russian troops no better than those in Somalia in terms of professional skills – Georgian Legion commander
russian troops in terms of professionalism are no better than the troops of Somalia, which does not focus on its skills, the commander of the...
russia pays Bulgarian politicians and journalists €2000 a month to spread propaganda – government spokesperson
The Bulgarian secret services have data showing that russia pays about €2000 (BGN 4,000) per month to public figures, journalists, and politicians to spread its...
Many ask themselves: Where does the German government actually stand? – Klitschko
Vitali Klitschko, leader of the political party Ukrainian Democratic Alliance seen in the crowd on Khreshyatyk street in Kyiv, Ukraine. 27 November 2013. I lived...
EU states failed to introduce financial transparency
Most EU member states have failed to meet a legal deadline to introduce public registers of the real owners of companies, a transparency measure seen...
Deputy chief of staff to Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself amidst corruption probe
Volodymyr Zelensky The deputy chief of staff to the Ukrainian president Andriy Smyrnov is now under investigation for his involvement in the escape of a...
Ukraine will provide a monetary reward to corruption whistleblowers
Ukraine's new law amending anti-graft legislation and introducing "corruption whistleblowers" has entered into force. The law is set to protect and provide financial incentives to...
Deutsche Bank hired children of russian officials to win lucrative deals
Between at least 2006 and 2014, Deutsche Bank provided valuable employment to the relatives of foreign government officials in various parts of the world as...
putin’s bank moves to Budapest. It will be immune to all restrictions and regulations
The moscow-based International Investment Bank is moving its headquarters to Budapest. The Hungarian Parliament debated the international agreement establishing the bank's new headquarters yesterday -...
Over 2,700 persons convicted of corruption over past two years in Ukraine
Over the past two years, the law enforcement officers arrested 5,471 persons for corruption, Ukrinform reports. "The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine in cooperation with...