Tue, Dec 1, 2020
It’s time to start treating Ukraine’s corrupt judiciary as a criminal syndicate
Ukraine’s justice system currently operates as a criminal syndicate and requires a complete overhaul if the country is to have any hope of achieving fundamental reform, argues Mykhailo Zhernakov.
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Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Russia in retreat as the Soviet collapse continues
Russia suffered a series of setbacks in its own neighborhood during 2020 that underlined the counterproductive nature of Moscow’s imperial approach to the post-Soviet world.
UkraineAlert by Peter Dickinson
Thu, Dec 17, 2020
International investigation into Ukraine war crimes is Kremlin’s worst nightmare
The International Criminal Court looks set to begin an investigation into war crimes in Ukraine since 2014, opening the way for a trial that could eventually hold Russia to account for its six-year war against Ukraine.
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Resilience in the face of adversity
Ukraine’s transformation
Ukraine has moved tentatively toward an open society and market economy since independence. The country has held several democratic elections but largely failed to address state control and corruption in its economy. Since the 2014 Maidan Revolution, Ukraine has undertaken significant economic reform and moved decisively toward a Europe-focused foreign policy.
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Startup culture in a frontline city
1991 Mariupol is a new startup hub located a stone’s throw away from the frontlines of Ukraine’s undeclared war with Russia. Can tech innovation create opportunities for young Ukrainians facing an uncertain future due to Kremlin aggression?
Thu, Oct 3, 2019
Rebuilding Ukraine one house at a time
Five years after Kramatorsk, our volunteer initiative has become the largest volunteer movement in Ukraine with a network of more than 2,500 volunteers. Together, we have restored housing for 220 families and helped 17 cities create their own youth centers.
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Thu, Jun 27, 2019
Everything you know about the Donbas is wrong
Many Western experts avoid the Donbas because it’s a knotty problem without an easy solution, and there’s plenty in Kyiv to keep one busy. I was one of those experts until a few weeks ago, when I finally jumped into a car and sped to Kramatorsk.
UkraineAlert by Melinda Haring
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Think again
In a recent National Interest article, George Beebe dismisses US policy on Ukraine as “steeped in illusions” and argues for a “sensible alternative.” It is a nice try, but what he comes up with does not pass muster.
Long Take by John E. Herbst
Thu, Jan 9, 2020
Prisoner exchange lifts the veil on Russia’s hybrid war against Ukraine
Moscow’s insistence on the inclusion of figures with no apparent relationship to the conflict in eastern Ukraine during a recent prisoner exchange has exposed the nationwide scale of Russia’s hybrid hostilities against Ukraine.
UkraineAlert by Adrian Karatnycky
Sat, Jan 4, 2020
Can frontline disengagements help Ukraine secure a lasting ceasefire with Putin?
The path to peace in eastern Ukraine remains unclear, but localized troop withdrawals in recent months have led to renewed hopes of a reduction in the bloodshed. Can further disengegement pave the way for a lasting ceasefire?
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Sun, Dec 22, 2019
Trump blocks Putin’s pipeline with US sanctions
Only weeks away from completion, new US sanctions force Nord Stream 2 contractor to down tools, placing the pipeline’s future in jeopardy.
UkraineAlert by Diane Francis
Tue, Nov 5, 2019
What Nord Stream 2 means for Europe
The EU has enough pipelines and LNG terminals to import all the gas it needs without Nord Stream 2.
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Tue, Oct 22, 2019
The real cost of Russian gas
As a result of the Nord Stream 2 project, Europeans will get more climate-friendly gas and Russians will choke on coal dust.
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Mon, Jan 6, 2020
Ukraine’s underrated economy is poised for a strong 2020
Ukraine’s economy is currently in far better shape than many people realise. In order to build on the firm foundations laid by recent years of structural reforms, the process must now continue to include a comprehensive cleansing of the country’s law enforcement architecture
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Ukraine’s economic target: From stabilization to growth
Ukraine has staged a strong economic recovery over the past few years but the question in 2020 is whether the new Zelenskyy government can lead the country’s economy from stabilization to sustainable growth.
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Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Ukraine’s government must not undermine growing business optimism in 2020
88% of Ukraine’s American Chamber of Commerce member companies reported increased revenues in 2019. However, concerns remain that the Ukrainian authorities could yet spoil this positive picture during the coming year.
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Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Kyiv not Kiev: Why spelling matters in Ukraine’s quest for an independent identity
A number of global heavyweights have recently adopted the Ukrainian-language derived “Kyiv” as their official spelling for the country’s capital city, replacing the Russian-rooted “Kiev.”
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Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Invisible in an invisible war
Despite the nod to the critical role women play in the war with Russia, representatives of the Ukraine Women’s Veterans Movement note that discrimination has increased.
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Wed, Oct 9, 2019
Ukraine’s most vulnerable children deserve a passport, too
In the non-government controlled territories of Ukraine, 57 percent of children were born without proper birth registration by the Ukrainian authorities and may be unable to qualify for a Ukrainian passport at age 14.
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