Europe April 16, 2021 RUSSIA: US sanctions could escalate tensions with Ukraine Politics, Russia, Ukraine editorial Andrius Tursa ( 3 mins) The new restrictions imposed by the US on 15 April will not significantly affect the Russian economy or its public... Read More...
Europe April 15, 2021 RUSSIA: Sabre-rattling might prove counterproductive for Moscow Politics, Russia, Ukraine Andrius Tursa ( 3 mins) The proposed US-Russia bilateral summit might help deescalate tensions in eastern Ukraine but will not bring a political solution to... Read More...
Europe April 8, 2021 RUSSIA/UKRAINE: Renewed war with Ukraine would bring few benefits to Moscow Politics, Russia, Ukraine Andrius Tursa ( 4 mins) Russia’s saber-rattling near Donbas and Crimea is likely driven by Kyiv’s actions against pro-Kremlin figures/entities in Ukraine, the... Read More...
Press Reports March 16, 2021 Local reports of Russia/Ukraine armed tensions continue Emerging Markets, Politics, Russia, Ukraine ( 3 mins) Original Press Release in Ukranian Machine English Translation: Summary of the press service... Read More...
May 12, 2020 UKRAINE: Adoption of banking bill crucial for cooperation with IMF Politics, Ukraine banking bill, Ukraine, covid-19, IMF Andrius Tursa ( 3 mins) On Wednesday, 13 May, parliament is expected to adopt a bill significantly limiting the chances of former owners of nationalized... Read More...
March 5, 2020 UKRAINE: Questionable government reshuffle will further delay IMF deal Emerging Markets, Ukraine IMF, Volodymyr Zelensky Andrius Tursa ( 3 mins) A major cabinet reshuffle just six months after its appointment showcases president Volodymyr Zelensky’s susceptibility to public opinion and internal... Read More...
Europe February 17, 2021 UKRAINE: Zelensky losing trust as reforms stall Emerging Markets, Politics, Ukraine Zelensky Andrius Tursa ( 4 mins) The independence of anti-corruption agencies, reforms in the judiciary and the phase-out of energy subsidies are... Read More...
February 21, 2020 UKRAINE: New clashes expose limited progress in conflict resolution Emerging Markets, Politics, Ukraine Zelensky Andrius Tursa ( 3 mins) The most recent escalation in fighting in eastern Ukraine is a reminder that key agreements reached during the... Read More...