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Emmanuel Macron hosts Vladimir Putin, talks on international stability and security
May29

Emmanuel Macron hosts Vladimir Putin, talks on international stability and security

France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held their first meeting since Macron came to office, with differences on Ukraine and Syria. The post Emmanuel Macron hosts Vladimir Putin, talks on international stability and security appeared first on Firstpost. …read more Source:...

Putin visits France, hopes to mend strained ties with West
May29

Putin visits France, hopes to mend strained ties with West

French President Emmanuel Macron’s invitation for Putin was a surprise after his tough stance on Russia during the French presidential campaign, which contrasted with his rivals, including far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and conservative Francois Fillon, who both backed ending Western sanctions against Moscow over the Ukrainian crisis....

Trade and Russia unresolved issues in G7 communique – source
| Reuters
May27

Trade and Russia unresolved issues in G7 communique – source | Reuters

TAORMINA, Italy Group of Seven (G7) leaders have still not agreed to joint language on the issues of trade and Russia, a G7 source said, hours before their final communique is due to be published. The source said diplomats had been unable to resolve whether the communique would include a pledge to fight against “protectionism” and a...

US sanctions on Russia to continue, says Donald Trump’s economic adviser
May27

US sanctions on Russia to continue, says Donald Trump’s economic adviser

US President Donald Trump favours keeping in place the sanctions Western nations imposed on Russia over Moscow’s role in the Ukrainian conflict, one of his top advisers said here. The post US sanctions on Russia to continue, says Donald Trump’s economic adviser appeared first on Firstpost. …read more Source:...

G7 summit: EU president Donald Tusk calls on members to maintain Russia sanctions over Ukraine conflict
May26

G7 summit: EU president Donald Tusk calls on members to maintain Russia sanctions over Ukraine conflict

EU president Donald Tusk called on G7 leaders to maintain sanctions on Russia, but the White House said it did not yet “have a position” on the issue. The post G7 summit: EU president Donald Tusk calls on members to maintain Russia sanctions over Ukraine conflict appeared first on Firstpost. …read more Source:...

IMF sets tough new Ukraine loan demands
May26

IMF sets tough new Ukraine loan demands

…read more Source: The Indian...

Ukraine brews up Trump beer with Putin twist
May25

Ukraine brews up Trump beer with Putin twist

A craft brewery in Ukraine has cashed in on the frenzy surrounding Donald Trump’s possible campaign links to Russia by bottling a lager with a label featuring the US president and Vladimir Putin peeking from behind. …read more Source: The Times of...

Italian Open: Elina Svitolina upsets injury-troubled Simona Halep in final to win first-ever title
May21

Italian Open: Elina Svitolina upsets injury-troubled Simona Halep in final to win first-ever title

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina continued her brilliant season with a clinical 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 upset win over injury-hit Simona Halep in the Italian Open final on Sunday. The post Italian Open: Elina Svitolina upsets injury-troubled Simona Halep in final to win first-ever title appeared first on Firstpost. …read more Source:...

Russia asks WTO to look into sanctions by Ukraine on Moscow – agencies
| Reuters
May20

Russia asks WTO to look into sanctions by Ukraine on Moscow – agencies | Reuters

MOSCOW Russia has sent a request to the World Trade Organisation asking to hold consultations over Ukraine’s sanctions against Moscow, in place since 2014, Russian Economy Minister Maxim Oreshkin was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies on Saturday. He added that the request was regarding restrictions on Russian goods, services,...

Firing ‘nut job’ Comey eased pressure, Trump told Russians
May20

Firing ‘nut job’ Comey eased pressure, Trump told Russians

A news report said a Trump administration official defended president’s purported conversation with the Russians as he wanted to a create a “sense of obligation” with them and to coax concessions out of them on Syria, Ukraine. …read more Source: Hindustan...