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Merkel, Hollande seek extension to Russia sanctions
Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday they favour extending EU sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, ahead of a Brussels summit that will discuss the issue. Merkel said that — given grave shortcomings in the Ukraine peace process, which has been marred by regular ceasefire...
Merkel, Hollande Back Extending Sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The leaders of France and Germany, speaking two days before an EU summit which will discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine, said they want to extend sanctions against Russia due to a lack of progress in implementing a ceasefire deal. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
EU embargo on Russia may expire next year: Analyst
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande have expressed support for extension of EU sanctions against Russia over the Ukrainian crisis. The European leaders claim that Moscow has not complied with its commitments under the Minsk peace accord, while the Russians accuse Ukraine of ignoring its obligations under the...
EU embargo on Russia may expire next year: Analyst
A security experts opines that the European Union will not be able to go ahead with its bankrupt policy of imposing sanctions on Russia in the long run. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s defence ministry says website hit by cyber attack
Ukraine’s defense ministry said Tuesday its website was down due to cyber attacks that appeared aimed at disrupting it giving updates on the pro-Russian separatist conflict in eastern regions. …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukraine’s defence ministry says website hit by cyber attack
Ukraine’s defense ministry said Tuesday its website was down due to cyber attacks that appeared aimed at disrupting it giving updates on the pro-Russian separatist conflict in eastern regions. …read more Source: The Daily...
Germany, France back extending Russia sanctions over Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday they favor extending EU sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, ahead of a Brussels summit that will discuss the issue. …read more Source: Iran...
Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as US secretary of state
New York // President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil chief executive, as his secretary of state, pitching him as a successful businessman with a history of striking major international deals.However, the choice of the 64-year-old Texan will raise questions about his ties to Russia and whether he will be able to...
Dem. Rep. of Congo blasts EU sanctions on top officials
Senior officials face asset freeze and visa ban over alleged disproportionate use of force and human rights violations …read more Source: Anadolu...
Merkel, Hollande want to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine
Leaders agree that there had been insufficient progress in implementing the Minsk peace agreement …read more Source: Gulf...
