Section: Transitions Online (EU)
Early Voting Underway and Under Fire in Belarus
OSCE has criticized the process meant to elect representatives for the lower house of parliament. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
War of Words
Recent “news” about a transfer of U.S. nuclear weapons to Romania showcased how disinformation, whether Russian-initiated or not, can benefit Moscow. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Transdniester Decides It’s Time to Join Russia
The de facto president of the breakaway region wants to implement a decision reached in a referendum 10 years ago. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Leading Russian Polling Agency Listed as ‘Foreign Agent’
Move comes days after Levada Center reported falling support for ruling party and less than two weeks before nationwide elections. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine Seeking Chinese Money for Dream Plane
The gargantuan craft has a unique capacity to deliver very big, very heavy cargoes, but development costs beyond the maker’s means. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Arctic River Runs Red
Pollution is the most likely cause for the biblical hue of water in notoriously polluted Norilsk. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
From Lads to Lords
In post-Soviet Russia, many a future tycoon learned the merits of teamwork, discipline, and respect for authority on the mean streets. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia Tightens Net Around Tycoon Vekselberg
Several graft probes center around bribes allegedly made to senior officials in the northern Komi region. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Blockade at Ukrainian Inter TV Ends
President and ministers denounce TV station violence, while covertly supporting anti-Russia protesters. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Georgia Nears Goal of Visa-Free EU Travel
Parliament could approve Ukraine’s application this month, but Kosovo lags behind. …read more Source: Transitions Online...