Section: Africa&ME
Russia to boost military presence in Crimea in response to NATO
Russia is set to ramp up its military presence in Crimea, the country’s envoy to the Alliance said justifying the move by NATO’s “stepping up activities” in Eastern Europe. The envoy also urged the US to pull out its nuclear weapons stationed in Europe. “Naturally, we will increase our forces in Crimea because NATO countries...
Putin says Ukraine being overrun by fascists – and he may be right
Kiev has now handed the Kremlin “evidence” for Putin’s claim that Russia is facing off against fascists. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine president enacts controversial laws banning Soviet symbols
Russia decries laws banning all symbols and communist-era propaganda as ‘totalitarian’ …read more Source:...
Ukraine army accused of violating human rights in east
A report on alleged extrajudicial executions and torture by troops in eastern Ukraine has been presented in Moscow. …read more Source:...
News24.com | France offers Russia deal to ditch warships
France has offered Russia its terms to scrap a contentious contract to supply two warships that was suspended due to the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source:...
U.S. Senator McCain turns down Ukraine advisor role
NNA – Republican U.S. Senator John McCain has turned down a post as advisor to Ukraine39;s pro-Western President Petro Poroshenko, saying constitutional constraints prohibited him from accepting. Mc …read more Source: National News...
Russia says to military in Crimea
Russia has announced plans to boost its military presence in Crimea. …read more Source: World...
Russia to prosecute undesirable foreign organisations
Russia is expected to introduce new powers to prosecute foreigners whose activities are seen as ‘undesirable’ on national security grounds. Russian MPs are voting on a bill to ban undesirable foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or firms. A party loyal to President Vladimir Putin drafted the law. Foreign agentsUnder an existing...
Ukraine’s debt – the second crisis
Ukraine’s crisis is not just Russias but Kiev is also facing a financial battle with international creditors threatens to unravel IMF bailout plan for war-torn Ukraine. …read more Source: World...
France Offers Russia 785 mln Euros to Ditch Warship Deal
France has offered Russia 785 million euros to scrap a contentious contract to supply two warships that was suspended due to the Ukraine crisis …read more Source: Al-Manar...
