Developments in “DNR“ and “LNR“:13 – 27 May 2019 (Newsletter 57)

Written by Nikolaus von Twickel Summary Separatist leaders were largely silent about the inauguration of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and his speech in the Rada. Instead, the „People’s Republics“ were again dogged by rumours that Vladislav Surkov, their chief architect in...

Developments in “DNR“ and “LNR“: 26. April – 12. May 2019 (Newsletter 56)

Written by Nikolaus von Twickel Summary New rumours about the fate of Kremlin “curator” Vladislav Surkov raised questions over Russia’s policies vis-à-vis the „People’s Republics“, just as the separatists prepared to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their existence. Meanwhile, Moscow’s...

Field mission report: Everyday life in the shadows of war

The Report analyses the challenges faced by the civilian population living in the direct proximity to the contact line. Besides describing current humanitarian situation, the report gives the overview of the current condition of the infrastructure and analyses the impact...

Developments in “DNR“ and “LNR“: 06 – 25 April 2019 (Newsletter 55)

Written by Nikolaus von Twickel Summary The Kremlin’s announcement that Russian passports will be issued in the “People’s Republics” were greeted with enthusiasm by separatist leaders while Ukraine and her allies reacted with sharp criticism. While the move was clearly...