As the EU continues to struggle with numerous issues affecting the continent and the world, the organization voted on Friday June 17th to extend sanctions on Crimea and Sevastopol, regions of Ukraine which were annexed by Russia in 2014
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Ukraine. The remains the old system still threaten the viability of Ukraine's democracy and numerous flaws threatened voting rights. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Europe and Russia.
A New Pro-EU Speaker Elected in Ukrainian Parliament
Politicians in the Ukrainian Parliament have elected a new pro-EU Prime Minister after months of political turmoil emanating from the two year old civil war which has split apart the country
Still Hope For a Ukrainian Democratic Revival
Years of chaos have not ended possibility for the Ukrainian democratic revival to succeed
How Ukrainian Chewbacca and Darth Vader Rocked the Vote
Darth Vader gets election boost from the Ukrainian Chewbacca who is later arrested, in reality
The New Story: Interbeing
It is time to stop thinking about separation, about differences, and about the things that keep us apart. Let’s change the story of separation that has dominated human philosophies for far too long into a story of solidarity.
Ukrainian Allies Should be Worried About Recent Voting
Many undemocratic practices that should have been abandoned seen in recent vote by Ukrainian allies
Russian Threat To the EU One of Many in Turbulent Times
Europe is being forced to awaken to a new reality of a more confrontational stance from Russia that threatens to destabilize the continent and return it to an era of division and even open conflict.
Are They Planning For a Small or Large Europe?
Most of the fundamental conflicts in region and the world related to struggle over a large Europe
On World War Two-Style Fascism in Modern Russia
More serious observers of Vladimir Putin’s modern Russia see similarities to Mussolini and Hitler
Navalny Calls for Chelsea Owner Abramovich Sanctions
High-profile Putin-ally Abramovich sanctions could affect English Premier League balance