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Politics: Trump unequivocally pledges to protect NATO from Russia — but still wants unprecedented backpay
"I have committed, but I am committing the US to Article 5," said Trump. At a joint press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, US President Donald Trump affirmed his commitment to protecting NATO allies against possible Russian military incursions and made it clear that his problem with NATO is purely monetary. Asked...
Ukraine Taking Measures to Prevent Nord Stream 2 Construction – PM
KIEV (Sputnik) — The European Commission said on Friday it remained concerned that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, if built, would jeopardize the transit of Russian gas to the European Union via Ukraine. Earlier in the day, the Commission adopted a request to the bloc’s ministers for a negotiating mandate with Russia on the Nord Stream 2...
Poroshenko May Meet Macron in ‘Near Future,’ Ukrainian Foreign Minister Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The first meeting between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron mat be held in the near future, Klimkin said. “I think that the meeting between Poroshenko and Macron will take place in the near future,” Klimkin told the 112 Ukraina broadcaster. Speaking about the Normandy Four format of...
Blast Occurs on Grounds of US Embassy in Kiev, No Casualties – Ukraine Police
KIEV (Sputnik) — A criminal case for terrorism has been opened, with police now undertaking searches to find those connected to the attack, the statement added. “On June 8, at 00:05 [local time, 21:05 GMT] the capital’s police got a call about an explosion on the territory of the US Embassy in the Shevchenkivskyi District of Kiev… the...
French Open: Halep sets up Pliskova clash after great escape act
Romanian third seed Halep saved a match point as she trailed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 5-1 before launching a sensational comeback. Simona Halep produced an incredible escape act to reach the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday, while Karolina Pliskova ended the run of the lone remaining home hope Caroline Garcia.Romanian third seed Halep saved a...
EU, Russia Have Great Opportunity for Counterterrorism Cooperation – Official
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — When asked about EU-Russia counterterrorism cooperation, Iklody said, “That’s a great opportunity and we don’t see as much interaction as we should.” The European Union and Russia are expected to continue cooperation on counterterrorism that was put on hold because of the Ukrainian crisis, Iklody said. “It was...
Politics: Former intel chief: Trump asked me to ‘publicly refute the infamous dossier, which I could not and would not do’
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Wednesday that President Donald Trump had asked him to "publicly refute the infamous dossier." James Clapper, the former director of national intelligence, said Wednesday that President Donald Trump had asked him to “refute the infamous dossier” detailing explosive...
Madrid and Baku bid to host 2019 Champions League final
Madrid and Baku are the two cities bidding to host the 2019 Champions League final, European soccer’s governing body UEFA said on Wednesday. The new home of Atletico Madrid and the Olympic stadium in the capital of Azerbaijan will compete for the right to stage the showpiece match in the continent’s top club competition. The two...
French Open: Halep, Pliskova have double targets
Simona Halep arrived in Paris billed as a leading title contender and she hasn't disappointed through four rounds. The women’s tournament will have a first time Grand Slam champion on Saturday. Two of the favourites, Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova, are in quarter-final action on Wednesday as a maiden major and the world top ranking...
‘Principle of Mutuality’ to Guide Russia If Ukraine Introduces Visa Travel
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia will respond in kind should Ukraine introduce visa travel for Russian citizens, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. “We said quite consistently that such actions as a rule receive a reaction based on the principle of mutuality,” Peskov told reporters. “Therefore, there is nothing new here, but of course we...
