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Old habits die hard in Ukraine; the former Prime Minister defeated at elections last year, Yulia Tymoshenko, has been gaoled on charges of abuse of power while in office.
“This is an authoritarian regime!”, she called out in the court room as the guilty verdict and seven-year sentence were pronounced. … Read More »
With another Winter knocking on the door, the European Parliament has put through the final stage of a new law to ensure gas supplies in a crisis.
It is a drive to ensure that among other users, households might be guaranteed their Winter heating; a move fuelled by recent memories of energy supplies being interrupted – thanks especially to disputes between the supplier, Russia, and transit country, Ukraine. … Read More »
Viktor Yanukovych, the man made President in a discredited 2004 election, then unseated by the “Orange revolution”, this time is positioned for a clear victory in Ukraine. … Read More »
The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has been speaking of concerns about a worsening of conditions in Eastern Europe, and possible aid from China, in his commentary on the world economy. … Read More »
American business forecasters are predicting an extremely difficult 2009 for the European economy, in comparison with their own financial future in the US.
However, European Central Bank officials do not share this disheartening view. … Read More »
The European Union has reiterated its dissatisfaction with the interruption of gas supplies this Winter because of the disputes between Russia and the Ukraine … and says it is looking for additional suppliers. … Read More »
Russia has recommenced pumping gas to Ukraine and Europe after weeks of a drawn out stalemate between gas giants, the Gazprom and Naftogaz companies.
Slovakia recently confirmed gas was beginning to flow into the country; it was one of several EU member states most affected by the cut-off…