Ukraine
Julia Tymoshenko – the case against democratic Ukraine? (Part 1)
Last year, former prime minister of Ukraine Julia Tymoshenko was sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of power and illegal deals
Elton John attacks Ukraine’s homophobes as Kiev debates anti-gay law
Elton John has called on Ukraine to drop a proposed law that would proscribe public discussion of LGBT rights and also called for an end to homophobic violence.
UEFA’s pitiful response to racism at Euro 2012 should worry us all
The inadequate fine handed to Croatia is another sign of a governing body that cares more for technicalities than for the welfare of black and Asian players.
Government refuses to boycott Euro 2012 if England pass group stages
The government has shamefully been unwilling to comment on whether they will attend games in Ukraine should England advance in the tournament.
You know all about the racism, now read about the homophobia in the Euro 2012 hosts
As Left Foot Forward reported last week, there are big fears racism, anti-Semitism and violence will mar Euro 2012, which kicks off tomorrow in Poland.
Euro 2012: Prepare for racism, anti-Semitism and violence in Poland and Ukraine
As Euro 2012 draws ever near, so the ugly shadows of racism, anti-Semitism and violence loom ever large, set to blight the beautiful game’s big summer bash.