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The end of Europe: Dictators, demagogues, and the coming dark age
James Kirchick of the Foreign Policy Initiative
https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-end-of-europe-dictators-demagogues-and-the-coming-dark-age/ (https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-end-of-europe-dictators-demagogues-and-the-coming-dark-age/)
http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/seven-more-reasons-we-love-ukraine (http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/seven-more-reasons-we-love-ukraine)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-angela-merkel-nato-bill-defence-ignore-usa-germany-spending-a7650636.html (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-angela-merkel-nato-bill-defence-ignore-usa-germany-spending-a7650636.html)
http://belarusfeed.com/20-brutal-photos-freedom-day-protest-minsk-streets/ (http://belarusfeed.com/20-brutal-photos-freedom-day-protest-minsk-streets/)
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-03-26/russia-anti-corruption-protests-draw-biggest-crowds-since-2012%20 (https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-03-26/russia-anti-corruption-protests-draw-biggest-crowds-since-2012%20)
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5 out of 9 sectors in Balakliya cleared, more than 800 shells collected March 26, 2017
8 Ukrainian officers wounded, no deaths over past day in ATO zone March 26, 2017
Klimkin described three things that drive Russia and Putin March 26, 2017
Militants shelled Avdiivka from Grads, 18 houses damaged, — police March 26, 2017
Militants shelled Ukrainian positions in ATO zone 88 times March 27, 2017
Petition to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons registered in Canada March 26, 2017
Detainees in Minsk do not have such ties as journalists do; they just have no rights March 27, 2017
Canada won't lift sanctions from Russia until fulfillment of Minsk agreements, – Freeland March 27, 2017
Marin Le Pen after his visit to Moscow: EU will die March 27, 2017
OSCE condemns use of force against peaceful demonstrators in Belarus March 27, 2017
Russia comments on new US sanctions imposed against it March 26, 2017
Trump told Merkel that Germany owed $ 375 billion to US, – media March 27, 2017
Detentions start at anti-corruption protest in Moscow March 26, 2017
Navalny detained during protest action in Moscow March 26, 2017
Russia will not consider replacing its participant at Eurovision March 26, 2017
Security officers use riot control weapons, about 500 people detained in Moscow March 26, 2017
Donbas conflict: 50 shelling reported in ATO area over the day March 26, 2017
Mass detentions in Russia are insult to democratic values, – US Department of State March 27, 2017
Minsk protests again: 20 people already detained March 26, 2017
Number of detainees at anti-corruption rallies in Moscow reached 1 thousand people March 27, 2017
US concerned over dispersal of peaceful rally in Belarus March 26, 2017
US military visited Balakliya and inspected territory, – press officer March 26, 2017
EU demands release of citizens detained in Belarus during protest rally March 26, 2017
70 journalists detained in Belarus during month March 27, 2017
GUAM has to deepen cooperation with Japan and America, – Groysman March 27, 2017
Ukrainian citizen gets sentenced to 15 days in prison for protest in Belarus. March 27, 2017
Belarus authorities uncover a 'putsch' to deter mass protests March 23, 2017
Influential or influenced: the Belarusian Orthodox Church March 22, 2017
The West-2017 Belarus-Russian military exercise: smaller than anticipated March 24, 2017
243 buildings damaged, five houses destroyed in Balakliia, – Zubko March 26, 2017
130 people apprehended by Moscow police during anti-corruption protests March 26, 2017
"One big oligarch personally threatened me," – Hontareva March 26, 2017
Navalny, colleagues spent night at police station, his NGO office raided March 27, 2017
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, eight wounded in combat yesterday, – ATO Staff March 27, 2017
Over 1,000 detained in anti-corruption rally in Moscow March 27, 2017
Heavy artillery, mortars, tank and Grads: Russian militants attacked Ukrainian positions 88 times yesterday, Ukraine troops retaliated, – Staff March 27, 2017
