Section: Africa&ME
EU extends sanctions on Crimea for another year
The European Union has extended for a year sanctions on Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Next week the bloc is set to vote on extending sanctions on Russia. …read more Source:...
Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties: Putin
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia did not hold a grudge against the European Union and was ready to work to improve relations with the bloc, which he said was still a key trade partner.Speaking at the annual St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin played down economic difficulties caused by Western sanctions imposed over...
Kiev worried that Brexit would weaken EU support for Ukraine
Politicians in Kiev worry that a vote by Britain to leave the European Union would weaken the EU’s support for Ukraine and undermine its resolve to stand up to Russia …read more Source: The Daily...
EU extends sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea until mid-2017
The European Union extended for a year Friday a ban on business dealings with the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014 in a move that has not been internationally recognized …read more Source: The Daily...
Northern Ireland fan collapses and dies during Ukraine game
A Northern Ireland fan collapsed and died during their 2-0 win over Ukraine at Euro 2016 on Thursday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. …read more Source: The Sunday...
Iftar ceremony in Ukrainian capital Kiev
Muslims in Ukraine as well as representatives of other religious groups from dozens of other countries have gathered in Kiev central mosque to attend Ramadan festival. …read more Source:...
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland 2-0 Ukraine
Northern Ireland have scored 2 second-half goals to defeat Ukraine 2-nil in their second Euro 2016 game. …read more Source:...
Northern Ireland claim first win as Ukraine is eliminated
Northern Ireland beat Ukraine to earn their first win at a European Championship and remain in contention for a place in the last 16. West Brom defender Gareth McAuley headed in Oliver Norwood’s perfectly delivered free-kick before a hailstorm in Lyon forced the players off for two minutes. When they returned, Niall McGinn finished a […]...
Ukraine takes offense at UN chief’s view of Russian role peace talks
Ukraine has reacted strongly to remarks by the UN secretary-general that appeared to praise Russia in settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The Kyiv envoy said Ban Ki-moon could not be a “provider of good offices.” …read more Source:...
Northern Ireland send Ukraine packing from Euro 2016
Northern Ireland recovered from their opening loss to Poland to beat Ukraine 2-0 in Euro 2016 Group C in Lyon on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
