Section: Xinhua (China)
Iranian president hails lift of U.S., EU sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday hailed the lift of nuclear-related sanctions on the Islamic Republic by the United States and European Union after the UN nuclear watchdog confirmed Tehran’s commitments to the July deal. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-01/17/c_135017400.htm target=_blank...
Peace in eastern Ukraine is top priority for Kiev in 2016: Ukrainian President
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Thursday outlined his government’s work agenda for this year, saying that the settlement of the conflict in eastern regions remains an issue of paramount importance. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-01/15/c_135010568.htm target=_blank title="Peace in...
Obama, Putin discuss Ukraine, Syria, DPRK nuke test
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday made a phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine crisis, Syria peace talks and the recent nuclear test by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-01/14/c_135007091.htm target=_blank...
Russia takes restrictive measures against Ukraine, Turkey
Russia has taken a series of restrictive measures against Ukraine and Turkey starting from Friday, the first day of 2016. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-01/02/c_134970638.htm target=_blank title="Russia takes restrictive measures against Ukraine, Turkey”...
Ukrainian gov’t passes trade restrictions on Russia
The Ukrainian government said on Wednesday it has passed trade restrictions on Russia in response to Moscow suspending a free trade agreement. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-12/31/c_134965880.htm target=_blank title="Ukrainian gov’t passes trade restrictions on Russia”...
U.S. sanctions 34 individuals, entities over Ukraine crisis
U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 34 individuals and entities in an effort to maintain pressure on Russia over its action related to the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-12/23/c_134942282.htm target=_blank title="U.S. sanctions 34 individuals, entities over...
OSCE Ministerial Council to focus on terrorism, migration, Ukraine: officials
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council convened here Thursday for an annual meeting to discuss terrorism, migration and Ukraine, officials said. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-12/03/c_134882270.htm target=_blank title="OSCE Ministerial Council to focus on...
NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine, calls for stable relations with Russia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday underlined NATO would continue its political and practical support to Ukraine, and stressed the need to restore predictability in relations with Russia. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-12/02/c_134878312.htm target=_blank title="NATO chief...
Key commander of al-Qaeda-linked group detained in Ukraine
13(Xinhua)–The Ukrainian Security Service(SBU)said Friday that it has detained”one of the leaders”of the al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front group,who was on the international wanted list t. …read more Source:...
UN refugee agency delivers aid to eastern Ukraine for first time in months
For the first time since the suspension of its activities, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has delivered vital winter aid to up to 12,000 highly vulnerable people in the area of eastern Ukraine that is beyond government control, a UN spokesman said here Monday. …read more Source: <a...
