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Let us hope that at least it will help secure a ceasefire. Only after ensuring a ceasefire can we talk about a settlement of the conflict in Donbas", Vasyl Filipchuk, ICPS Chairman of the Board, told "5 Channel" (you can find the video below). ... Foreign Policy V. Filipchuk "To say that the negotiations process in Minsk can be a possible way of resolving the conflict is an overstatement" According to Ukrainian government's official reports, the economic situation in the country will improve by the end of 2015. However, various economic experts say that such forecasts are too optimistic, thus doubting the possibility of economic growth by the end of this year. ... Economic Analysis V. Povoroznyk: Government's economic forecasts look slightly optimistic The Kremlin strategists have come up with a new plan for Donbas, which would allow the Russian president Vladimir Putin to use Ukraine's fugitive ex-president Viktor Yanukovych for achieving his own political goals by sending him back to Ukraine. ... Foreign Policy The Kremlin may send Yanukovych back to Donbas In order to exert pressure on Ukrainian government, the separatists from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) intensified fighting by launching attacks on ATO positions. However, it is unlikely that the Kremlin may order a large-scale offensive by the end of 2015, ICPS expert Anatoliy Oktysiuk says. ... Media about ICPS A. Oktysiuk explains why separatists intensified attacks Over the last two years, the phenomenon known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has become one of the most influential factors of international politics. ISIL is now regarded by the US and its European and Asian allies as the biggest threat to stability and security not only in the Middle East, but also beyond. ... Foreign Policy The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant: who will stop Islamic fundamentalism The US-Russian compromise on Iran is perceived as an element of broader geopolitical agreement of the parties, including on Ukraine. The willingness of Russia to make concessions to the US in the agreement on Iran was made possible after a series of contacts at the highest level, which were then fixed at Victoria Nuland’s and Grigoriy Karasin’s level. ... Foreign Policy US-Russian relations are changing: both countries are open to concessions In order to attract foreign investment and sell Ukrainian goods abroad, Ukraine has to have a unique well-known brand. As a rule, the creation of a full-fledged national brand pays great dividends both businesses and society at large. ... Media about ICPS A Bochi. Managing Ukraine's brand should become an integral part of reforms The US-Russian compromise on Iran is perceived as an element of broader geopolitical agreement of the parties, including on Ukraine. The willingness of Russia to make concessions to the US in the agreement on Iran was made possible after a series of contacts at the highest level, which were then fixed at Victoria Nuland’s and Grigoriy Karasin’s level. ... Foreign Policy The Iran Nuclear Deal: implications for Ukraine While Ukrainian public attention remains focused on events in Chernihiv 205 electoral district, more profound pre-election processes are happening in Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa and Kharkiv. ... Political Competition Mayor elections in Odessa and Dnipropetrovsk can overshadow a "showdown" in Chernihiv There should be a taboo against the political use of history to provide for national reconciliation in the country. This is one of a set of recommendations prepared by the International Centre for Policy Studies based on the outcomes of the project "Initiating the Participatory National Dialogue in Ukraine". ... Government Policy ICPS: To ensure national reconciliation, there should be a taboo against the political use of history The Prosecutor-General’s Office with its current authorities remains a powerful weapon for the President. This fact and the prosecutors’ interest in the preservation of a corrupt system are the main obstacles for changes within the agency. ... Reforms implementation President demonstrates lack of interest in reforming the prosecutor's office Many months have passed since Ukrainian government announced tax reform, the main task of which is to lower tax rates for businesses. However, the reality is that with each passing month, the fiscal burden on businesses is only increasing. ... Economic Analysis A. Bochi: Will the government abolish additional import duties? All events and news> Announcements > News > V. Filipchuk "To say that the negotiations process in Minsk can be a possible way of resolving the conflict is an overstatement" "To say that the negotiations process in Minsk can be a possible way of resolving the conflict is an overstatement, to put it mildly. Let us hope that at least it will help secure a ceasefire. Only after ensuring a ceasefire can we talk about a settlement of the conflict in Donbas", Vasyl Filipchuk, ICPS Chairman of the Board, told "5 Channel" (you can find the video below). 27.08.2015 in «Foreign Policy» V. Povoroznyk: Government's economic forecasts look slightly optimistic According to Ukrainian government's official reports, the economic situation in the country will improve by the end of 2015. However, various economic experts say that such forecasts are too optimistic, thus doubting the possibility of economic growth by the end of this year. 18.08.2015 in «Economic Analysis» The Kremlin may send Yanukovych back to Donbas The Kremlin strategists have come up with a new plan for Donbas, which would allow the Russian president Vladimir Putin to use Ukraine's fugitive ex-president Viktor Yanukovych for achieving his own political goals by sending him back to Ukraine. 13.08.2015 in «Foreign Policy» A. Oktysiuk explains why separatists intensified attacks In order to exert pressure on Ukrainian government, the separatists from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) intensified fighting by launching attacks on ATO positions. However, it is unlikely that the Kremlin may order a large-scale offensive by the end of 2015, ICPS expert Anatoliy Oktysiuk says. 10.08.2015 in «Media about ICPS» The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant: who will stop Islamic fundamentalism Over the last two years, the phenomenon known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has become one of the most influential factors of international politics. ISIL is now regarded by the US and its European and Asian allies as the biggest threat to stability and security not only in the Middle East, but also beyond. 06.08.2015 in «Foreign Policy» US-Russian relations are changing: both countries are open to concessions The US-Russian compromise on Iran is perceived as an element of broader geopolitical agreement of the parties, including on Ukraine. The willingness of Russia to make concessions to the US in the agreement on Iran was made possible after a series of contacts at the highest level, which were then fixed at Victoria Nuland’s and Grigoriy Karasin’s level. 03.08.2015 in «Foreign Policy» All news > Periodicals > Weekly collection of Inside Ukraine Weekly digest Foreign Policy Insight All editions > Social Networks Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Watch us on YouTube Information Attribution policy Information for Media Contacts Career and Internship Contacts Address: Office 10, 14 Instytutska St. Kyiv, Ukraine, 01021 E-mail: office@icps.kiev.ua Tel.: +38 (044) 253-44-82 Fax: +38 (044) 253-44-82 Copyright © 1997 - 2015 ICPS International Centre for Policy Studies. All rights reserved Use of site materials is allowed provided the link to icps.com.ua Up