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No big breakthrough in Japan-Russia isles row
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up two days of talks, with numerous economic deals but no big breakthrough on a territorial row that has overshadowed ties since World War II.Putin was heading home with promises of economic co-operation after appearing to achieve what experts said was a key objective...
The Lies You Are Being Told
Like Trump, you can dislike Bashar, dislike the Syrian system, and support the need for reform without allowing yourself to be sucked into this vortex of dishonesty put out by a media accusing everyone else of publishing fake news. By Jeremy Salt We are witnessing the rapid death of the ‘western’ mainstream media, over Russia, Trump and...
Dutch government approves draft law to ratify Ukraine pact
The Dutch government Friday approved a draft law needed to ratify the EU’s historic pact with Ukraine after reaching a compromise with Brussels following a referendum in which Dutch voters rejected the deal. …read more Source: The Daily...
Abe, Putin end summit, but no breakthrough on isles
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up two days of talks on Thursday, with numerous economic deals but no big breakthrough on a territorial row that has overshadowed ties since World War Two. Putin was due to head home with promises of economic cooperation after appearing to achieve what experts said...
The Latest: Obama says US will respond to Russian hacking
President Barack Obama says the U.S. must and will take action against Russia in response to cyber interference with the election.Obama tells NPR News the U.S. will respond at a “time and place of our choosing.” His comments are the clearest indication to date that whatever response the U.S. is planning has not yet occurred.Obama says...
Ukraine heeds Turkey’s support, says ambassador
Ukraine ambassador to Ankara says Turkey is ‘effective world actor’ …read more Source: Anadolu...
Saudi-Ukrainian Partnership Produces Electronic Warfare Aircraft
From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English. Riyadh – A cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov will be translated on Tuesday with the launching … continue reading Saudi-Ukrainian Partnership Produces Electronic Warfare Aircraft …read more Source: ASHARQ...
European Union prolongs sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
European Union leaders have decided to extend the bloc’s economic sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis for another six months. …read more Source:...
Brexit, Russia loom over ‘minefield’ EU summit
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders grappled with Russia and Brexit at a “minefield” summit in Brussels on Thursday at the end of one of the most turbulent years in the bloc’s history. The 28 leaders are dealing with the migration crisis, sanctions against Moscow over the wars in Ukraine and Syria, and a troublesome pact with Kiev...
Japan, Russia ‘may revive’ security talks after summit
Japan and Russia will likely revive security talks and keep discussing a territorial row that has kept them from signing a peace treaty formally ending World War II, Russia’s foreign minister said yesterday, as the countries’ leaders met.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks at a hot spring...
