Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Russian Food Ban Modified
But, except for baby food products, ban stays in place to punish Western countries for sanctions against Russia over Ukraine. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
#EngagEUkraine – zaangażowanie społeczne Ukraińców mieszkających w Polsce i w Niemczech – najnowszy raport Instytutu Spraw Publicznych
Mundury, hełmy, noktowizory i lekarstwa dla ukraińskiej armii. Zbiórki pieniędzy dla rodzin pokrzywdzonych w czasie wojny rosyjsko-ukraińskiej, wysyłka świątecznych paczek oraz akcje organizowania wycieczek do Polski dla matek z dziećmi, których mężowie walczą na froncie. Najnowszy raport Instytutu Spraw Publicznych #EngagEUkraine pokazuje mniej...
Savchenko returns to Ukraine
During her two years’ imprisonment, Savchenko became a national hero for Ukrainian society, and one of the symbols of the country’s war with Russia. …read more Source: Centre for Eastern Studies...
Corbyn re-enters referendum fray with warning that ‘Tory Brexit’ would spell disaster for workplace rights and pledge to veto TTIP if elected PM
Corbyn re-enters referendum fray with warning that ‘Tory Brexit’ would spell disaster for workplace rights and pledge to veto TTIP if elected PMLabour leader Jeremy Corbyn has today re-entered the EU referendum debate with his second major speech of the campaign, in which he argued for a Remain vote on the basis that, “a vote to leave means...
Soon in Europe will run 20 million refugees from the Russian Federation.
/Europe expects new exodus, but from Russia. Will take them to own house Europe – these millions of new hungry and destitute refugees? Especially mass and armed will be the first wave of refugees from Russia, to have time to go to the EU, while the West is not tightly sealed its borders/ – GCSSI. By Dmitry Chernov No need to have special talents...
Pro-Russian rebels accuse Ukraine of fresh offensive
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine yesterday (1 June) accused government soldiers of launching a new offensive near a prized but obliterated airport in the separatists’ de facto capital of Donetsk. …read more Source:...
Member states use Brexit referendum to delay visa waivers
European Union states held off agreeing to ease travel rules for Georgia yesterday (1 June). Turkey, Ukraine and Kosovo should also expect more delays in visa liberalisation, as the bloc turns more cautious amid immigration fears, EU delegation sources said. …read more Source:...
Russia rejects appeal against Ukrainian filmmaker Sentsov’s 20-year sentence
Russia’s Supreme Court has refused to even consider the cassation appeal lodged against the sentences passed on world-renowned filmmaker Oleg Sentsov and civic activist Oleksandr Kolchenko. The move was predictable, yet still profoundly disturbing given the lack of any grounds for the charges and “Stalinist” nature of the trial. …read...
MOSCOW CREATING MILITARY UNITS IT WOULD NEED TO INVADE BALTIC COUNTRIES.
MOSCOW CREATING MILITARY UNITS IT WOULD NEED TO INVADE BALTIC COUNTRIES, SHTEPA SAYS BY PAUL GOBLE MAY 31, 2016 It is always risky to derive intentions from capacities, but Moscow’s moves to create new military units opposite the Baltic states suggests that the Kremlin now has the capacity to invade Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, something...
Russia’s Great Power Choice
The Donbas occupation is straining Russia’s economy, world power status, and relationship with the West. Only by pulling out of eastern Ukraine and reforming its economy can Russia gain broader acceptance and reach its potential as a great power. …read more Source:...
