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      The new Putin coalition
      Nov21

      The new Putin coalition

      Vladimir Putin, it used to be said not long ago, had no friends. His invasion of Crimea and meddling in eastern Ukraine made him persona non grata in mainstream Europe and America. Asia saw little value in Russia’s no-growth economy. These days the Russian leader is on a roll. Without having to backtrack on anything of substance (or...

      The new Putin coalition
      Nov21

      The new Putin coalition

      Vladimir Putin, it used to be said not long ago, had no friends. His invasion of Crimea and meddling in eastern Ukraine made him persona non grata in mainstream Europe and America. Asia saw little value in Russia’s no-growth economy. These days the Russian leader is on a roll. Without having to backtrack on anything of substance (or...

      Donbas Groove: photo exhibition will tell Europe about “war and peace” in eastern Ukraine
      Nov21

      Donbas Groove: photo exhibition will tell Europe about “war and peace” in eastern Ukraine

      Each of the 60-plus photos on display tell a unique story about extraordinary charity and business-projects from the frontline in Donbas. …read more Source:...

      ‘Little bird’ Ukrainian anti-graft body may struggle to investigate MPs’ wealth
      Nov21

      ‘Little bird’ Ukrainian anti-graft body may struggle to investigate MPs’ wealth

      KIEV (Reuters) – The head of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency compared its first failed attempt to launch an online wealth declaration program to a little bird hitting a glass window. …read more Source:...

      Former MI6 Chief: Trump could make Britain safer
      Nov21

      Former MI6 Chief: Trump could make Britain safer

      Donald Trump and Mike Pence ©Van Tine Dennis/ABACA/ABACA USA/PA Images If President-Elect Donald Trump is really the belligerent isolationist of his campaign rhetoric, then the United Kingdom’s national security is in a very difficult and potentially dangerous place. The two pillars on which our national safety rests are membership of the...

      Little to celebrate at EU-Ukraine summit
      Nov21

      Little to celebrate at EU-Ukraine summit

      EU leaders have pledged to uphold sanctions on Russia in the run-up to a summit this week, but the declaration comes amid multiplying uncertainties on future ties. …read more Source:...

      [Agenda] Turkey and Ukraine THIS WEEK
      Nov21

      [Agenda] Turkey and Ukraine THIS WEEK

      Future EU relations with Ankara and Kiev will be shaped this week as MEPs vote on Turkey’s EU membership talks, and top officials discuss visa waivers and peace in Ukraine with Petro Poroshenko. …read more Source:...

      How Nadiya Savchenko became Ukraine’s Joan of Arc
      Nov21

      How Nadiya Savchenko became Ukraine’s Joan of Arc

      She was her country’s first female combat pilot, and stood trial in Moscow after being captured in eastern Ukraine. Now, she’s taking on political corruption. The Podil district of Kyiv is a regenerated industrial area, full of old warehouses that have been transformed into art galleries. There are crumbling baroque buildings on many...

      Fillon, Juppé knock out Sarkozy in French Right’s primary
      Nov21

      Fillon, Juppé knock out Sarkozy in French Right’s primary

      PARIS — François Fillon and Alain Juppé will face off next weekend in the final round of the French conservative primary election after coming out on top in Sunday’s first round — a result that dealt a decisive blow to Nicolas Sarkozy’s political career. Fillon, who won nearly half of the votes, cruised to a surprisingly comfortable...

      Obama, Putin about Syria and Ukraine in quick summit meet
      Nov20

      Obama, Putin about Syria and Ukraine in quick summit meet

      LIMA (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke for around four minutes on Sunday at the APEC summit about Syria and Ukraine, in what is likely to be their last in-person meeting before Obama leaves office. …read more Source:...