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Russian Aggression
June 26, 2017

Ukraine Re-thinking Its Approach to Donbas War: Key Things to Know

After more than three years which have passed since the start of the war in Eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian government has come up with ideas about a new plan for de-occupation...
Reforms
June 20, 2017

Ukraine’s aspirations for intellectual property protection: what you should know

On 12 June, the EU Delegation to Ukraine released a statement to express disappointment by Ukraine’s slow progress in reforming laws on intellectual property rights....
Russian Aggression
May 30, 2017

Symbolic expansion: how Putin annexes history, not only territories

On May 29th, in Versailles, during a joint press conference with French president Emmanuel Macron, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that relations between France...
Reforms
May 25, 2017

Raid Against Yanukovych’s Taxmen: What You Need to Know

On 24 May, twenty-three people have been arrested in a joint operation of Ukraine’s National Police and Military Prosecutor’s office. Arsen Avakov, Ukraine’s minister...
Reforms
May 11, 2017

What Has Ukraine Done to Get a Visa Waiver from EU?

On May 11 EU Council supported granting a visa-waiver to Ukrainian citizens, finalising Ukraine’s multi-year progress to visa liberalisation goal. It has been a...
Reforms
April 26, 2017

Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption: Stumble But Not Fall

Corruption is not just about envelope filled with money, it is about decisions that affect citizens’ everyday life. Where is Ukraine now in its struggle against...
Ukraine
April 14, 2017

Eurovision song contest in Kyiv: 5 things to know

A much-anticipated Eurovision-2017 will take place in Ukraine’s capital in a month, from 8 till 13 May. An official opening ceremony of the song contest is planned...
Ukraine
April 14, 2017

Ten Reasons Why Ukraine’s Economy May Surprise You

Grain, steel, and sunflower oil are probably Ukraine’s most famous exports, but they’re not the only ones. Ukraine’s growing reputation for excellence in IT and...
Reforms
April 14, 2017

Ukraine’s Judiciary Reform: 5 Things to Know

Reform of judiciary has been one of the most demanded changes since the very independence in 1991. It has also potentially been among the hardest ones. Ukraine inherited...
Russian Aggression
April 13, 2017

Who’s Up and Who’s Down in Eastern Ukraine

The Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) are self-proclaimed entities that emerged in spring 2014 in eastern Ukraine thanks to massive...
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