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Ukraine Arrests 23 in ‘Biggest Ever’ Corruption Crackdown
May25

Ukraine Arrests 23 in ‘Biggest Ever’ Corruption Crackdown

Ukrainian authorities Wednesday arrested 23 former high-ranking tax officials who are suspected of helping ex-President Viktor Yanukovych’s government to defraud the state of nearly US$ 4 billion. …read more Source:...

Mkhitaryan makes United history
May25

Mkhitaryan makes United history

Henrikh Mkhitaryan made history for Manchester United with his UEFA Europa League final goal against Ajax, according to the cub’s official website. The second strike of United’s 2-0 win in Stockholm, expertly hooked home by the Armenian from Chris Smalling’s downward header following a corner, made him the only man ever to score...

‘NATO’s aloofness vis-a-vis the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is no longer sustainable’
May24

‘NATO’s aloofness vis-a-vis the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is no longer sustainable’

The escalating standoff between Russia and the west, on the increase since the 2014 Russian military incursion into Ukraine, inherently led to a fundamental transformation of Eastern Europe’s security environment. A revised strategic reality in Europe, coupled with rising challenges … …read more Source:...

Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan brings Armenia with him – New York Times
May24

Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan brings Armenia with him – New York Times

Mkhitaryan ranks as the finest player his country has produced, and should United beat Ajax on Wednesday, he will be the first Armenian to win a major European trophy, the New York Times writes. In his eyes, that is more than a piece of trivia. There is a particular burden on high-profile athletes from low-profile countries; voluntarily or not,...

USA to reduce financial aid to Armenia by 67% 
May24

USA to reduce financial aid to Armenia by 67% 

ArmInfo. The administration of the US President Donald Trump released its budget recommendations for the fiscal year 2018 (FY18) before the Congress. As the press service of the Armenian Assembly of America told ArmInfo, the proposed budget for FY18, called “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” recommended a 29 percent cut...

Trump Administration recommends 67 percent cut in aid to Armenia
May24

Trump Administration recommends 67 percent cut in aid to Armenia

The Administration released its budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) to Congress today with substantial budget cuts, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) reports. The proposed budget for FY18, called “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” recommended a 29 percent cut overall and a 60 percent reduction in assistance to...

Moscow to take reciprocity principle as starting point in visa matters with Ukraine
May22

Moscow to take reciprocity principle as starting point in visa matters with Ukraine

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EU decision to grant visa-free travel to Ukrainians becomes official
May22

EU decision to grant visa-free travel to Ukrainians becomes official

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s decision granting visa liberalization for Ukraine has been published in the EU’s official journal, paving the way for the visa-free regime to enter into force on 11 June, 20 days after its publication on May … …read more Source:...

U.S. may convert many overseas military grants to loans
May22

U.S. may convert many overseas military grants to loans

An internal memo names Pakistan, Tunisia, Lebanon, Ukraine, Colombia, Philippines and Vietnam as among countries that could be affected. …read more Source:...

Turkey launches visa-free travel with Ukraine
May21

Turkey launches visa-free travel with Ukraine

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