Written by Nikolaus von Twickel Summary The apparent transfer of responsibilities for the “People’s Republics” inside the Kremlin – a potentially pivotal moment in their history – was mentioned nowhere in the separatist-controlled media. Instead, “DNR” leader Pushilin continued his...
Written by Nikolaus von Twickel Summary The “Normandy Four” summit in Paris did not result in a change in tone from the separatists, who firmly stuck to their narrative of integration with Russia. However, Ukraine and the separatists agreed later...
Written by Nikolaus von Twickel Summary In the run-up to the 9 December “Normandy Format” summit in Paris, the separatists further raised the hurdles for reintegration into Ukraine. The secretive “DNR” Prime Minister appeared officially in public for the first...
Written by Nikolaus von Twickel Summary The separatists said little about the implementation of the disengagement agreement and the subsequent scheduling of a “Normandy” summit. Instead, official media focused on a dubious report that Ukraine is planning to “cleanse” dissenters...
