geopolitics

Putin’s behavior in Syria and Ukraine has entered the realm of war crimes, - The New York Times The West cannot just keep turning the other cheek to Putin. It should give him a dose of his own medicine. 05.10.16 21:40 150 860 370 World

NATO reckons deployment of more troops in countries bordering Russia, - WSJ NATO members are considering increase of the number of troops stationed along eastern flank and putting them under formal Alliance command. 29.10.15 00:02 11 375 116 World

"Pre-emptive compromise would imperil Ukraine," - expert James Sherr on Viktor Pinchuk's notorious article Ukraine, is not a ruin, but a vigorous political entity, more consolidated than at any time in its history. 11.01.17 15:21 15 701 55 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Four reasons for US to care about Ukraine as put by president of Council on Foreign Relations Haass U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was reportedly asked at a recent meeting with some European counterparts in Italy why should U.S. taxpayers be interested in Ukraine. 17.04.17 12:20 53 796 50 World

Occupation of Crimea and war in Syria - elements of Putin's broader expansionist plans, - USA Today Russia plans to keep its military bases and troops in Syria for retaining political influence in the Mediterranean region. 31.03.16 17:30 32 464 45 Previously in trend: War in Syria Occupation of Crimea

Putin regime's problem isn't with what Europe is doing, but with what Europe is, - RFE/RL Europe presents a model of governance close to Russia's borders that directly challenges the authoritarian kleptocracy in the Kremlin. 23.06.16 21:04 13 131 39 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine is key country in global geopolitics - Fukuyama Ukraine is a key country in global geopolitics today and for the future of democracy around the world, according to Francis Fukuyama, professor at Stanford University. 23.10.20 14:33 5 578 15 Ukrainian Politics