Earlier today, Supreme Rada narrowly passed an amendment to Ukrainian constitution - but that was just the first reading. It won't actually take effect unless it's approved during the second reading.

I had to poke around a bit to figure out what the amendment actually entails. But going by what I have been able to gather from Kommersant newspaper ( Read more... )

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On May 9, Russian Federation and most other ex-Soviet countries celebrated the 70th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender, and, with it, the end of World War II in Europe. In the former Soviet Union, it's a holiday that's known as Victory Day ( Read more... )

When you start watching a documentary, there are certain things you expect. Voiceovers. Explanations to provide context. Interviews to give more background and perspectives. You expect the film to follow the filmmaker, or certain individuals that essentially become the movie's main characters. Minus the acting part.

Maidan by filmmaker Sergei ( Read more... )

And, in an utterly predictable, over-the-top reaction.


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