War
Syria is a show of western weakness
Every time the west decides not to push back against Russian aggression and provocation, Russia learns the lesson that aggression and brinkmanship do pay off.
Issues
War
A short analysis on German policies towards Russia in light of Syria
Grand coalition is parting ways on Russia sanctions. Merkel in favor of Syria sanctions, SPD (Steinmeier) against.
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Maidan Monitoring Information Center Releases English Version of Ukraine International Framework for Information and Communication Security
Maidan Monitoring Information Center (MMIC) has published in English recommendations for reform of Ukraine’s international information and communication security; a community-based approach for national roll-out.
English Articles
The Bad Guest
The Holocaust was unique. But every genocide is” sui generis”. Ukraine has long ago recognized the Holocaust as genocide. Israel has not recognized the Holodomor as such.
Politics
Today is the 26th anniversary of German reunification.
The diplomatic breakthrough that allowed Germany to reunify happened on May 31, 1990, in a meeting between US President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Michael Gorbachev in the White House.
English Articles
Notable Quotes on Ukraine and Russia. A plea to Ukrainian American Trump supporters
If you vote for Trump, you may as well be voting for Vladimir Putin and for the demise of a free and independent Ukraine.
English Articles
A Lepton “God”: Proof of the Collapse in the Ukrainian Scientific Degree Awarding System
In January 2016 Ukrainian scientists were shocked to discover the thesis in the field of Pedagogy that was written by Mrs. Kateryna Kyrylenko containing pseudoscience and plagiarism. Subsequent development of the story became a proof of the collapse in the Ukrainian scientific degree awarding system.
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Моніторинг російського контенту в українському єфірі (20-21 серпня)
Моніторинг, що здійснили активісти Громадянського руху “Відсіч” 20 серпня, вразив нахабністю виявлених порушень.
English Articles
The Problem with “Russian Experts” – A Book Review
The notorious Russian propaganda machine like “Russia Today” or Vladimir Putin himself could not have provided more damning advice than this “Russian expert” for Ukraine and global security. Through disinformation, outright lies and “useful idiots” Russia continues to be a global security menace.
English Articles
Investigation: Launch of the Ukrainian Government’s Electronic Asset Declaration System
On August 15, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of Ukraine launched an online asset declaration system to facilitate the transparent reporting of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian officials of their income. However, this e-declaration system was launched after it was refused as safe and deemed noncompliant with the law.
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International Framework for Ukraine’s Information and Communication Security
The framework is intended for a broad English-speaking audience and presents facts about Ukraine, source terms, concepts and methodologies relevant to the Maidan Movement and the work and legacy of the Maidan Monitoring Information Center.
English Articles
Mass Blocking of the Ukrainian Users Twitter Accounts start Russian Operation “Brotherly Peoples”
Mass blockings of the Twitter accounts of those Ukrainian users who have active anti-Putin’s mindset and are followed by thousands users is a part of the Russian special operation “Brotherly Peoples”. The goal of this operation is informational deleting Ukrainian patriots who critically and with fact-checking approach regard the idea of reconciliation or “fraternization” with pro-Russian separatists and terrorists being spread. And the final goal of this special operation is destabilization of the situation in Ukraine and “regime changing” to pro-Russian government.
English Articles
Ukrainian Peacebuilding School. Time to Build the Roads and Repair the Bridges
Those people will be able to negotiate peace with neighbours. In occupied territories, in Russia. Using the values and interests, not the conflicts and differences, as negotiation starting points. Like in the history pictured in the “Bridge of spies” movie. “We have to have the conversations our governments can’t”.
English Articles
«Nord Stream»: Possible Risks for Ukraine and Poland
Meanwhile the Polish market is being slowly captured by Gasprom subsidiaries, especially by the same Gasprom Germany which owns also 50% of Wingas — by concluding numerous long-term contracts with municipalities of cities providing for supply of liquefied gas for the needs of city transport and municipal economies. Among such cities are Warsaw, Srem and Olshtyn. Probably there are more of those as contracts may be concluded through numerous Cyprus and German enterprises like Cryogas M&T Poland that are related to Gasprom.
English Articles
When Emotions Run Too High. The Role of the Media in the Polarization of Conflicts
It is very important from the peacebuilding point of view. When we are reporting on facts, we cannot allow for such manipulation as Andre and have demonstrated you using this is a very typical news piece about the Pope and Putin. There are lots more cases like this in Ukraine-Russia conflict and other conflicts obviously. If we stick with facts, we will win the war for objective reporting. We will sanitize the media and diminish the level of fear and panic. I think it is very important.