US Department of State urges Russia to immediately release all peaceful protesters March 27, 2017
Canada will never recognize illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, FM Freeland says March 27, 2017
Senator McCain calls to give weapons to Ukraine amid intensified aggression by Putin March 27, 2017
Il-76 case: Trial of General Nazarov underway in Pavlohrad March 27, 2017
Mi-2 helicopter crash near Kramatorsk. PHOTOS+VIDEO March 27, 2017
Hero of Ukraine Andrii Kyzylo included forever in personnel record of Bohun Kyiv military school. PHOTO March 27, 2017
Balakliia, nine nearby villages cleared of explosives. PHOTOS March 27, 2017
Voronenkov murder: New information on killer's car revealed. PHOTO March 27, 2017
Securities commission to improve mechanism for allowing securities of foreign issuers to enter Ukrainian market March 27, 2017
DTEK could increase coal production on controlled territory by 10-15% in 2017 – DTEK CEO March 27, 2017
NBU relaxes registration of agreement on attracting foreign financing by residents March 27, 2017
NCER to increase wholesale market price of electricity by 1.8% from July March 27, 2017
Some 55% of assets of Ukrainian insurers are low liquid – financial service markets watchdog March 27, 2017
Ukrposhta to continue international money transfer, including to Russia and CIS March 27, 2017
Poroshenko to visit Malta on March 29-30, speak at EPP summit, hold series of meetings March 27, 2017
Carjacker who stole minibus in Kyiv, wounded policeman detained in Fastiv – National police chief March 27, 2017
GUAM member states agree on mutual recognition of customs procedures – Groysman March 27, 2017
Some 193 national guardsmen killed during ATO – Poroshenko March 27, 2017
Crimean "Premier" calls to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine March 23, 2017
Former Russian MP Voronenkov's Killer Was Born In Crimea March 24, 2017
Human Rights Defenders: 43 Persons Have Involuntary Disappeared In Crimea March 24, 2017
Ukrainian lawmaker: Russian fugitive was killed for his testimony about the preparation of the annexation of Crimea March 23, 2017
New Threats Require a New Response: What the Baltic Countries and the US Face in Putin's Russia March 24, 2017
The Kremlin's show executions in Kyiv March 24, 2017
Freedom Day in Belarus: crackdown on mass protests, detentions March 25, 2017
Ukrainian mayor eager to open Europe's first center for hemp therapy March 25, 2017
Who killed Putin critic Voronenkov in Kyiv? Everything we know + video March 24, 2017
5 things you need to know about Lukashenka's crackdown on Minsk protests March 26, 2017
Putin is getting ready to attack in Ukraine, Shmulyevich says March 26, 2017
Germany sends signal of sending back refugees to Lithuania – The Baltic Times March 27, 2017
President Kaljulaid: Russia does not pose physical threat to Estonia – The Baltic Times March 27, 2017
Supervisory board decides to extend contracts of Unemployment Insurance Fund managers – The Baltic Times March 27, 2017
Latvian MEP Kalniete calls on Latvia to work hard to get into core of EU – The Baltic Times March 27, 2017
Estonian parliament's EU Affairs Committee visiting Ukraine – The Baltic Times March 27, 2017
Killing of Kremlin whistle-blower Voronenkov removes vital witness for Ukraine
EU must reinstate sanctions after Belarusian dictator’s violent crushing of Freedom Day protests
Russian state TV in absurd denial over thousand-strong protests, mass arrests
~16:00 Avdiivka – Something is on fire in the old part March 26, 2017
3 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in attack near Avdiivka March 26, 2017
5 killed in Mi-2 crash near Kramatorsk March 26, 2017
81 attacks of Russian forces on Ukrainian positions yesterday March 26, 2017
Aftermath of the fire on the military depot in Balakliya Kharkiv region March 26, 2017
Balakliya: UXO Clearance in settlements Balakliysky area is completed. March 26, 2017
Damage in Avdiivka after GRAD shelling March 26, 2017
Since morning shelling east to Mariupol March 26, 2017
88 attacks on Ukrainian positions yesterday, 3 soldiers were killed, 8 wounded March 27, 2017
Attempts to blockade Donbass in the hope of region's capitulation are unacceptable – Lavrov. March 27, 2017
Helicopter over Sudak March 27, 2017
