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The Last Appeal of Democracy House Team during the War
Dear diplomats who used to work in Ukraine, We are addressing your governments with the following information: • Stop being afraid of terrorist Putin! He is destroying the world order and is killing Ukrainian civilians. He is blackmailing the whole world and is devastating the life of 44-million European nation. • Introduce no flight zone Read more about The Last Appeal of Democracy House Team during the War[…]
Results of 2021 for Ukrainian oligarchs. Part 3
In the third part, we analyse the results of 2021 for oligarchs Ihor Kolomoiskyi, Ihor Palytsia, Oleksandr Hereha, Oleksandr Yaroslavskyi, Serhii Tihipko, Vadym Novynskyi, and agricultural oligarchs Yurii Kosiuk and Andrii Verevskyi. Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Ihor Palytsia The past 2021 can be considered the most successful year for oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi since Read more about Results of 2021 for Ukrainian oligarchs. Part 3[…]
Results of 2021 for Ukrainian oligarchs. Part 2
In the second part, we analyse the results of 2021 for the oligarchs Petro Poroshenko, Viktor Pinchuk, Serhii Liovochkin, Kostiantyn Zhevaho and Dmytro Firtash. Petro Poroshenko 2021 was indeed extremely difficult for Petro Poroshenko, as the oligarch Kolomoiskyi, with the political support of President Zelenskyi, created intolerable conditions for political and economic life Read more about Results of 2021 for Ukrainian oligarchs. Part 2[…]
Results of 2021 for Ukrainian oligarchs. Part 1
Results of 2021 for Ukrainian oligarchs. Part 1 Introduction In 2021, the Ukrainian oligarchy was finally structured into three camps. The first camp is the ruling authority of “President Zelenskyi-oligarch Kolomoiskyi”, which determines the parameters of access to state monopolies and the principles of de-oligarchization. In 2021, after the removal of Dmytro Read more about Results of 2021 for Ukrainian oligarchs. Part 1[…]
Analysis of the political competition of the “Za Majbutne” party
The “Za Majbutne” Party headed by Ihor Palytsia is one of the most dynamic and active all-Ukrainian political projects, pouring millions of dollars in cash into local elections. Simply put, “Za Majbutne” just buys everyone – heads of UTCs, mayors, media, experts and political scientists. According to sources working in the election headquarters of Read more about Analysis of the political competition of the “Za Majbutne” party[…]
Analysis of the Law “On Intelligence of Ukraine”
On September 17, Parliament approved the Law “On Intelligence of Ukraine”, which is considered one of the important elements on the way to Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration. The respective decision gathered 258 votes. According to its provisions, there are the following intelligence agencies in Ukraine: Intelligence body of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (Main Intelligence Read more about Analysis of the Law “On Intelligence of Ukraine”[…]
Analysis of strategies of major political parties in local elections 2020
The election campaign officially began in Ukraine on September 5, although all parties began campaigning in July. According to the civic network “OPORA”, about 70 political parties conducted their agitation activities in July-August 2020. According to preliminary data of the CEC, about 130 political parties plan participating in the 2020 local elections. “Servant Read more about Analysis of strategies of major political parties in local elections 2020[…]
Ceasefire in Donbas – why is everything different this time?
A ceasefire initiative was once again agreed at the meeting of the Tripartite Contact Group in Minsk. This time, it shall have started from 00.01 on July 27, 2020. Such action plans are agreed by the parties almost every month. In practice, they often last less than the time spent writing them on paper. The text Read more about Ceasefire in Donbas – why is everything different this time?[…]
Elections in Kyiv: analysis of ratings and positions of key political players in the capital
On July 14, the most authoritative sociological centre in Ukraine – Razumkov Centre presented a survey on the electoral orientations of Kyiv residents in elections of mayor of Kyiv and to the Kyiv City Council. The survey was conducted from June 20 to July 2, 2020, and its results showed the electoral picture and Read more about Elections in Kyiv: analysis of ratings and positions of key political players in the capital[…]
Water factor in the Crimean question
Water factor remains one of Ukraine’s few leverages on the situation in Crimea. Russia has made much efforts to decrease the costs for Crimea’s maintenance, but has not managed to resolve the problem of water supplies on the annexed peninsula. The aggravation of water shortage in Crimea is pushing Russia to dialogue with Ukraine on Read more about Water factor in the Crimean question[…]
Analysis of personnel decisions in authority structures
The main political event in February is the resignation of Andrii Bohdan and appointment of Andrii Yermak as the head of the President’s Office. This personnel decision is the result of the apparatus struggle of different groups of influence in the President’s Office for “access to the body of Zelenskyi”. After the victory of Yermak, Read more about Analysis of personnel decisions in authority structures[…]
Strengthening the hryvnia: risks and opportunities
Throughout 2019, the Ukrainian hryvnia has hit a record high. None of the experts, who gave forecasts of the hryvnia exchange rate for the last year, failed to anticipate in advance that the course will be strengthened so significantly. Neither business nor citizens were prepared for this situation and suffered losses. However, the state Read more about Strengthening the hryvnia: risks and opportunities[…]
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"Ukraine at Glance" project: monthly and weekly analytical papers
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Facilitation of the decentralization reform at the local level
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Cross-sectoral impact of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on the Ukrainian economy
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Promotion of respect for international humanitarian law by Ukrainian military servants
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Sergei Kischenko
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Vasyl Povoroznyk, Ph.D.
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