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Project Office Ukraine and Belarus
As the liberal German political foundation, we help promote freedom and responsibility in our project countries by means of political education. We support like-minded partners in politics, civil society, media and science in their pursuit of an open society, the rule of law, the enforcement of universal human rights and a rule-based market economy. In addition, we create opportunities for exchange and dialogue with liberal forces across Europe and worldwide.
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Ukraine: Resisting the temptation of quick solutions
The Russian war of aggression on Ukraine has severely shaken the Ukrainian economy. But the first reaction of the government and the national bank to the war shock was competent: the suspension of import duties as well as the easing of the tax burden strengthened the confidence of the economy and society in the government. After the first steps towards economic liberalisation, however, the government returned to the modus operandi of the pre-war period.
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Understanding tools and goals of aggressive Putin’s diplomacy toward Ukraine
In the talks with Ukraine, Russia is trying to impose a vague concept of neutrality as the main demand against Ukraine. On the one hand, Moscow refers to examples familiar to Europeans and speaks of an "Austrian" or "Finnish" model of neutrality, regardless of legal diversities and historical context. On the other hand, the Kremlin does not explain in what way it will respect Ukraine's neutrality.
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Gerhart Baum and Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger file criminal charges against Vladimir Putin
The Federal Public Prosecutor in Karlsruhe received the criminal complaint of Gerhart Baum and Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It is directed against Russian President Vladimir Putin, his leadership circle and the Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
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What if Russia wins?
If Russia succeeds in achieving its goals by military means, it will mean only one thing: terror and repression against the civilian population on a large scale. This will further exacerbate the migration and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and Europe. Ukraine's military victory will be the factor that will reduce the number of problems caused by Russia.To prevent the worst scenario, Russia must be stopped first and foremost militarily, says Andrii Sukharyna.
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Melitopol: the first days of war
An eyewitness, who wishes to remain anonymous, reports on the Russian attack on Melitopol. She describes how people left the city and how the territorial defense groups tried to stop the Russian troops. But after the occupiers entered the city, a humanitarian disaster began: looting occurred, food became scarce, and people were kidnapped. The soldiers forcibly threw people into carts and drove them out of the city. Some of them returned, others to this day have not.
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Supplies of Troops and Equipment are Coming via Belarus
The Belarusian ruler Lukashenko made the full brutality of the attack on Ukraine possible in the first place. Around 100 rockets have been fired at Ukraine from Belarusian territory since February 24 and Russian soldiers are being treated in Belarusian hospitals. What role does Belarus play in Russia's war against Ukraine?
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The virtual front
There are soldiers in uniform, carrying and using weapons with deadly impact. And there are “information soldiers”, using their sophisticated IT skills to undermine the Russian war effort in Ukraine and strengthen morale among the attacked. Some 300,000 Ukrainians have by now joined their ranks. Together, they form the Information Army of Ukrainian resistance.
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Use of Technologies in the Russia-Ukraine War
Technological development has led to an improvement in military operations and tactics. The Russian invasion of Ukraine clearly shows how new technologies have changed traditional warfare. The question arises as to what new methods and tools are used in contemporary warfare and how these changes have altered conventional thinking about an invasion campaign.
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Prohibited Warfare, Unthinkable Diplomacy
In a statement after the extraordinary meeting in Brussels, NATO leaders warned Russia of "grave consequences" if it used chemical or biological weapons in the war against Ukraine. Why weapons of mass destruction won't change the situation on the ground, but may shape perceptions of Russia's war. A prescient analysis from a Ukrainian perspective.
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We are looking for a Project Coordinator for our Kyiv office from 1 January 2022
We are the liberal German political foundation, engaged in civic education, international dialogue and political consultancy. Through our projects, we promote freedom, civil liberties, human rights and a social market economy in Germany and in about 60 countries worldwide. Our representation in Kyiv is responsible for Ukraine and Belarus. Do you want to join our #FreedomTeam?
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Get to know Anna Kravtšenko, our new Project Director for the office in Kyiv!
Anna Kravtšenko, born in Estonia, studied political science and East European studies in Berlin, Germany. She has been working in international development since 2012. She started her professional career with German development agency GIZ, working in Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and Germany, and advising the German Federal Government on issues of civic engagement, anti-corruption, transparency and accountability of state institutions in developing countries.
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Freedom Team Ukraine & Belarus
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Ukraine and Belarus
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IAF Schedule 2021 | FNF Ukraine
Please find here the overview about all IAF (The International Academy for Leadership) seminars we offer in 2021. If you are interested in participating or wish to receive more information please contact - before the indicated closing date - the Friedrich Naumann Foundation representative in your country who will kindly give you more details about taking part in our seminars!
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Fake News Addicts
Social media have provoked fast exchange of information. In the past, traditional media used to verify their information before it was published and thus served as a sort of information buffer. Now information spreads incredibly fast through social networks and messengers and it's rare that anyone bothers to verify it before reposting. This creates opportunities for deliberate dissemination of false information, to stir public outcry, shape positive or negative images, or subvert the nation entirely.
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💪У липні та серпні спільно з ГО "КоЛеСо ꥟ Навчально-тренувальний Центр тактичної медицини" проводимо серію одноденних тренінгів у Києві на тему громадської безпеки для цивільного населення під час війни. Цільова група: цивільні особи, волонтери, працівники освітніх закладів та критичної інфраструктури. Основною метою тренінгів є навчання та практичне тренування з надання домедичної допомоги в умовах бойових дій та пов’язаних з ними небезпек. Навчання проходить за протоколом ТССС (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) за українською мнемонікою КоЛеСо.
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Друзі, в рамках дослідження Школи політичної аналітики НаУКМА "Університети в облозі: виклики для української системи вищої освіти після повномасштабного вторгнення Росії в Україну", ми проводимо онлайн-дискусію "Університети на лінії вогню".
