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Putin wants air base in Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his ministers to agree a deal with Belarus so that Moscow can establish an air base in the ex-Soviet country, as Kremlin’s ties with the West remain at a post-Cold War low over the Ukraine crisis. The creation of a Russian military air base on the doorstep of the European Union in Belarus has...
Three Journalists Working with Meydan TV Detained
Baku / 20.09.15 / Turan: Three journalists working with online Meydan TV, Sevinj Vaghifgyzy, Ayten Ferhadova and Izolda Agayeva were detained at the Baku airport last night upon returning from training in Kiev. The colleagues of the journalists told Turan the guards announced the introduction of a ban on their entry and exit. After that the...
Assad must go, but when is negotiable: Kerry
London: US Secretary of State John Kerry said today that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must step down, but not necessarily immediately upon reaching a settlement to end the country’s civil war. Speaking after talks in London with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, Kerry said he was prepared to negotiate to achieve a solution but...
Putin gives go-ahead to Belarus airbase plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed the establishment of an airbase in neighboring Belarus, the latest move by Moscow to project its military power abroad. Saturday’s announcement, which comes at a time of tension with the West over Russian involvement in Ukraine and Syria, may also signal the Kremlin’s interest in keeping...
Kyrgyzstan will open 36 polling stations outside of the country
Bishkek, September 18 / Kabar /. Kyrgyzstan will open 36 polling stations outside of the country, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports. Thus, polling stations will be open in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, USA and Canada, Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, Austria,...
Ukraine soldier killed by landmine in separatist east
KIEV (AFP) – A Ukrainian soldier was killed, and another injured, after stepping on a land mine in the war-torn separatist east, but a new ceasefire deal remains in place, a military spokesman said Saturday.One soldier was killed and another injured in the Lugansk region, but the new truce, which came into force on September 1, is being...
Russian fighter jets in Syria raise serious questions
The United States is disturbed by Russia’s movement of tactical aircraft to Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday, acknowledging that the jets could pose a threat to American and allied military forces. US officials say Russia moved a small number of fighter jets to a base in Syria on Friday, hours after US Defense Secretary...
Vladimir Putin, Silvio Berlusconi Under Fire For Crimea Wine Tasting
Ukraine has launched a criminal probe into wine-tasting by Russian President Vladimir Putin and ex-Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi after they allegedly quaffed a $100,000 bottle of centuries-old win… …read more Source:...
Putin gives go-ahead to Belarus airbase plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed the establishment of an airbase in neighbouring Belarus, the latest move by Moscow to project its military power abroad.Saturday’s announcement, which comes at a time of tension with the West over Russian involvement in Ukraine and Syria, may also signal the Kremlin’s interest in keeping...
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Bashar al-Assad has to Step Down
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad (L) meets Senator John Kerry in Damascus REUTERS/Sana (SYRIA) . . WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has to go but the timing of his departure should be decided through negotiation. Speaking after talks with British Foreign Secretary...
