Section: China
NATO intercepts Russian fighters over Baltic Sea on Crimea anniversary
A NATO patrol intercepted Russian fighter jets over the Baltic Sea, Lithuanian authorities said on Wednesday, as Moscow marked the anniversary of its takeover of Crimea with one of its largest military drills in years. …read more Source: Global...
Most of heavy weapons withdrawn from front line in eastern Ukraine: OSCE
Most of heavy weapons have been withdrawn from the front line in eastern Ukraine as required by the Minsk agreements on a cease-fire between the government troops and rebel militants, European supervisors said Thursday. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine warns EU to avoid sanctions split
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk warned EU leaders Thursday to keep the pressure on Russia and not allow President Vladimir Putin to exploit their differences over sanctions. …read more Source: Global...
1st anniversary of Crimea’s incorporation into Russia marked
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a festive concert marking the first anniversary of the Crimean treaty signing in central Moscow, March 18, 2015. …read more Source: China...
Russia may consider gas discount for Ukraine
Russia may discuss natural gas discount for Ukraine after the expiry of the “winter package,” Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday. …read more Source: Global...
Russian FM slams Kiev for turning Minsk agreements “upside down”
The Ukrainian parliament’s decisions on the special status of Donbass regions in eastern Ukraine are an attempt to turn all previous deals “upside down,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday. …read more Source: Global...
Russian FM slams Kiev for turning Minsk agreements ‘upside down’
The Ukrainian parliament’s decisions on the special status of Donbass regions in eastern Ukraine are an attempt to turn all previous deals “upside down,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday. …read more Source: China...
Recovery of Crimea one year on: Gains and losses for Russia
Crimea held a referendum on March 16, 2014, according to which, Russia was determined to “recover” the Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the treaty on March 18 to allow Crimea and Sevastopol to join Russia as Federation members. …read more Source:...
US, Irish leaders urge “full” implementation of Minsk deals
US President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on Tuesday called for a “full” implementation of the Minsk peace deals seeking to end fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine amends law on granting ‘special status’ to eastern regions
The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday voted to pass a bill, which amends the law on granting a “special status” and limited self-rule to some areas in eastern Ukraine, the parliament’s press service said. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
