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Putin’s article: ‘On the historical unity of Russians and Ukrainians ...
WEB12 July 2021 saw the publication of an article by President Vladimir Putin, entitled ‘On the historical unity of Russians and Ukrainians’, which had been announced on 30 June 2021 during the President’s Direct Line public conference with citizens. The text was published on the President’s official website kremlin.ru (in two languages: Russian and Ukrainian).
Moldova: record-breaking support for reunification with Romania
WEBApr 19, 2021 · The percentage of Moldovans in favour of their country's reunification with Romania reached a record 43.9% in the second half of March this year. The data comes from a poll published on April 6 by Moldova's iData company. The same survey also shows a clear drop in support for Moldova's integration into the Eurasian Union promoted by Russia (from 48.1% in January to 40% at present).
Publications - OSW Centre for Eastern Studies
WEBStrength in LNG The gas market in Turkey. On 2 September, Turkish state-owned energy company BOTAŞ signed a 10-year contract with the British oil giant Shell for the annual supply of four billion cubic metres of gas to Turkey starting in January 2027. The contract also allows for…. Analyses | 2024-10-01 | Jakub Ber, Piotr Żochowski, Jacek ...
The Russian military intervention in eastern Ukraine
WEBSep 3, 2014 · On 24 August, regular units of the Russian army crossed the border in eastern Ukraine. The Russian offensive has led to the seizure of areas of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions hitherto been controlled by Ukrainian forces, which suffered significant loss of life. The Kremlin’s political decision to launch a direct military intervention was ...
Russia behind bars: the peculiarities of the Russian prison system ...
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · Russia is among the countries with the highest number of prisoners. Hundreds of thousands of inmates are supervised by an elaborate apparatus of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). This extended system is used as a tool for exercising control over society and solidifying the system of power. At the same time, it impacts the process of how shared norms and values are being formed in ...
An increase in Russia’s agri-food exports
WEBMar 1, 2024 · Despite the war and the sanctions, over the last two years the size of Russia’s agri-food exports has continuously risen, although the pace of this increase has now slowed down. In 2023, the value of supplies delivered to foreign markets stood at around $43.5 bn, which accounted for around 10% of the Russian Federation’s (RF) total export revenues.
President until the end of the war. Volodymyr Zelensky’s term of …
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidential term came to an end on 20 May. According to the Ukrainian constitution, the head of state holds office for five years and performs their duties until a newly elected successor takes office. Elections are usually held on the last Sunday of March in the fifth year of the president’s term.
Russian missile terror. Day 678 of the war - OSW Centre for …
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Day 678 of the war. Between 29 December and 2 January, Russia launched numerous missile strikes on targets across Ukrainian territory. 29 December saw the largest missile and kamikaze drone attack since February 2022 (see Appendix). According to the Ukrainian army’s Commander-in-Chief General Valerii …
Turkey and the European Union: in a maze of disputes
WEBApr 3, 2024 · Turkey has been a political challenge for the EU for more than a decade now. This stems from the widening gap between them caused by factors such as the evolution of the Turkish political model and its approach to international conflicts. As a consequence, the process of Ankara’s integration with the EU has remained frozen for years; successive reports from the European Commission evaluating ...