Section: Africa&ME
Putin push to dump greenback proves hard sell with Russia Inc
Russia’s central bank dumped $101bn last year in its biggest-ever shift away from the US currency amid fears of new sanctions.But the Kremlin’s drive to wean the rest of the economy off the greenback has been slower going.Despite President Vladimir Putin’s regular public exhortations to accelerate “de-dollarisation,” even the...
From Ukraine with love (or at least admiration, with much in common)
The complex relationship between Jerusalem and Kiev will come to the fore next week when Poroshenko arrives for a state visit. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Serena to tearful opponent: ”You’re gonna make it, don’t cry”
Serena Williams crushed Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday before consoling her at the net as she burst into tears. “You did amazing, you’re gonna make it, don’t cry”, Serena… …read more Source:...
Russia, Ukraine should work to de-escalate conflicts: German FM
Germany’s foreign minister says both Russia and Ukraine need to work together to resolve their differences over the conflicts in eastern Ukraine and the Sea of Azov. …read more Source:...
Serena relentlessly marches on as Osaka, Svitolina survive scares
The 23-time Grand Slam winner crushed Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska 6-2, 6-1. …read more Source: Daily...
Antisemitism, Neo-natizsm and the Jewish community in modern Ukraine
On antisemitism–or lack thereof–in today’s Ukraine. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Russian, German foreign ministers meet in Moscow
Sergey Lavrov and Heiko Maas discuss Syria, Ukraine and international security issues …read more Source: Anadolu...
Model claiming Trump secrets ‘dragged’ into Russian detention: lawyer
Moscow – A Belarusian model who claimed she had proof of Russian collusion with the Trump election campaign was in custody Friday after police “dragged” her from a transit zone in Moscow’s airport, her lawyer told AFP. Anastasia Vashukevich, known as Nastya Rybka, was in jail in southern Moscow after being detained with...
Model Claiming Trump Secrets ‘Dragged’ Into Russian Detention
Detained Belarusian model Anastasia Vashukevich (C) known by her pen name Nastya Rybka leaves Thai immigration department in Bangkok. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP A Belarusian model who claimed she had proof of Russian collusion with the Trump election campaign was in custody Friday after police “dragged” her from a transit zone in Moscow’s...
The complex relationship between Jerusalem and Kiev
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko are scheduled to meet on Monday. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
