Russia’s interference in early parliamentary elections in Armenia did not help pro-Kremlin projects It is no secret that Armenia does not have a wide choice of allies: the country has long been a kind of…
June 24, 2021
This year’s Sea Breeze 2021 international exercises are the largest since 1997. “To participate in the Sea Breeze 2021 exercises, the Ukrainian Armed Forces and other security and defence forces will provide: 24 ships (boats), 17…
June 24, 2021
According to demographic projections, the share of people aged 60 and over in Ukraine will be 43.4% by 2025 and about 46% in 2030. However, unlike Europe, Ukraine has no comprehensive employment programmes for those…
June 23, 2021
To revive and popularise authentic Ukrainian musical instruments – this is the challenge Vadym Viksnin has set himself. This Kyiv master makes hurdy-gurdies, kobzas, tsymbaly, banduras, but he may be prouder of reviving such a…
June 23, 2021
Russian President Vladimir Putin published an article in the Die Zeit German weekly on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the German-Soviet war. The article accuses NATO of aggressive enlargement policy. “The bloc’s…
June 22, 2021
The Geneva meeting of Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin marked a new quality of relations between the United States and Russia The U.S. President’s European tour ended with a mission that was eagerly awaited, but not…
June 21, 2021
The Council of the European Union renewed sanctions against Russia over the occupation of the Crimean peninsula for a further year. Thus, the restrictive measures are valid until 23 June 2022, reads the press release published on the…
June 21, 2021
When Ukraine decided to join the Energy Community in 2010, it was a clear sign of its intention to become part of the European energy market and to build a competitive market with strong interconnections…
June 21, 2021
The UN Secretary-General’s interim report on the human rights situation in Crimea occupied by Russia, which will be presented at the 21 June session of the UN Human Rights Council, records torture and persecution. “The report…
June 20, 2021
Problems of Ukrainian Exporters: Corruption in Customs and Unfavourable Foreign Exchange Regulations
Assistance in establishing relations with trade representatives, search for partners in target markets, analysis of possible markets, information support, training, and organisation of B2B meetings – these are the types of state support Ukrainian exporters…
June 18, 2021
The District Court of The Hague is considering the case over the downing of the passenger flight MH17 over Donbas. During the hearing on Thursday, 17 June, the court made public the analysis of the tactical situation…
June 17, 2021
For better chances to join the EU, Ukraine should not only make necessary reforms but also convince those Member States that are more sceptical towards enlargement. It would be also a good idea to include…
June 17, 2021
On 16 June, U.S. President Joe Biden and President of Russia Vladimir Putin met in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of a bilateral summit. The meeting was held behind closed doors and ended at about 17:05…
June 17, 2021
Independent experts in selection commissions that select and vet the individuals who serve in Ukraine’s judiciary and anti-corruption institutions will make it possible to achieve changes that will be the most fundamental renewal of Ukraine’s judiciary…
June 16, 2021
Putin’s regime cleans familiar oppositionists out of the realm and thus prepares the ground for new figures. Putin can no longer pretend to be a “democrat.” He has neither time nor opportunity to do so. The…
June 16, 2021
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held talks with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden Ann Linde during her second visit to Ukraine this year. The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office…
June 16, 2021
The war in Donbas is one of the greatest threats to the European security system and the principles of the OSCE participating States. The dire humanitarian situation of the civilian population in these areas needs…
June 15, 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke about Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance at the NATO summit in Brussels on 14 June. Biden did not rule out Ukraine’s accession to NATO in the distant future…
June 15, 2021
Ukraine opposes the completion of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, and the condition for its launch should be the de-occupation of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories and Ukraine’s energy security. “Nord Stream 2 is primarily a threat…
June 14, 2021
According to the data of the National Bank of Ukraine, Ukrainian labour migrants have transferred $8.5 billion home from abroad this year. Over the past year, they transferred almost $16 billion to their homeland. The…
June 14, 2021
