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EU states conditionally back visa-free travel for Ukraine
European Union states agreed Thursday to waive visas for Ukrainians coming to the bloc for short visits, but said implementation could only take place once the bloc beefs up its mechanism to suspend visa-free agreements. …read more Source: The Daily...
Ongoing operation in Syria does not include Aleppo, claims Russia
Russia’s deputy foreign minister claimed on Wednesday that the ongoing military operation in Syria does not include Aleppo. Sergei Ryabkov also noted that Russian air strikes hit their targets “precisely,” Moheet.com has reported. Quoting Russia Today, the Egyptian news website stressed that the strikes are currently concentrated on Idlib...
Ukraine war: mothers in search of disappeared sons
“I just need to find him. I know he is still alive somewhere.” …read more Source: AL...
Russia withdraws from International Criminal Court
President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order today removing Russia’s signature from the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) founding treaty, piling pressure on a court that is already reeling from withdrawals by some African countries. Moscow never ratified the treaty, which it signed in 2000, meaning it never became a member...
Ukraine calls for visa-free travel as EU drags its feet
Ukraine has been the heart of a dispute between the West and Russia …read more Source: Gulf...
Russia pulls out from International Criminal Court
Decision follows UN report on Russian rights abuses and discrimination in Crimea. …read more Source: AL...
EU plans online screening for visa-free travellers
Millions of tourists and business people visiting Europe will have to complete a €5 ($5.35) online security check before arrival if an EU plan to tighten controls on foreigners who do not need visas wins approval. The system, which the bloc’s executive European Commission is expected to back today, would check people’s identity...
Ukrainians gather for rally against national bank policies
Ukrainians have held a rally in the capital Kiev against a series of National bank policies. …read more Source:...
Poroshenko Appeals to Trump for Support in Phone Call
Ukranian president Petro Poroshenko asked Donald Trump for support against “Russian aggression” during a congratulatory telephone conversation with the US president-elect on Tuesday. Trump’s shock election victory has been met with trepidation in Kiev because of the outspoken reality TV star’s praise of Russian President Vladimir...
Poroshenko congratulates Trump on US election victory
Ukraine president stresses Washington’s importance to Ukraine in Russian aggression against former Soviet republic …read more Source: World...
