Section: Africa&ME
The First as Tragedy, Then as Farce: Is Erdogan After New Crimean War?
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Crimean War was one of the most absurd conflicts in modern history, according to geopolitical expert F. William Engdahl; however, the escalating conflict being incited by Turkey’s would-be new Sultan, Recep Erdogan, by provoking Russia again and again, is more of a farce, he said, recalling Karl Marx’s remark on how...
Russia to sue Ukraine over $3 billion debt default
After implementing a moratorium on its debt, Ukraine has defaulted on a controversial loan from Russia. The Russian foreign ministry said it will file a formal legal complaint against Kyiv in a British court. …read more Source:...
Russia filing lawsuit against Ukraine over debt default
The Russian Finance Ministry is filing a lawsuit against Ukraine for Kiev’s failure to pay off its USD 3-billion debt to Moscow by the end of December 2015. According to the reports, the Russian ministry said on its website late on Thursday that it is suing Kiev as it is “in a state of default” regarding its obligations toward...
Russia filing lawsuit against Ukraine over debt default
The Russian Finance Ministry is filing a lawsuit against Ukraine for Kiev’s failure to pay off its USD 3-billion debt to Moscow by the end of December 2015. …read more Source: Iran...
Man detained after Ukrainian tourist harassed amid New Year celebrations in central Istanbul
A Ukrainian tourist walking down Istanbul’s central İstiklal Avenue was chased and harassed during New Year celebrations early on Jan. 1 …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
China confirms building second aircraft carrier
China’s national defense ministry has announced that the country is designing and building its second aircraft carrier amid tensions in disputed waters of the South China Sea, state-run media reported Friday. Yang Yujun, ministry spokesperson, told reporters in Beijing that the 50,000-ton carrier being built in the coastal city of Dalian,...
Russia announces lawsuit against Ukraine over default on $3-bn debt
Ukraine says it is not a sovereign loan, but rather a transaction made via the financial market… …read more Source:...
Russia announces lawsuit against Ukraine
Russia initiated procedures required for an immediate lawsuit against Ukraine over default on $3 billion debt …read more Source: World...
Putin declares NATO ‘threat’ to Russian security
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new defense strategy document that declares the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) a threat to Russia’s national security. The document, which was signed by Putin this week, considers NATO’s military buildup in various countries as a major foreign threat against Russian national...
Russia announces lawsuit against Ukraine over default on $3-bn debt
Russia’s finance ministry said Friday it was suing Ukraine for defaulting on a $3-billion debt to Moscow, following an order by President Vladimir Putin …read more Source: The Daily...
