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20 years of Ukrainian Independence: progress or servitude? Evaluating Ukraine’s 20 years of Independence, to be celebrated on the 24th of August, is a complex and contentious task. However, this anniversary provides a unique opportunity to reflect upon...

Ukraine’s political direction and business regulations are failing to attract investment, causing drops on nearly every international rating and lining the pockets of corporate raiders. Rather than fight the decline the government opts to impose new restr...

In Kyiv on the 5th of April the Children's Theatre Company, the only English language theatre in Kyiv, staged the musical "Smike", based on Charles Dicken's novel "Nicholas Nickelby". The musical "Smike" is the second theatrical performance of the Chil...

With Euro-2012 expenses threatening the already burdened economy, trade unions lobby for greater transparency in the markets. With the link between political authority and personal wealth clearly illustrated, Verkovna Rada raises allowances for Deputies. ...

Ukrainian government makes claims about its obligations to the European Union whilst pulling tightly on Tymoshenko’s leash. With fight against corruption losing its strength the shadow economy is in boom. The government comes under fire over restrictio...

Issue 9: Monday 11th October 2010 Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Viktor Yanukovych grabs for more power On the 1st of October this year the Constitutional Court of Ukraine effectively cancelled the political reforms of 2...