Posts Tagged: Ukraine

Ukraine elections make Russia proud

The upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine are the electorate’s first test since Yulia Tymoshenko’s jailing last year. The candidates got in full campaigning mode this week (the law dictates that only 90 days of campaigning are allowed) in the run

Ukraine elections make Russia proud

The upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine are the electorate’s first test since Yulia Tymoshenko’s jailing last year. The candidates got in full campaigning mode this week (the law dictates that only 90 days of campaigning are allowed) in the run

Belief and Reality: Why Ukraine might be a turning point for EU foreign policy

Ukraine, and especially former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, have been a constant feature in Western European newspapers for the past couple of months. The authoritarian tendencies in the country and the dissolution of the opposition have been a cause for

Belief and Reality: Why Ukraine might be a turning point for EU foreign policy

Ukraine, and especially former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, have been a constant feature in Western European newspapers for the past couple of months. The authoritarian tendencies in the country and the dissolution of the opposition have been a cause for

Naked Protest at Euro 2012

The Euro 2012 Championships has provided Poland and Ukraine with the opportunity to showcase their respective countries and their ability to organise a high profile event. So far the football has been enthralling, the atmosphere has been relatively good spirited

Naked Protest at Euro 2012

The Euro 2012 Championships has provided Poland and Ukraine with the opportunity to showcase their respective countries and their ability to organise a high profile event. So far the football has been enthralling, the atmosphere has been relatively good spirited

Euro 2012: A new hope or an old problem?

The UEFA European Championship is due to start on Friday 8th June and once again excited football fans wait in anticipation to see how their team will get on. The tournament promises to be competitive and should alleviate, for three

Euro 2012: A new hope or an old problem?

The UEFA European Championship is due to start on Friday 8th June and once again excited football fans wait in anticipation to see how their team will get on. The tournament promises to be competitive and should alleviate, for three