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Ukraine: sociology and nationalism

11:15 23.03.2021 Vladislav Gulevich

Ukraine: sociology and nationalism

Ukraine’s national identity and its moral values are still high on the agenda of Ukrainian sociologists despite the fact that 30 years have passed since Ukraine became independent. This is because the country’s national identity has yet to acquire a solid and clear-cut political, ideological and moral framework. It is …

Censorship and legality, or why Kiev is so afraid of Russian books and Ukrainian TV channels

11:59 09.02.2021 Denis Baturin

Censorship and legality, or why Kiev is so afraid of Russian books and Ukrainian TV channels

One of the most expressive and emotionally supercharged performances based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s timeless novelThe Master and Margaritawas staged at the Suzirya Theater in Kiev. The actress who plays Margarita is alone on stage sitting in a large chair, in front of a tiny audience of just two dozen spectators, …

«Crimean Platform» - Kiev set on opening a new diplomatic front

11:34 17.11.2020 Denis Baturin

«Crimean Platform» - Kiev set on opening a new diplomatic front

Even though the so-called “Crimean Platform”, as a new unrealistic project to retrieve Crimea, arouses no questions and the agenda of the Kiev initiators is clear, further developments require a close scrutiny, the more so since the political situation is versatile, given the impact of presidential elections in the USA …

What awaits Ukraine after US presidential elections?

13:24 14.09.2020 Denis Baturin

What awaits Ukraine after US presidential elections?

Who is the man that Kiev wants in the White House - Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Joe Biden? For a country like Ukraine, so sensitive to external influences, this is an overarching issue.Joe Biden’s election in November would bring Ukraine into Washington’s sharper focus. However, important as this may …

Zelensky dreaming of Ukraine NOW

9:48 03.09.2020 Denis Baturin

Zelensky dreaming of Ukraine NOW

In an Independence Day address to the nation and a video message to foreign countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expanded on his country’s new reality. [i] Just how one would like to present Ukraine to the outside world is one thing, and what really is happening there is quite another. …

Poland: culture and history in the service of ideology

11:17 01.09.2020 Vladislav Gulevich

Poland: culture and history in the service of ideology

Polish (and other) politicians’ active meddling in the events currently taking place in Belarus inevitably brings to mind Warsaw's recent policy vis-à-vis its neighbors - Belarus and Ukraine. Why has Poland been and still is a factor of foreign influence in Ukraine? Why is Warsaw so actively engaged in what …

Alexander Lukashevich: OSCE is not in its best shape

11:32 10.08.2020 Anna Yershova

Alexander Lukashevich: OSCE is not in its best shape

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has celebrated the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act. The news agency Rossiya Segodnya marked this memorable occasion by hosting an online briefing by Russia's Permanent Representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich.“August 1, 1975 ushered in a new …

Historical memory and the force of interpretation: how narratives reflect on foreign policy

10:18 04.08.2020 Andrey Torin

Historical memory and the force of interpretation: how narratives reflect on foreign policy

The Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) recently hosted an online discussion on "How narratives in the public mind affect foreign policy." During the discussion, the speakers shared their views and ideas on the perception of social narratives, and also discussed the report “Gaps and Coincidences: a Study of Narratives in …

Sergey Lavrov: OSCE’s unifying potential not fully realized

10:55 06.11.2019 Yevgeny Pedanov

Sergey Lavrov: OSCE’s unifying potential not fully realized

Following talks with OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized Moscow’s firm belief in the Organization’s unification potential and the need to strengthen its authority. Lavrov also said that Russia wants to see security cooperation not only between OSCE members, but between regional organizations as well.Thomas …

French Ambassador: presidents of Russia and France set on mutual respect and trust

12:26 17.10.2019 Yevgeny Pedanov

French Ambassador: presidents of Russia and France set on mutual respect and trust

France expects to play a prominent role in Europe. A statement to this effect was made by French Ambassador to Russia, Sylvie-Agnes Bermann. A meeting with European leaders, which will be held in the Norman format in November, is set to "re-evaluate the relations" between Europe and Russia, the diplomat …

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