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      EU extends sanctions over Russia’s ‘illegal annexation of Crimea’ from Ukraine
      Jun17

      EU extends sanctions over Russia’s ‘illegal annexation of Crimea’ from Ukraine

      The Crimea sanctions prohibit certain exports and imports, and ban investment and tourism services by EU-based companies there. The European Union on Friday rolled over for another year sanctions imposed to protest Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, which the bloc deems illegal. The announcement comes amid growing speculation...

      Putin makes pitch for better Europe ties as economy suffers
      Jun17

      Putin makes pitch for better Europe ties as economy suffers

      SAINT PETERSBURG – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said he was willing to reach out to Europe to mend relations shattered by the Ukraine crisis but insisted the West was responsible for the bad blood. …read more Source: Bangkok...

      National Culinary Association successful at BESTCookFESTJunior–2016
      Jun17

      National Culinary Association successful at BESTCookFESTJunior–2016

      The national culinary team has successfully participated in the BESTCookFESTJunior–2016 in Ukraine on June 17, Trend Life reported. …read more Source:...

      Putin calls to improve ties with the EU despite sanctions
      Jun17

      Putin calls to improve ties with the EU despite sanctions

      Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St.Petersburg, Russia, Friday, June 17, 2016. Photo: AP PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin called on European leaders on Friday to improve ties with his country despite sanctions after meeting with European investors who said they want to...

      Volunteers from Diaspora visit VivaCell-MTS headquarters
      Jun17

      Volunteers from Diaspora visit VivaCell-MTS headquarters

      VivaCell-MTS hosted a group of young Diaspora Armenian volunteers from different countries aged between 20 and 32 years, who serve as volunteers for an average of 4 months each, and are ready to apply their professional skills in the regions of our country, the press office of VivaCell-MTS has told ArmInfo. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph...

      Putin says Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties
      Jun17

      Putin says Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties

      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...

      EU extends sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea until mid-2017
      Jun17

      EU extends sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea until mid-2017

      The EU is due next week to extend until the end of 2016 its broader economic sanctions on Russia over its role in the crisis in Ukraine …read more Source:...

      Putin says ‘no grudge’, willing to reach out to Europe
      Jun17

      Putin says ‘no grudge’, willing to reach out to Europe

      SAINT PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday insisted he was willing to reach out to Europe to mend relations shattered by the Ukraine crisis but insisted the West was responsible for the bad blood. “We hold no grudge and are willing to reach out to our European partners but obviously this can’t be a one-sided game,” Putin...

      EU extends sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea until mid-2017
      Jun17

      EU extends sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea until mid-2017

      The crisis in Ukraine has pushed relations between Moscow and the West to new low. …read more Source:...

      EU extends sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea until mid-2017
      Jun17

      EU extends sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea until mid-2017

      The EU is looking to review its broader policy toward Moscow in the second half of the year.U.S. says it will stay in Black Sea despite Russian warningNATO to send troops to deter Russia, Putin orders snap checksNervous Baltics on war footing as NATO tries to deter RussiaPro-Russian rebels accuse Ukraine of fresh offensive …read more...