Section: Transitions Online (EU)
The Kremlin’s New Darling: Cryptocurrency
Putin adviser launches bitcoin mining company as Russia pushes alternatives to American dollar. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russification or Expanding Opportunity?
As Georgian-language schools disappear in South Ossetia, supporters say the move will expand the horizons of local pupils, while critics claim discrimination. From JAMnews. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
What’s Behind Russia’s ‘Staggering’ AIDS Epidemic?
Chronic drug shortages, ban on methadone therapy pushing rise in new cases, activists say. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Why Are Ukrainian Arms Dumps Going Up in Flames?
The destruction of a large ammunition depot last month underlines the vulnerability of the country’s lightly protected stockpiles of aging materiel. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
NATO, Latvia Claim More Russian Cyber-Attacks
Incidents of alleged electronic espionage provide more clues to Kremlin’s ability to employ hybrid warfare techniques against NATO countries. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia’s Culture Minister Could Lose Ph.D.
Conservative historian comes under scrutiny from academics, who describe his thesis as unscientific, biased, and cluttered with misleading statements. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Saakashvili Asks for Asylum in Ukraine
The former Georgian president calls supporters to rally in Kyiv against corruption and the arrogance of politicians. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Saudi King on Historic Visit to Moscow
New era of relations touted as investments, oil prices, and Middle East strategies take center stage. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukrainian TV Live-Streams Fake Congressional Hearing
Event was arranged by a former U.S. lawmaker with ties to leading Ukrainian and Hungarian politicos. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Wealth of Ukrainian Security Officers Revealed
The powerful interior minister is also under a spotlight as the authorities open a probe into corruption allegations against him. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
