To revive and popularise authentic Ukrainian musical instruments - this is the challenge Vadym Viksnin has set himself. This Kyiv master makes hurdy-gurdies, kobzas, tsymbaly, banduras, but he may be prouder of reviving such a […]
23.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
Russian President Vladimir Putin published an article in the Die Zeit German weekly on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the German-Soviet war. The article accuses NATO of aggressive enlargement policy. “The bloc’s […]
22.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
The Geneva meeting of Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin marked a new quality of relations between the United States and Russia The U.S. President's European tour ended with a mission that was eagerly awaited, but not […]
21.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
The Council of the European Union renewed sanctions against Russia over the occupation of the Crimean peninsula for a further year. Thus, the restrictive measures are valid until 23 June 2022, reads the press release published on the […]
21.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
When Ukraine decided to join the Energy Community in 2010, it was a clear sign of its intention to become part of the European energy market and to build a competitive market with strong interconnections […]
21.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
The UN Secretary-General's interim report on the human rights situation in Crimea occupied by Russia, which will be presented at the 21 June session of the UN Human Rights Council, records torture and persecution. "The report […]
20.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
Assistance in establishing relations with trade representatives, search for partners in target markets, analysis of possible markets, information support, training, and organisation of B2B meetings – these are the types of state support Ukrainian exporters […]
18.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
The District Court of The Hague is considering the case over the downing of the passenger flight MH17 over Donbas. During the hearing on Thursday, 17 June, the court made public the analysis of the tactical situation […]
17.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
For better chances to join the EU, Ukraine should not only make necessary reforms but also convince those Member States that are more sceptical towards enlargement. It would be also a good idea to include […]
17.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
On 16 June, U.S. President Joe Biden and President of Russia Vladimir Putin met in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of a bilateral summit. The meeting was held behind closed doors and ended at about 17:05 […]
17.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
Independent experts in selection commissions that select and vet the individuals who serve in Ukraine’s judiciary and anti-corruption institutions will make it possible to achieve changes that will be the most fundamental renewal of Ukraine's judiciary […]
16.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
Putin's regime cleans familiar oppositionists out of the realm and thus prepares the ground for new figures. Putin can no longer pretend to be a "democrat." He has neither time nor opportunity to do so. The […]
16.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held talks with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden Ann Linde during her second visit to Ukraine this year. The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office […]
16.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
The war in Donbas is one of the greatest threats to the European security system and the principles of the OSCE participating States. The dire humanitarian situation of the civilian population in these areas needs […]
15.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke about Ukraine's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance at the NATO summit in Brussels on 14 June. Biden did not rule out Ukraine's accession to NATO in the distant future […]
15.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
Ukraine opposes the completion of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, and the condition for its launch should be the de-occupation of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories and Ukraine’s energy security. “Nord Stream 2 is primarily a threat […]
14.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
According to the data of the National Bank of Ukraine, Ukrainian labour migrants have transferred $8.5 billion home from abroad this year. Over the past year, they transferred almost $16 billion to their homeland. The […]
14.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
German Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The leaders of the two countries briefly discussed the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, as […]
13.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
On the eve of the presidents' meeting, the Kremlin is showing the White House an upsurge in repressive policies A few days before the meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin in Switzerland, two events took […]
12.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
The presentation of the "Diary of an Illegal Soldier" by Olena Bilozerska, an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a journalist, blogger and public figure, took place in London. The book contains recollections of the […]
11.06.2021 • Bohdan Marusyak
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