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Russian Backed Separatists Shatter ‘Day Of Silence’ With Ukraine

12/10/2014 Published on Forbes.com
In what can be best described as an up and down battle since the ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine was negotiated in September, pro-Russian separatists violated this week’s “day of silence” that was agreed upon as a step towards…

Putin’s Plan To Keep Control Of Ukraine

06/03/2014 Published on Forbes.com
Monday’s attack on a Ukrainian border guard post by hundreds of pro-Russia rebels is the latest evidence that the situation in eastern Ukraine remains dire and extremely volatile. The democratic election of Petro Poroshenko is a good sign that Ukraine…

New Crimean Parliament Votes In Favor Of Leaving Ukraine While U.S. Imposes Sanctions

03/06/2014 Published on Forbes.com
It seemed that the situation in embattled Ukraine couldn’t get any more complicated, but it has. Today, Crimea’s new pro-Russian regional government voted in favor of leaving the country for Russia and will put it to a regional vote in…

A Bold and Distinctive Voice From Ukraine

02/20/2014 Published on Forbes.com
I am taking the liberty of sharing a blog post that I have received from a friend and associate who divides her time between Kiev and New York–and who recently returned from Ukraine. Ms Shvachuk’s views are her own and…