Section: Transitions Online (EU)
Chisinau Grumbles at Russian Military Exercises in Transdniester
The breakaway region remains a bone of contention between Moldova and Russia as signs grow of Moscow’s growing popularity among Moldovans. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Poland Won’t Lift Restrictions on Kaliningrad Border
Residents of Russian exclave deprived of visa-free regime for an unspecified period of time over security concerns. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia Fields Stripped-Down Olympic Team
Battered by multiple doping scandals, the country hopes Rio Games will restore its proud sporting tradition. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Secrecy Over Accident at Belarus Nuclear Plant Worries Neighbors
Details are still emerging over the incident, though it occurred almost a month ago. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
‘Zombie’ Anthrax Threatening Remote Siberian Peninsula
Experts believe rising temperatures in the Arctic Circle caused permafrost to thaw and release infectious anthrax spores from a diseased reindeer carcass. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Kyiv Demands Release of More POWs in Donbas
Despite recent release of 23 prisoners by separatist forces, Ukraine says many more being held, as well as political prisoners in Russia. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Google Maps Will Revert to Russian Names for Crimea
After complaints from Russian authorities, the mapping service will undo changes in street, town and region names. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Donald Trump Talks of Crimea Recognition
The Republican presidential contender said he “has nothing to do with Putin,” but suggests he might recognize the annexation of part of Ukraine if given the chance. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Orthodox Church Goes High-Tech to Reach Believers
In addition to usual messaging features, a new app will fulfill needs for “interaction and continuous contact between parishioners and the Church.” …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Moldova Earns IMF Reprieve
But scandal-plagued Chisinau hears latest of many warnings that it must reform its banks and clean up corruption before it can access international money. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
