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EU Disappointed by Slow Progress in Ukrainian Reforms in Intellectual Property
KIEV (Sputnik) — The European Union is “disappointed” by the stagnant situation in reforming Ukrainian legislation in the field of intellectual property rights (IPR), the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine said in a press release Monday. “18 months after the EU-Ukraine [Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas] DCFTA came into force, most...
Politics: One of the most alarming moments of James Comey’s testimony has gone overlooked
Former FBI Director James Comey said Trump never once asked him about Russia's interference in the US election as it related to national security. “Did the president, in any of those interactions that you shared with us today, ask you what you should be doing, or what our government should be doing, or the intelligence community, to...
Ukrainian President Signs Bill Banning St. George’s Ribbon
KIEV (Sputnik) — Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko signed into force the bill banning the use of St. George’s ribbons in Ukraine on Monday. “Signed the law banning St. George ribbons. Since it is not a symbol of the World War II, it is a symbol of aggression against Ukraine in 2014-2017,” Poroshenko said on Twitter. The bill was...
Kiev Accuses Donbass Militia of Violating Ceasefire 67 Times Over Past 24 Hours
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian forces accused Donbass region’s militia of breaching ceasefire 67 times and killing two Ukrainian army’s soldiers during the past 24 hours, the press service of Kiev’s special military operation in Donbass said in a statement Monday. “[Donbass] militia opened fire on Ukrainian Armed Forces’...
Tech: ‘Metro: Exodus’ is a gorgeous action-adventure game coming to Microsoft’s new Xbox One X
Microsoft took the wraps off its new Xbox One X console on Sunday, and showcased a number of good-looking new games alongside it. Here's one: "Metro: Exodus." At its E3 presentation Sunday, Microsoft took the wraps off its new game console, the Xbox One X, and showcased a number of new games that aim to make use of its enhanced...
Ukraine celebrates visa-free travel into EU
Ukraine celebrated on Sunday the first day of visa-free access to the European Union with hundreds crossing the border in what has been seen as a breakaway from Russia. …read more Source:...
EU Short-Term Visa-Free Regime for Ukraine Enters Into Force
KIEV (Sputnik) – Ukrainian citizens’ 90-day visa-free travel to the EU member states came into force Sunday, Poroshenko said. “Visa-free regime for Ukraine started working!” Poroshenko posted on his Facebook account. On May 17, President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani and Malta’s Interior Minister Carmelo Abela, presiding...
Kiev Says Introducing Visas for Russia Will Cost Ukraine Over $56 Billion
KIEV (Sputnik) – On Thursday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said the ministry was ready to implement the necessary procedures on introducing the visa regime with Russia in case such a decision is taken. “[Visa regime introduction] requires at least 1.5-2 billion hryvnias [approximately $56.7 — 76.5 million]. There are preliminary...
Difficult journey awaits Ukraine despite visa-free travel to EU
The EU ambassador to Ukraine is preparing for a party with friends on Sunday when the visa-free travel between the bloc and Ukraine begins. DW’s Christian Trippe spoke with the EU’s Ukraine envoy about what comes next. …read more Source:...
Tech: Here are all the clones on ‘Orphan Black’ you need to know
As "Orphan Black" begins its fifth and final season, here's a reminder of the many clones that have appeared on the BBC America show. Warning: Spoilers from the first four seasons of “Orphan Black” ahead. “Orphan Black” embarks on its fifth and final season on Saturday. At the center of the show is the...
