Section: The Christian Science Monitor (USA)
Armenia is having a ‘color revolution.’ So why is Russia so calm?
Unlike post-Soviet revolutions in Ukraine, Georgia, and elsewhere, the current protests in Armenia have not alarmed the Kremlin, even though they look set to bring greater democracy. That is likely due to the lack of geopolitical stakes involved. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Wounded vets force disability rethink in Ukraine
People with disabilities have long been hidden away in Ukraine. But former soldiers who lost limbs in the war with Russian-backed rebels are winning medals in international sports events and giving them new status. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Wounded vets force disability rethink in Ukraine
People with disabilities have long been hidden away in Ukraine. But former soldiers who lost limbs in the war with Russian-backed rebels are winning medals in international sports events and giving them new status. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Pro-Russia rebel leader suggests breakaway region could become ‘Little Russia’
Alexander Zakharchenko described his plan to create a new state as a ‘peaceful’ solution to Ukraine-Russia relations, though the announcement drew swift outcry. …read more Source: Christian Science...
In brief visit, Tillerson changes the conversation on Ukraine
Analysis: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Ukraine last weekend and signaled clearly that the US is engaging more robustly with the pro-Western Kiev government. …read more Source: Christian Science...
How a European song contest offers a glimpse of the Russian psyche
Eurovision 2017 has become yet another stage for the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. But Russia’s abstention from this year’s edition actually highlights how much the competition – and engagement with Western culture – matters to the Russian public. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Why many Ukrainians think it’s time to give up on Russian-occupied region
The region of Donbass is under Russian control, even though Ukrainian politicians are unwilling to legally recognize the region as occupied by Russia. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Former Russian lawmaker and Moscow critic gunned down in Ukraine (+video)
Denis Voronenkov, a key witness in a Ukrainian treason case against pro-Russia former president Viktor Yanukovich, was shot by an unidentified assailant in central Kiev on Thursday. His death fueled tensions between the two countries. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Former Russian lawmaker and Moscow critic gunned down in Ukraine
Denis Voronenkov, a key witness in a Ukrainian treason case against pro-Russia former president Viktor Yanukovich, was shot by an unidentified assailant in central Kiev on Thursday. His death fueled tensions between the two countries. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Sweden revives military draft, eyeing resurgent Russia
Conscription was gradually watered down after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but a resurgent Russia and tensions over the conflict in Ukraine have left politicians on both sides of the aisle looking to boost military capability. …read more Source: Christian Science...
