Section: World Bulletin (Turkey)
U.S. fighter jets to join exercises over Bulgaria
The deployment is part of the U.S. military’s Operation Atlantic Resolve, aimed at demonstrating its commitment to NATO allies in light of Russia’s policy toward Ukraine. Moscow sees such drills in eastern Europe as provocative acts. …read more Source: World...
Russia extends natural gas deal-update
Russia and Ukraine agreed last year on a “winter package” for supplies with a price discount of $100 per thousand cubic metres and advance payments, but that accord expired on Tuesday and has yet to be replaced. …read more Source: World...
Russian police storm Umerov’s house
Police quiz Crimean Tatar Mejlis deputy head Umerov for seven hours and search his house. …read more Source: World...
Russia extends natural gas deal
Russia and Ukraine agreed last year on a “winter package” for supplies with a price discount of $100 per thousand cubic metres and advance payments, but that accord expired on Tuesday and has yet to be replaced. …read more Source: World...
Crimean Tatar TV channel is closed
First independent Crimean Tatar network ATR stops broadcasting after failing to get permission from Russian authorities. …read more Source: World...
Soros: ready to invest $1 bln in Ukraine if West helps
Soros has previously urged the West to step up aid to Ukraine, outlining steps towards a $50 billion financing package that he said should be viewed as a bulwark against an increasingly aggressive Russia. …read more Source: World...
Russia refuses to restructure Ukraine’s $3bn debt
Russian finance minister says deal with Kiev ‘not done on a commercial basis because of the risks it carries’. …read more Source: World...
Ukraine detains officials on Live TV for corruption
Head of state emergency services and his deputy have been held during a cabinet ministers meeting. …read more Source: World...
Crimean Tatar leader calls on EU
Crimean Tatar community leader Refat Chubarov tells European Parliament that ‘threats and blackmail’ are being used against Crimean Tatars. …read more Source: World...
Poland sees sharp rise in Ukrainian immigrants
Conflict in east Ukraine battering economy with applications for temporary residence more than double …read more Source: World...
