Section: Transitions Online (EU)
How Russia Became ‘Mordor’ on Google
‘Automated bug’ behind online tool’s bogus translations rendering ‘Russians’ as ‘occupiers’ from the fictional Lord of the Rings evil empire. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
80 Russian Drivers ‘Frozen and Forsaken’
One motorist reportedly died of hyperthermia after being trapped on a highway near Orenburg for almost 16 hours after a snowstorm hit. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
US Probes Suspected Russian-Backed ‘BlackEnergy’ Attack on Ukraine
Malicious software BlackEnergy, said to have caused massive blackout in Ukraine last month was also used in a 2014 cyberattack on U.S. utilities. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Coca Cola Accidentally Recognizes Crimea as Russia’s
Ukrainians take offence after soft drinks giant’s social media campaign depicts annexed peninsula as part of Russia. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Kyiv Blames Blackout on Russian Hackers
Ukraine’s cyber-security response team confirms deliberate attack on the power grid caused last month’s power outage. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine-EU Trade Deal Angers Russia
A free trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU came into effect on Friday, angering Russia in the process. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Dutch to Assess Alleged Russian Troop Role in MH17 Crash
A citizens’ journalist group passes on information to the Dutch prosecutors which allegedly identifies Russian soldiers responsible for bringing down the airliner. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Best of TOL for 2015
Our favorite stories of the year. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Moscow-Ankara Row Dims Luster at Turkic Song Contest
Performers from Russia’s many Turkic-populated regions have their hopes dashed as authorities suspend ties with the contest’s backer. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Kyiv, Rebels Agree New Year Truce
Each side accuses the other of repeatedly breaking the shaky Minsk cease-fire, meant to end a war that has caused more than 9,000 deaths. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
