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Putin, Merkel discuss Syria, Ukraine
Leaders of Russia, Germany meet in Sochi …read more Source: Anadolu...
Merkel, Putin: No alternative to Minsk deal on Ukraine
German and Russian leaders discuss Ukraine and Syria conflicts as ties between the West and Moscow remain tense. …read more Source: AL...
Western sanctions and languid Russian economy
Stringent international sanctions imposed on Russia for its role in the Ukraine conflict have sucked the momentum out of the Russian economy over the past couple of years. The nation’s growth prospects remain lethargic. …read more Source:...
People Gather in Ukraine’s Odessa to Commemorate Anniversary of 2014 Massacre
ODESSA (Ukraine) (Sputnik) — People came together for the remembrance rally on the Kulykove Pole square-garden near the Trade Unions House, located in the historical part of the city. The rally goers said that organizers of the event had been detained by the Security Service of Ukraine. During the rally, the attendees read poems in honor of the...
German chancellor in Russia to discuss Ukraine, Syria with Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Russia for talks on major issues, including the crisis in Ukraine and Syria. …read more Source: Iran...
Politics: The Senate is giving Putin a lifeline, and Russia hawks are furious
"We're not going to do a Russia sanctions bill," Bob Corker said. The Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee told Politico on Monday that the committee is not going to issue new sanctions against Russia over its election interference, saying it would instead work on new bills to sanction Iran over its ballistic missile...
Politics: The Senate is giving Putin a lifeline and won’t slap new sanctions on Russia
"We're not going to do a Russia sanctions bill," Bob Corker said. The Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee told Politico on Monday that the committee is not going to issue new sanctions against Russia over its election interference, saying it would instead work on new bills to sanction Iran over its ballistic missile...
Moscow Calls on Kiev to Assess UN Court’s Decision on Provisional Measures against Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ukrainian officials, who welcome the decision taken by the UN International Court of Justice on Kiev’s call to impose provisional measures against Russia, should thoroughly assess the document issued by the Court, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Merkel Meets Putin Over Syria, Ukraine Crisis
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel has begun talks with President Vladimir Putin on her first visit to Russia since 2015. The meeting, at Mr Putin’s summer residence in Sochi, comes at a low point in bilateral relations over the war in Syria and Russia’s annexation of Crimea. They are expected to discuss both issues during their meeting...
German chancellor in Russia to discuss Ukraine, Syria with Putin
The key visit would mainly focus on the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the crisis in Syria. …read more Source:...
