28 cities #StandWithUkraine

28 European cities consolidate to hold a peaceful demonstration in support of Ukraine, its independence and sovereignty, demonstrating their unity. Rallies in support of the global campaign "European Day of Solidarity: STAND WITH UKRAINE" will take place in many European capitals and cities from 18 to 20 February. The national anthem of Ukraine will be played from London to Lisbon.

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Anna Pattermann
Der imperfekte Weg der Ukraine

Im August dieses Jahres feiert die Ukraine den 30. Jahrestag ihrer Unabhängigkeit. Obwohl die Ereignisse der letzten sieben Jahre – die Revolution der Würde, bewaffnete Aggression von Russland, die Invasion der Krim, die Besetzung von Territorien und komplexe Reformen – eine gewaltige Herausforderung darstellten, zeigen sie auch, dass die Ukraine trotz ihrer Imperfektion weiterhin in der Lage ist, mehrere Krisen zu bewältigen, zu überleben und noch stärker zu werden, um ihre Unabhängigkeit und Souveränität zu bestätigen.

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Anna Pattermann
The art of interview

The comparison of the two discussions allows us to see how important it is to understand the historical context, in which one interviews politicians. It is also crucial to see how different the political setup in a is given country. And finally, to pick up an appropriate journalist for the task.

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Anna Pattermann
Defenders and Defendresses of Ukraine Day

On Wednesday, the Ukrainian Embassy in Vienna together with the Ukrainian Church of St. Barbara held a ceremony honoring the defenders of Ukraine.

On the occasion of October 14th - the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, medals were awarded to volunteers who support and fight for the restoration of Ukraine's sovereignty.

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Anna Pattermann
Internationaler Tag der Gewaltlosigkeit

Anlässlich des Internationalen Tages der Gewaltlosigkeit, der am 2. Oktober jährlich stattfindet, hat unser Team ein Video vorbereitet. Unser Ziel ist es die Bevölkerung über die Gefahren der Regierungsgewalt sowie deren Konsequenzen für die Zivilgesellschaft aufzuklären. Wahrer Frieden ist nicht die Abwesenheit von Krieg, sondern die Gegenwart von Gerechtigkeit.

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Anna Pattermann
Europe is the new Caspia

The deal, reached between Washington and Berlin on 21 June, basically approves the construction of Nord Stream 2. A gas pipeline bypassing Central Eastern Europe and delivering Russian gas to Germany.

The idea of using gas as a mean to tight Russia with Europe was floating within Russian decision-making circles already before the fall of USSR.. read more >>

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Anna Pattermann
Ukraine's Imperfect Path

This August, Ukraine will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of its independence. Although the events of the last seven years, such as the Revolution of Dignity, Russia's armed-aggression, the invasion of Crimea, occupation of territories and complex reforms have been monumentally challenging, it also demonstrates that, while imperfect, Ukraine has the ability to meet multiple crises, survive and increase its fortitude validating its independence and sovereignty.

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Anna Pattermann
Haka near the rose garden

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin came to Geneva-situated villa La Grange to meet face-to-face for the first time. The run up to the meeting was used by administrations of both presidents to well prepare the ground for the meeting. While Moscow was mostly preoccupied with actions leading to having the meeting at all, Washington focused on creation of an environment in which the US president would look like a strong representative of the West.

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Anna Pattermann
Democrats and authoritarians 

Raman Pratasevich’s brutal arrest, that involved kidnapping of a plane flying between the two European countries, shocked the Western public opinion.

In fact, this was not an extraordinary event. During his long reign Alexander Lukashenko was jailing, oppressing, and torturing his opponents. In the fight against democratic ideas, he was always close with hie Russian colleague – Vladimir Putin. Secret services of the two countries are known for joint operations including kidnapping people.

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Anna Pattermann