The EU Commission has proposed the immediate introduction of a visa-free regime for Ukrainian citizens, but has also made key reforms with 100 days a condition for €600 million of financial support.
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Day 759: Poroshenko Delivers ‘Savchenko List’ To EU Leaders
LIVE UPDATES BELOW. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT: An Invasion By Any Other Name: The Kremlinâs Dirty War in Ukraine One Ukrainian Soldier Killed, Two Wounded Yesterday 2016-03-17 17:35:44 Colonel Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, a military spokesman for the Presidential Administration, announced at noon today that […]
Day 720: Ceasefire Violations Continue As Doubts About Ukraine’s Integration Into The EU Grow
Fighting continues to rage in eastern Ukraine, though at lower levels than it has in the last few days. Meanwhile, the Dutch people could vote against Ukraine’s membership in the European Union, the main cause of the Euromaidan Revolution. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to […]
The World According To Moscow
The Power Vertical is hosted by RFE/RL’s Brian Whitmore and is syndicated by The Interpreter. The international community should thank Russia for forcefully seizing Crimea. The United States seeks the dismemberment of Russia so it can take over its natural resources. And European leaders take their orders from Washington. These are just a few of […]
The Daily Vertical: Cue That Laugh Track
The Daily Vertical is an RFE/RL video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page.
Day 710: EU Court Lifts Asset Freezes On Yanukovych’s Prime Ministers Azarov And Arbuzov
The General Court of the European Union has annulled the freezing of assets belonging to five Ukrainians, including former prime ministers Mykola Azarov and Sergei Arbuzov. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. […]
Day 707: Kiev And Separatists On Collision Course Over Local Election Plans
President Poroshenko and DNR leader Aleksandr Zakharchenko have reiterated their positions on holding local elections in the occupied territories. There seems little sign of a possible compromise. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our […]
Ukraine Live Day 520: Russia Formally Disowns Captured Spetsnaz Soldiers
Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]
Russia Update: As The EU Extends Sanctions, Tsipras Speaks In Saint Petersburg
EU member states have agreed to extend economic sanctions against Russia by another six months, and announced the extension of their ban on investment or trade in occupied Crimea today. Meanwhile, the Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, facing a potential debt default unless strained negotiations succeed, is in Saint Petersburg today, sharing a stage with […]
Ukraine Live Day 487: Another Night Of Heavy Fighting In The Donetsk Area
Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]