Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Russia is showing uncharacteristic prudence—Why, and will it last?
With the NATO summit in Warsaw coming up in July, the rhetoric in many Western quarters is becoming shriller about the need to contain Russian aggression. There are good reasons for concern about Russia’s intentions and capabilities, as elaborated at the recent Lennart Meri conference in Tallinn. But in the last couple of months, Moscow has...
Russians See U.S. as Biggest Enemy, By Far
Not surprisingly, Turkey and Ukraine don’t fare very well either. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
“We’re seeing a battle of two political agendas:” Director of Russian Polling Center VTSIOM
June 2, 2016 The state-run Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTSIOM) is a controversial player in Russian politics, as the pollster responsible for announcing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 80 percent+ approval ratings. CGI sat down with Valery Fedorov, Director of VTSIOM, during his recent trip to Washington to discuss the state...
Ukraine bans Russian journalists accused of ‘stirring hatred’
June 2, 2016 …read more Source: Center on Global...
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:...