Russian militants shelled Avdiivka with GRAD – consequences March 27, 2017
Summit of GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development: signed an agreement on Free-trade zone March 27, 2017
1,000s protest in major cities across country, 500+ detained in Moscow. nMain news on Russian state TV: a helicopter crashed in Ukraine. March 26, 2017
EU "will die" – French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen after Russia visit March 27, 2017
Over 1,000 detained in Moscow rally – human rights activists March 27, 2017
The company of Head of the National Bank of Ukraine buys bonds of Russian VTB Bank, PIB in 2013-2014 March 26, 2017
Putin`s desire for new Russian empire not to stop with Ukraine – Ukraine`s Foreign Minister March 26, 2017
U.S. agents have obtained documents on Paul Manafort in eastern Europe inquiry March 26, 2017
Bulgaria's GERB wins early general elections March 27, 2017
Crackdown on Kyrgyz protests after detention of ex-politician March 27, 2017
EU, US urge Belarus to respect fundamental rights amid protests crackdown March 27, 2017
Iran "has scrapped" plans for iron ore export tariffs March 27, 2017
Novaya Gazeta Reports Point-Blank Execution of Chechen 'Attackers' at Odds with Official Account of 'Clash' with National Guards March 25, 2017
117 Attacks in Past 24 Hours by Russia-Backed Forces; 2 Ukrainian Soldiers KIA, 2 WIA; Medics Operate in Dangerous Case of Unexploded Grenade March 25, 2017
3 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed; 4 Wounded, 4 Concussed in 81 Attacks Russia-Backed Forces; Grads Used on Avdeyevka March 26, 2017
Freedom Caucus member resigns from group over Obamacare rift March 26, 2017
Back home, Freedom Caucus' Meadows hailed as anti-Obamacare hero March 27, 2017
Trump's Obamacare stumble empowers Pelosi March 27, 2017
State Dept. condemns crackdown on Russia protests March 26, 2017
White House blame game intensifies as Trump agenda stalls March 26, 2017
How a secret Freedom Caucus pact brought down Obamacare repeal March 26, 2017
Univision anchor: GOP Congress is shunning us March 27, 2017
Internal White House battles spill into Treasury March 27, 2017
White House looks to rack up wins after health care calamity March 27, 2017
Trump reportedly handed Merkel 'outrageous' NATO bill March 27, 2017
Bahrain Says It Dismantles 14-Member 'Terrorist' Cell
Missing Belarusian Opposition Leader Freed After Three-Day Detention
The Daily Vertical: The Latest Victim
Five Dead After Ukrainian Military Copter Crash
Iranian President Rohani Visiting Moscow To Meet With Putin
U.S.-Backed Fighters Capture Key Air Base In Northern Syria From Islamic State Fighters
Kyrgyz Police Detain 68 At Protest Over Jailing Of Ex-Deputy
OPEC, Russia, Others To Consider Extending Oil Supply Cuts
Podcast: Follow The Money
The Morning Vertical, March 24, 2017
Train Collision In Bashkortostan Kills Three
More Than 100 Nations Seek Nuclear Ban, U.S., Russia Not Among Them
Navalny Taken To Court As U.S., EU Condemn Mass Detention Of Protesters
American General: Russia is expanding its influence in Libya March 26, 2017
Eight Russian companies placed under new US sanctions March 26, 2017
Media: Chinese companies are actively investing in the Crimea March 26, 2017
Memorial to the victims of communism is being built in Estonia March 26, 2017
NATO experts arrived in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine to conduct mine clearance March 26, 2017
Russia doubts Western coalition will take Syrian Raqqa soon March 26, 2017
Russia reduced oil production by 185,000 barrels per day March 26, 2017
Russia transfers Su-25 fighter aircraft to Tajikistan for exercises March 26, 2017
Russian media reported that German politicians are visiting the Crimea March 26, 2017
Saakashvili announces unification of the democratic forces of Ukraine March 26, 2017
Consumer confidence at six-year high March 27, 2017
Monday's papers: Daylight savings time, gun permits, warehouse fire, windy weather March 27, 2017
Yle meteorologist: "Wild weather" in store March 27, 2017
Mounted police to patrol Kyiv's parks, beaches March 25, 2017
Saakashvili announces formation of wide democratic coalition March 25, 2017
Putin to attack Mariupol soon, Russian opposition politician warns March 26, 2017
Fighting escalates in Donbas: 88 artillery attacks, 3 Ukraine servicemen dead March 27, 2017
