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      Ukraine says West must not ease pressure on Russia despite Paris
      Nov19

      Ukraine says West must not ease pressure on Russia despite Paris

      KIEV, (Reuters) – The West should not ease pressure on Russia over its role in Ukraine’s conflict even if it cooperates with the Kremlin to fight terrorism, a senior Ukrainian diplomat said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...

      Exclusive – EU's Juncker dangles trade ties with Russia-led bloc to Putin
      Nov19

      Exclusive – EU's Juncker dangles trade ties with Russia-led bloc to Putin

      VILNIUS (Reuters) – European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, suggesting closer trade ties between the 28-nation EU and a Russian-led economic bloc, linking them to progress on implementing a ceasefire in Ukraine. …read more Source: The...

      Russia military chief discusses Syria ‘coordination’ with French counterpart
      Nov19

      Russia military chief discusses Syria ‘coordination’ with French counterpart

      MOSCOW, Russia – Russia’s chief of general staff Valery Gerasimov held talks Thursday, November 19, with French counterpart Pierre de Villiers on combating the Islamic State group in Syria, in the first such contact since the start of the Ukraine conflict last year. Gerasimov and Villiers “discussed on … …read more Source:...

      Turkmenistan and Ukraine Bond on Russian Concerns
      Nov19

      Turkmenistan and Ukraine Bond on Russian Concerns

      The two countries have been consolidating their relations on some shared worries. …read more Source: The...

      Europe relies on ‘queen’ Merkel more than ever
      Nov19

      Europe relies on ‘queen’ Merkel more than ever

      BRUSSELS: Ten years after she took office, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stands alone as the leader of a European Union (EU) that is grappling with multiple crises, despite the fact she has been weakened domestically, analysts said. Merkel’s trailblazing decision to welcome refugees during the migration crisis came after she led the...

      Russia, China agree on $2b deal for 24 Su-35 warplanes
      Nov19

      Russia, China agree on $2b deal for 24 Su-35 warplanes

      Russia and China have agreed on the sale of 24 advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighters to Beijing, the Russian state holding Rostec said on Thursday. The deal – which military experts say could be worth more than $2 billion – represents the first time a foreign state has purchased the Su-35. A representative of Rostec, speaking to AFP, confirmed a deal...

      Russian ban on Ukraine goods import – more opportunities for Azerbaijan
      Nov19

      Russian ban on Ukraine goods import – more opportunities for Azerbaijan

      …read more Source: Today.Az

      EU Ambassador: “Trade sector with Armenia will be weaker in the new EU agreement”
      Nov19

      EU Ambassador: “Trade sector with Armenia will be weaker in the new EU agreement”

      The European Union is reviewing the European Neighborhood Policy. Today during the meeting with journalists the EU Ambassador to Armenia Piotr Switalski presented the details of the new document on the ENP review released in Brussels. “Neighborhood Policy review began at the end of 2014, in the process of which we included all the people...

      Athletics doping scandal: Russia ruled in breach of Wada code
      Nov19

      Athletics doping scandal: Russia ruled in breach of Wada code

      Along with Argentina, Ukraine, Bolivia, Andorra and Israel, it has been deemed “non-compliant” by Wada. …read more Source: Kazakh...

      Russia did not ask for sanctions relief with new Ukraine debt deal – PM
      Nov19

      Russia did not ask for sanctions relief with new Ukraine debt deal – PM

      MANILA (Reuters) – Russia did not ask the West to lift sanctions against Moscow when it offered Ukraine a new debt restructuring deal, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...