Section: Transitions Online (EU)
UN Says Rights Record of Belarus Remains Dismal
The dismal human rights record of Belarus shows no sign of improvement after October’s elections, UN says. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
UK Baltic Deployment Amid Fears Over Russia
Britain to contribute a large contingent of troops to a new NATO force bordering Russia. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Royals to Get ‘Game of Thrones’ Treatment
Russian producers plan 144-episodes TV series on the rise, glory, and bloody downfall of the House of Romanov. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Officials Consider Bank Support Measures
One idea is to help borrowers who took out loans in foreign currencies before the ruble went into a tailspin. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Troop Drawdown in Tajikistan Has Kremlinologists Puzzled
Moscow recently pledged to increase its military commitment near the Afghan border. Now it foresees a smaller, more mobile force. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukrainian Premier Wagers Political Future on Corruption Fight
Shock resignation of minister is putting Kyiv’s reform commitments under unprecedented scrutiny. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukrainian Corruption Could Endanger IMF Loan
Sudden resignation of economy minister over high-level corruption could influence lender’s decision on the latest tranche of its bailout program. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Turkey Rejects Russia’s Claim of Syria Invasion as Smokescreen
Ankara says the Kremlin is trying to divert attention from its own ‘crimes’ including ‘starving’ cities into submission. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Tanks Would Defeat NATO in Baltics
U.S. military think tank says Russian forces would defeat NATO in less than three days should a war break out in the Baltics region. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Cyprus Not Tackling Russian Money-Laundering
Recent developments linked to Magnitsky case show failure of Cyprus to trace the roots of Russian money in its banks, says Dutch MP. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
