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Failing Champion: How Moldova's European Chances Are Dwindling—and Why it Matters

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24 September 2014

On October 6, the Legatum Institute will host a presentation of Vladimir Soloviev’s report titled “Moldova. The Failing Champion of European Integration.” This report was published in partnership with the Institute of Modern Russia and launched at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, DC on July 28, 2014.

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Politics

Who Is Behind Yevtushenkov’s Arrest?

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22 September 2014

Tatiana Stanovaya

On September 15, Vladimir Yevtushenkov, chairman of the Sistema conglomerate, was placed under house arrest on charges of money laundering in connection with Sistema’s acquisition of the Bashneft oil company. Analysts quickly drew a parallel between this arrest and the Yukos case. Political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya discusses the real reasons for the prosecution of Yevtushenkov.

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News

IMR Relaunches imrussia.org

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20 September 2014

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Nation

The Drama of Veche Magazine. Part 2

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19 September 2014

Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues its series of articles by well-known scholar Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism in the USSR. In this essay, published in two parts, the author discusses the nationalist-liberal life of Veche, a samizdat magazine, the public uproar from its readers, and the split amongst the members of the magazine’s editorial team.

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World

Will the New EU Team Challenge the Kremlin?

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19 September 2014

Elena Servettaz

On September 12, the United States and European Union imposed expanded economic sanctions on Russia, targeting its largest bank, Sberbank, and Rostec, a major defense conglomerate. Paris-based journalist Elena Servettaz discusses the possibility of EU’s toughening stance on the matter.

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Politics

The Kremlin’s Dull Victory

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18 September 2014

Maria Karnaukh

On September 14, Russia held its regional elections. Following an extremely low turnout, and the manipulation and removal of opposition candidates, representatives of the ruling party won in all regions. Kommersant correspondent Maria Karnaukh summarizes the voting results.

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Opinions

Ghost Soldiers from Russia

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17 September 2014

Alexander Podrabinek

Despite a plethora of irrefutable evidence, Russian president Vladimir Putin continues his steadfast denial of Russia’s military presence in Ukraine. According to writer Alexander Podrabinek, only those interested in propaganda and not facts are capable of disregarding such a cynical lie.

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World

NATO Fumbles Ukraine

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16 September 2014

Donald N. Jensen

On September 12, the U.S. and the EU expanded their sanctions against Russia following the escalation of the Ukraine crisis; however, as Donald N. Jensen, resident fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, points out, NATO members have been holding back in their aid to Ukraine.

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Opinions

The Fear of Responsibility

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11 September 2014

Olga Melnikova

On September 8, 2014, the preliminary results of the investigation into the recent crash of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 over Donetsk, Ukraine, were published by the Netherlands commission assembled for the task. Moscow-based journalist Olga Melnikova comments on Russia’s reactions to the findings.

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Politics

Illusory Ceasefire

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11 September 2014

Tatiana Stanovaya

On September 5, 2014, a ceasefire between the Ukrainian government and separatist groups in eastern Ukraine was signed in Minsk, Belarus. According to political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya, the Minsk agreement is impossible to implement and will ultimately fail on all fronts.