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Has all this suffering been about gas and oil-shale?

by Edward Steen S-G. Vienna, March 30, 2022 While the world and its markets see a glimmer of light after yesterday's talks in Turkey, there...

Russian attempt on governor Kim undermines faith in talks

A precisely honed cruise missile takes out the regional government building with no warning on Tuesday morning, somewhat undermining the credibility of Russia's bona...

Talks in Ottoman palace, partial Russian withdrawal. What next?

Talks in Turkey - both sides played down expectations from Edward Steen. Vienna, March 29, 2022 The focus of attention is now on the results of...

Ukraine diaries – yes, it’s scary.

by Edward Steen, Sec-Gen. Vienna March 29, 2022 The re-financing and transformation of the UK journalists' house magazine Press Gazette has seen some extraordinary contributions,...

Aerorozvidka – elite drone pilotschanged face of Ukrainian resistance

Day 33 of the Russian offensive and Ukraine is still putting up strong resistance. At the heart of the offensive, an elite unit of...

Economist Interview: Volodymyr Zelensky in his own words

The transcript from his meeting with Economist journalists Mar 27th 2022 ECONOMIST INTERVIEW ON MARCH 25TH 2022 Ukraine’s president spoke in person to The Economist in what...

ECONOMIST: Interview in Kyiv Volodymyr Zelensky on why Ukraine must defeat Putin

EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIST INTERVIEW: At his headquarters in Kyiv, Ukraine’s president speaks to The Economist about his country’s battle and the struggle of light over...

Where is melancholy Russian “special operation” minister?

by Edward Steen, Secr. General. Vienna March 28, 2022 The best, perhaps only, joke circulating about the ghastly débacle in Ukraine concerns the mysterious disappearance...

When the missiles struck…

Some foreign volunteers lost their nerve and fled when Russia bombed a base near the Polish border. But many more stayed behind to avenge their...

Victory verticals

During World War II, STEINWAY AND SONS produced specially-built pianos for the American troops.  Called the Victory Vertical or G.I. Steinways, the pianos were sometimes airdropped onto...

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