By Christina Cushen Source: Unhcr Ukraine has been a target of Russia since the Soviet Union collapsed, leaving thousands of Ukrainians and Europeans on edge not knowing when Russia will attack. Years have gone past where Ukraine has been trying to integrate with the western world and in 2014 Ukraine was taken advantage of by Russia. In this piece, I will be discussing the historic nature of the relationship between Russia and the western world, and the impacts of the Russia

By Olesia Hramiak Source: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre We Will Change or Die This phrase echoed through the recent anti-corruption protests in Ukraine. Despite the ongoing Russian invasion and restrictions on mass gatherings, Ukrainians took to the streets to demand the repeal of Bill No. 12414 — a controversial law that threatened the independence and effectiveness of the country’s anti-corruption institutions. Corruption remains the second biggest problem for Ukra

By Mariami Modebadze Source: Politico Negotiations toward a free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and the European Union (EU) were officially authorised on June 18, 2018. The partnership between the two signified an intention to establish a comprehensive and ambitious trade agreement, which aimed to remove barriers to doing business for companies operating between the EU and Australia. At the centre of the FTA was a shared commitment to sustainable development and e