Section: Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
Putin: Sanctions run counter to G20 principles
Sanctions were imposed by Western powers after Russia’s involvement in tensions in eastern Ukraine, and its annexation of the Crimean peninsula …read more Source: Anadolu...
Switzerland to tighten economic sanctions on Russia
Switzerland’s tightened sanctions will affect five Russian banks, six companies, and 24 other Russian businesses. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukraine recalls envoy to CIS
Ukrainian President snubs Commonwealth of Independent States for a second time this year. …read more Source: Anadolu...
UN warns of return to full-scale war in Ukraine’s east
A United Nations political officials tells the Security Council that the fragile cease-fire between rebels and the government is under serious strain. …read more Source: Anadolu...
German FM warns of escalation of fighting in Ukraine
Steinmeier says the Russian buildup of forces is dangerous, and asks both sides to respect the cease-fire agreement. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Russia, Ukraine, EU gas deal provide temporary solution
The natural gas deal between Russia, EU and Ukraine benefits Europe most while Russia will ease its economy with additional cash flow, but will not ease western sanctions, experts say …read more Source: Anadolu...
Russian troops enter eastern Ukraine: NATO Commander
NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe says Russian troops, tanks and other heavy weapons reported in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: Anadolu...
UN Security Council to convene on Ukraine crisis
Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss the recent military build-up in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Anadolu...
EU to discuss Ukraine support, Russia sanctions
German Chancellor Merkel says no economic measures being considered under new Russia sanctions …read more Source: Anadolu...
Turkey to send team to monitor status of Crimean Tatars
FM Cavusoglu says Turkey will never recognize Crimea’s annexation by Russia, which occurred in March following a referendum in the peninsula …read more Source: Anadolu...
