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Making Ukraine the Breadbasket of Europe Again
Ukraine’s system of agricultural production is paternalistic, dating back to the Soviet era, when bureaucrats constantly intruded into the production process. Such a strategy may have suited the planned economy, but in Ukraine’s market economy it has only spawned widespread corruption, because authorities cannot inspect every farm and...
Here’s Why I’m Hopeful About Eastern Ukraine
In July, residents of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk marked the first anniversary of liberation from the occupation of Russian-backed separatists. Both cities experienced their rule for nearly four months in 2014. In the last year, marches, concerts, and city lights with slogans promoting peace have helped reinforce a growing sense of national pride....
Why Eastern Ukraine Matters to Ramzan Kadyrov
No Instagram account is more entertaining, more dumbfounding, and more terrifying than that of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov. On any given day, one is guaranteed to see video clips ranging from Kadyrov praying before dawn in the Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque to playing soccer at the FC Terek facilities (Kadyrov was the President of FC Terek from 2004...
The Russian-terrorist troops violated cease-fire 127 times – ATO Press Center
PHOTO:After a rocket attack outside Mariupol, Eastern Ukraine. Noah Brooks. Source On August 10, 2015, the ATO Press Center reports that Russian terrorists increased intensity of attacks yesterday. Pro-Russian terrorists shelled the ATO (anti-terrorist operation) forces’ positions and peaceful settlements 127 times on August 9, 2015. “The...
National Security and Defense Council:Militants fired on Ukrainian troops three times using Grad multiple rocket launchers close to Luhansk
Kyiv, August 9, 2015. The town of Pervomaysk became the epicenter of combat in the Luhansk sector. Ukrainian troops registered nine attacks on their positions in Zolote yesterday. Popasna and Novozvanivka villages came under militants’ mortar fire. Apart from fire from mortars and infantry combat vehicles, the enemy continues using artillery...
The debt of Ukraine must be restructured – US Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs
PHOTO:A serviceman walks in front of a destroyed house near Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Genya Savilov | AFP | Getty Images Nathan Sheets, Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs, states that debt restructuring enabling a stronger, more stable Ukrain’s future. To transform its economy, stabilize and support Ukraine, the United...
National Security and Defense Council:Three civilians injured and over 200 miners trapped underground after militant attack at Dzerzhynsk
Kyiv, August 8, 2015. Russia-backed militants attacked from the artillery a government-controlled town of Dzerzhynsk, Donetsk region. As a result, three civilians were injured and over 200 miners were trapped underground. As of now, 96 miners were rescued. The rescue mission is ongoing to get the other miners. View map in full size Russia-backed...
‘Bullets’ used to create Putin portrait
A young Ukrainian artist has created a striking portrait of President Vladimir Putin out of 5 000 bullet shells. ||| Kiev – A young Ukrainian artist has captured global media attention by creating a striking portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin out of 5 000 bullet shells collected in the separatist east.Daria Marchenko’s “The...
Russian ‘food crematoria’ sparks anger
Moscow’s plan to destroy banned Western food imports provokes outrage amid soaring poverty rates. ||| Moscow – Russian government plans for mass destruction of banned Western food imports have provoked outrage in a country where poverty rates are soaring and memories remain of famine during Soviet times. Even some Kremlin allies are...
Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 8.05
Photo: Sergei Loiko Operational data from Information Resistance: Russian-terrorist troops (RTT) in Donbas continue to carry out active shellings of the advanced positions, command posts, and bases of Ukrainian troops and civilian objects by using artillery (122 mm and 152 mm), 120 mm mortars, and armored vehicles. Most of the terrorist attacks...