Russia has almost the same number of Ukrainian refugees, as Ukraine has internally displaced persons. But what are the authorities doing? на русском языке
Ukraine is faced with a flood of IDPs (internally displaced persons). But what are the authorities doing? на русском языке
The Ukrainian army is corrupt and badly prepared for war, with either the Donetsk People's Republic or Russia. на русском языке
President Poroshenko has asked for increased presidential powers, which are the opposite of what the Euromaidan protests were about.
What will ‘Defence Minister’ Strelkov do, now that Slovyansk has been lost? And can he rely on Vladimir Putin?
Central and western Ukraine may have elected a president, but the southeast of the country is a war zone, in all but name.
Federalism need not be a dirty word in Ukraine. There are many power-sharing examples available to follow, that would keep the country together.
There is no agreement about what ‘self-rule’ means for parts of Ukraine. Moreover, even if federalism is not a first step to the disintegration of Ukraine, neither is it a ‘magic solution.’
Ukraine is a state in political turmoil. But how much of this is the fault of separatists in the east and how much comes from 'business-as-usual' corruption from the Kyiv government?
‘Shock therapy’ was imposed on the post-Soviet world by the West, with catastrophic results. Now, we are planning on repeating that experiment in Ukraine. на русском языке
Events in Ukraine may develop with lightning speed, but the fear of war is ever present – a new kind of war. на русском языке
Ukraine's border and security officials are applying a restrictive policy on Russians entering the country, particularly male Russians of military age, and reporters
