Section: Hurriyet Daily News (Turkey)
EU prolongs Russia sanctions over Ukraine, Russia to introduce food embargo on Ukraine
The European Union agreed Dec. 21 to prolong damaging economic sanctions against Russia for its involvement in the Ukraine crisis for another six months amid sharp differences over relations with Moscow, while Russia will introduce a food embargo against Ukraine next month over Kiev’s trade deal with the EU …read more Source: Hurriyet...
Russia confirms food embargo on Ukraine: PM
Russia will introduce a food embargo against Ukraine next month over Kiev’s trade deal with the EU, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Dec. 21, extending punitive measures already in place against Western countries …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
EU leaders set to extend Russia sanctions at summit
EU leaders will debate sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict at a summit this week and are expected to extend them for six months, foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Dec. 14 …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
More than 9,000 killed since start of Ukraine conflict: UN
More than 9,000 people have been killed since the conflict in Ukraine began 20 months ago, the United Nations said Dec. 9, warning that even though fighting had abated, millions were in precarious situations …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Kerry says to go to Moscow next week for Syria, Ukraine talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Dec. 9 that he would travel to Moscow next week for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and a political settlement in Syria …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Turkey will impose sanctions on Russia if needed: PM Davutoğlu
Turkey has discussed possible measures against Russia and will impose sanctions if needed, PM Davutoğlu said on Dec. 8, but added that Ankara remains open to talks with Moscow …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Turkish Airlines opens new route to Ukraine
Turkish Airlines will begin operating a new flight to Ukraine from Istanbul by the end of the year, the flag carrier said on Dec. 4, as reported by Anadolu Agency …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ten EU nations say Nord Stream gas extension not in EU interests
Russia’s plans to extend its gas link to Germany run counter to EU interests and risk further destabilizing Ukraine, 10 European governments said in a letter to the European Commission that called for a summit-level debate on the issue …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Gazprom says halts Ukraine gas deliveries over Kyiv non-payment
Russian state giant Gazprom on Nov. 25 said it had halted gas deliveries to Ukraine after Kyiv failed to make upfront payments for more supplies …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Western leaders agreed to extend Russia sanctions by 6 months: Diplomat
Western leaders who met on the margins of last week’s Group of 20 summit in Turkey agreed to extend sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine by six months until July of next year, a senior European diplomat told Reuters …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
