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Developments in “DNR” and “LNR”: 24 December 2019 – 14 February 2020 (Newsletter 70)

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...

Developments in “DNR” and “LNR”: 19 November – 06 December 2019 (Newsletter 68)

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...

Developments in “DNR” and “LNR”: 29 October – 18 November 2019 (Newsletter 67)

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...