sushchenko, Energy Programme Research Team of the Foreign Policy Council “Ukrainian Prism» After gaining independence in 1991, Ukraine became the owner of that part of the Soviet energy complex, which was located in Ukraine. However, the functioning of the national energy sector continued and...
Russia Tightens Screws Further on Civil Society
Politically charged trial of Ukrainian library head begins, while Amnesty International office in Moscow is in lockdown. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine: Parliament Should Reject Intrusive NGO Measure
Press ReleasesUkraine: Parliament Should Reject Intrusive NGO Measure November 3, 2016Freedom House issued the following statement in response to a draft law that would require anti-corruption organizations and their staff to make detailed financial disclosures. …read more Source: Freedom...