GUAM summit in Kyiv March 27, 2017
[Agenda] UK to file EU divorce This WEEK March 27, 2017
Borisov wins Bulgarian elections March 27, 2017
Tens of thousands challenge Putin's authority March 27, 2017
European banks stashing billions in tax havens March 27, 2017
[Opinion] Where agriculture trumps the environment March 27, 2017
[Ticker] Northern Ireland power-sharing talks collapse March 27, 2017
[Ticker] Gazprom to file applications for Nord Stream 2 this week March 27, 2017
[Ticker] Turkey might hold referendum on EU membership March 27, 2017
[Ticker] Theresa May to offer Scotland more powers after Brexit March 27, 2017
[Ticker] Merkel's party wins test election March 27, 2017
Reconnaissance commander of the 2nd Army Corps in the focus of the UCA. Part 5: PSNR-8 March 23, 2017
Terrorists of the LPR actively use the Russian PSNR-8 Kredo-M1 portable reconnaissance station March 26, 2017
UCA: hunting down Russian propagandists on an industrial scale March 24, 2017
The nahnews and pohnews empire. What the RBK report says about the group of online publications linked to the "troll factory" March 24, 2017
Newspaper RBK crosses out headline and two paragraphs in Rosneft article with black streaks March 23, 2017
RBK-Ukraina publishes video showing murder of former Duma deputy Denis Voronenkov March 24, 2017
Hundreds Arrested as Anti-Corruption Protests Sweep Russia March 26, 2017
French Presidential Hopeful Le Pen Meets Putin on Russia Trip March 24, 2017
Nathan Sawaya: Bringing Lego to Life March 25, 2017
Russia Values Being Feared Over its Reputation March 24, 2017
Russia's Infamous 'Troll Factory' Is Now Posing as a Media Empire March 24, 2017
From Soviet TV Icon to Abandoned Landmark March 26, 2017
Activists in Russian Cities Face Resistance Organizing Anti-Corruption Rallies March 24, 2017
U.S. Condemns Mass Arrests at Anti-Corruption Rallies Across Russia March 27, 2017
Bright Spaces: Russian Metro Stations, Theaters, Palaces March 24, 2017
'Sell Your Mansion, Build a Road' — Russia Rallies Against Corruption March 27, 2017
Associated Press: Russian opposition leader Navalny in Moscow court March 27, 2017
BBC: Russia protests – detained Navalny demands PM be questioned March 27, 2017
Balaklia's District Council allocates Hr 2 million for consequences liquidation of emergency at ammo depots March 27, 2017
Court sentences 8 of 64 accused in seizure of Kharkiv regional administration building March 27, 2017
Groysman expects to launch full-fledged FTA between GUAM countries in 2017 March 27, 2017
Isolated ammo explosions of varying intensities continue in Balaklia March 27, 2017
Poroshenko: Some 193 national guardsmen killed during ATO March 27, 2017
Rada passes at second reading bill on purchase of ESCO services via ProZorro March 27, 2017
UNIAN: Poroshenko not to allow withdrawal of anti-discrimination norms from Labor Code March 27, 2017
Reuters: 'Now or never' for Europe, French think tank warns March 27, 2017
NBU simplifies borrowing procedure for residents March 26, 2017
PM Groysman expects to launch free trade between GUAM members in 2017 March 27, 2017
Eurovision 2017: Various Fan Zones to be set up throughout Kyiv March 27, 2017
Klimkin: Putin's desire for new Russian empire not to stop with Ukraine March 26, 2017
Intimidation, propaganda and sweet promises: Russian special services aim to recruit Crimean Tatars in occupied territory March 27, 2017
Over 1,000 detained in Moscow rally – human rights activists March 27, 2017
Ukrainian Presidential Staff tells of prospects of Poroshenko-Trump meeting March 27, 2017
Poroshenko not to allow withdrawal of anti-discrimination norms from Labor Code March 27, 2017
Military helicopter crashes near eastern Ukraine's Kramatorsk, casualties reported March 26, 2017
Mi-2 helicopter crash near Kramatorsk kills 5: preliminary report March 26, 2017
Escalation in Donbas: Ukraine reports almost 90 enemy shellings, 3 KIA, 8 WIA in past 24 hours March 27, 2017
British Home Secretary says WhatsApp must be accessible to intelligence services March 26, 2017
Bulgaria exit polls suggest win for pro-Western GERB March 27, 2017
Trump hands Merkel "outrageous" NATO bill – media March 27, 2017
France's Le Pen after Russia visit: EU "will die" March 27, 2017
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