Section: Africa&ME
Syria has high hopes for ties with Crimea — maybe too high?
Damascus expects to take part in Crimea’s Yalta International Economic Forum next year, aiming to boost trade and economic relations. …read more Source:...
Captured Ukrainian sailors taken to Moscow: lawyers
Ukrainian sailors held by Russia since it seized three of Kiev’s ships have been taken from Russian-annexed Crimea to Moscow, two of their lawyers told AFP Thursday. …read more Source: The Daily...
Turkey could play ‘mediator role’ in Russia-Ukraine crisis: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Nov. 29 that Turkey could play a mediation role to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine after the seizure of three Ukrainian ships by Moscow sparked a major crisis. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Trump calls off Putin meeting over Ukraine crisis
“I look forward to a meaningful Summit again as soon as this situation is resolved!,” he said. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Ukraine to only allow Ukrainian citizens to travel to Crimea
Ukraine’s border service said Thursday it would only allow Ukrainian citizens to travel to Crimea following the imposition of martial law until Dec. 26. …read more Source: The Daily...
Russia Deploys S-400 Missiles in Crimea amid Kerch Row
Russia puts one more S-400 battalion into service in Crimea amid Kerch Row. …read more Source:...
Putin Warns Against ’Reckless’ Moves as Ukraine Declares Martial Law
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine against any ‘reckless acts’ Tuesday after Kyiv declared martial law in response to Moscow’s s …read more Source:...
Russia-Ukraine Tension: Martial Law Expected After Sea Clash with Russia
Ukrainian President said he will propose declaring martial law in the wake of an altercation in the Black Sea that saw Russian military seize Ukrainia …read more Source:...
Trump abruptly cancels planned meeting with Putin
Trump has abruptly canceled his meeting with Putin at this weekend’s Group of 20 summit, citing Russia’s maritime clash with Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Trump cancels meeting with Putin over Ukraine clash
US President cites Russian failure to free sailors captured in maritime battle with Ukrainian ships in cancelling meeting. …read more Source: Arutz...
