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“My unique style is the basis of my success”
As the bow hit the base her cello, a sense of classical clarity coupled with a sound distinctly European mesmerised the audience. The cellist was thriving with energy on stage and she appeared as a force to be reckoned with. Ana Rucner, a Croatian musician, captivated people with her melodious songs coupled with colourful videos as she performed...
Putin push to dump greenback proves hard sell with Russia Inc
Russia’s central bank dumped $101bn last year in its biggest-ever shift away from the US currency amid fears of new sanctions.But the Kremlin’s drive to wean the rest of the economy off the greenback has been slower going.Despite President Vladimir Putin’s regular public exhortations to accelerate “de-dollarisation,” even the...
From Ukraine with love (or at least admiration, with much in common)
The complex relationship between Jerusalem and Kiev will come to the fore next week when Poroshenko arrives for a state visit. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Russia, Ukraine should work to de-escalate conflicts: German FM
Germany’s foreign minister says both Russia and Ukraine need to work together to resolve their differences over the conflicts in eastern Ukraine and the Sea of Azov. …read more Source:...
Antisemitism, Neo-natizsm and the Jewish community in modern Ukraine
On antisemitism–or lack thereof–in today’s Ukraine. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Russian, German foreign ministers meet in Moscow
Sergey Lavrov and Heiko Maas discuss Syria, Ukraine and international security issues …read more Source: Anadolu...
The complex relationship between Jerusalem and Kiev
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko are scheduled to meet on Monday. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Putin gets a rousing welcome in Serbia
Ceremonial cannons fired and church bells pealed in Belgrade yesterday as President Vladimir Putin arrived to a rousing welcome in Serbia, a key Moscow ally, where he will confer Russia’s top award to his counterpart. Tens of thousands of Serbs marched through the capital in a parade in Putin’s honour. “Welcome honoured President...
EU reiterates call on Russia to free Ukrainian sailors
‘We expect Russia to immediately and unconditionally release 24 captured Ukrainian sailors,’ says EU spokesperson …read more Source: Anadolu...
Russia extends detention of jailed Ukrainian sailors
A court in Moscow Tuesday ordered eight Ukrainian sailors seized by Russia last year off the coast of Crimea to be kept in pre-trial detention until April 24, Russian news agencies reported. …read more Source: The Daily...
