Ukraine Analytical Digest №8(52),16 May 2018

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№ 8(52), 16 May 2018

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Russian Fairy Tales: Lessons for Europe from Ukraine's History

DiXi Group prepared a paper showing how Russia used natural gas to achieve its political goals in Ukraine and containing lessons that can help the EU regarding its energy cooperation with Russia.

Monthly Economic Monitor Ukraine (April 2018)

The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting analysed the key developments of Ukraine in 12 sectors that affected the macroeconomic situation in the country in April 2018.
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Environmental Policy and Law: UA Review (April 2018)

The Resource and Analysis Center "Society and Environment" prepared its monthly review of the main developments of Ukraine's environmental policy and law.

Political Culture and Parliamentarism in Ukraine: Current State and Main Problems

The Razumkov Centre analysed the current state and main problems of Ukraine's parliamentarism, as well as features and trends related to the development of Ukrainians' political culture.

Attitudes of Ukrainians toward Russia and Russians: Dynamics and Main Trends

The Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation analysed the main changes in attitudes of Ukrainians toward Russia and Russians since 2008.
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Russia has played a prominent role in numerous frozen conflicts in post-Soviet countries. The Kremlin's strategy is very similar in all of these cases.
UkraineWorld prepared a short video, which identifies key elements of Russia's tactics.

Events in Ukraine (reports):

25.04.2018. Kyiv: Expert discussion "Anti-Russian sanctions: the instrument of influence or demonstration of weakness", organised by the International Center for Policy Studies.

10.05.2018. Kyiv: Press conference on the draft Law on Administrative Procedure, organised by the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform.

Upcoming events:

24-25.05.2018. Kharkiv: Interactive seminar "Platform for Analytics and Intercultural Communication".

Events on Ukraine-related issues in the EU (reports):

03.05.2018. Berlin: The seventh Ukraine Breakfast Debate by the Institute for European Politics "The EU-Ukraine-Russia Energy Triangle: Nord Stream 2, energy security, and reforms in Ukraine".

Upcoming events in/beyond the EU:

08.06.2018. Berlin: Conference by the Institute for European Politics "The EU and Ukraine: How to enhance the cooperation & maintain the reform process?".

From Legacy to Digital: Ukraine's Plugged-in Economy

The issue brief takes a close look at the development and potential of Ukraine's IT sector and how the country's new digital economy is integrating into global markets while increasing the productivity and competitiveness of Ukraine's human capital.
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The US and the EU Need a Stronger Dialogue on Russia Sanctions

The author of the publication stresses the need for the US and the EU to coordinate their decisions in order to give more weight to the political message brought by the sanctions towards Russia and uphold pressure on the Kremlin.
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Meeting with Regional Ukrainian Journalists

On 7 June 2018, the Ukrainian Think Tanks Liaison Office in Brussels will hold a coffee meeting with Ukrainian regional journalists in the framework of their visit to Brussels organised by Internews Ukraine. The event will take place in the Residence Palace (155, rue de la Loi) from 9.30 to 11.00 AM.

The journalists will provide:

Insights on the political scene in Ukraine one year before the elections through a regional perspective;
An overview of the regional media landscape in Ukraine and the challenges faced by regional media.

This event is mainly open to journalists. However, if you are interested in participating, please send an email to Angel Labrusse at assistant@ukraine-office.eu and we will contact you if additional seats are available.

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