Ukrainian studies
Ukraine crisis sparks worries in Southeast Europe
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Russian Loans Frozen Until Ukraine Elections Pass
Russia will wait for the results of Ukraine’s Presidential elections in May before making further payments from the USD 15 B loan package.
The first USD 3 B of the deal, agreed between ousted President Viktor Yanukovych and Vladimir Putin was transferred to Kiev in December.
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Crimea: An illegal and unconstitutional vote
A Crimean Tatar youth holding a sign reading No illegal referendum as pro-Ukrainian demonstrators marched in the streets of Simferopol on Friday.
By John Kittmer *
A choice isnt a choice when it is made with a gun to your head.
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Clashes Erupt, One Dead in Ukraine's Donetsk
At least one person died on Thursday during clashes between rival rallies in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.
The standoff began when members of an anti-war demonstration labelled "For a United Ukraine" ran into a group of pro-Russian activists at Lenin Square, website Interfax has reported.
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Experts Reject Outflow of Ukrainian Tourists from Bulgaria
Blagoy Ragin, Chair of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA), has rejected claims of an outflow of Ukrainian tourists from Bulgaria.
EU rejects Crimea-Kosovo comparisons
EU rejects Crimea-Kosovo comparisons
Threats of genocide spurred Kosovo's separation, but no such threat lies in Crimea.
Propaganda billboards in Crimea draw comparisons to Nazism to persuade voters to separate from Ukraine. [AFP]
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Henry Kissinger: How the Ukraine Crisis Ends
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EU Freezes Bank Accounts of Ex-government Officials of Ukraine
The EU freezes the bank accounts of 18 former government officials of Ukraine as of Thursday.
The list of names is not officially announced, but among them are the ousted president Viktor Yanukovich, his two sons, the former chief prosecutor Victor Pshonka, interior minister Vitalii Zaharenko, justice minister Olga Lukash and heads of Yanukovich's administration.
Vitali Klitschko Confirms Ukrainian Presidency Bid
Ukrainian former heavyweight boxer and opposition leader Vitali Klitschko has announced he will run for president at the elections scheduled for May 25.
He declared his bid on the first day of the election campaign, which started on Tuesday as the Ukrainian Central Election Commission posted a deadline until 4 April for registration of candidates.
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Diplomats Discuss Ukraine Aid in Washington, Kiev
The prospects of financial assistance to Ukraine are to be discussed on Tuesday in Washington between UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and his counterpart John Kerry.
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