Section: US & Canada
Op-Ed Contributor: Why Ukraine Is Losing the War on Corruption
I know from Georgia the challenges of reforming a post-Soviet state, but the leadership in Kiev is failing to rein in its kleptocrats. …read more Source: The New York...
Poroshenko’s Spanish Hideaway
A secret luxury villa used by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has been revealed by new mandatory asset declarations for Ukrainian public officials. Poroshenko has been criticized for allegedly trying to hide the property — though he insists he’s been open and transparent. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) …read more...
The Morning Vertical, November 16, 2016
Your daily roundup. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko appeals to Trump for support against ‘Russian aggression’
Trump’s shock election victory has been met with trepidation in Kiev because of the outspoken reality TV star’s praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: Business...
Chernobyl Containment Shield Begins Moving Into Place
A massive steel cover is slowly sliding into position over the destroyed reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The New Safe Confinement — described as the largest movable structure on land — was built to contain Chernobyl’s radiation for the next 100 years. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) …read more Source:...
UN Committee Condemns Russian Occupation of Crimea
A United Nations committee approved a draft resolution Tuesday condemning Russia’s occupation of Crimea and reiterating that it does not accept Russian annexation from Ukraine. The measure passed by a vote of 73-23 with 76 abstentions. It is expected to pass in the full U.N. General Assembly next month. The text calls on Russia to uphold...
Will Russia Go To War With Ukraine Under Trump? President-Elect Hopes To Have Better Relations With Moscow
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s optimism to have better ties with Russia has raised concerns of a greater conflict with Moscow’s rivals. The relationship between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has given rise to speculation of a war in Ukraine, according to reports. …read more Source: International Business...
UN Panel Condemns Rights Abuses In Crimea, Calls For Monitoring
A United Nations panel condemned human rights abuses in Crimea and pressed Russia to allow UN monitors to visit the Ukrainian territory it annexed in 2014. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Commission To Propose Pre-Screening In Visa-Free Schengen Zone
The European Commission on November 16 will propose pre-screening for everyone who enters the EU’s Schengen zone from a third country, even if that country’s citizens normally enjoy visa-free travel. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
VIDEO: Fist fight breaks out in Ukrainian parliament over alleged ties to Russia
Violence erupted inside Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday after an opposition leader was accused of working for the Kremlin. Ukraine’s relationship with Russia has fraught with complication and controversy since time immemorial. During the Stalin era, many Ukranians hated Russia so intensely that many Ukranians joined the advancing German...
