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Russia fumes at expulsion of TV reporter from Ukraine
KIEV: A new public-relations war raged Thursday between Moscow and Kiev after Ukraine deported a reporter with Russia’s Channel One television for allegedly running “destructive” stories about the crisis-torn ex-Soviet state. Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) said it had expelled Alexandra Cherepnina for basing one of...
Russia says new U.S. military strategy is confrontational
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Thursday a new U.S. military strategy was confrontational and would not help improve relations with Moscow, strained by the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: The...
EU gives €15m worth of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The European Union (EU) has announced a new aid package worth €15 million (US$16.57 million) to help people affected by crisis in eastern Ukraine.The new package, which was announced by European Commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management Christos Stylianides during his visit on Wednesday, came amid concerns over the humanitarian...
Kazakhstan Expands Visa-Free Regime up to 19 Countries, Extends It to End of 2017
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – On June 26, the government of Kazakhstan issued a resolution expanding the number of countries included in a trial visa-free regime and extended that regime until Dec. 31, 2017. “This step is aimed at further improvement of a favourable visa and...
In Twitter Chat, Kazakh FM Covers Ukraine, Afghanistan, EXPO 2017, Visa Free Regime
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov held a live Twitter chat with Internet users July 1 on the eve of the Day of Diplomatic Service. Announcements about the upcoming chat were posted in advance on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Twitter page....
Ukraine leader lays out vision of new war-time constitution
KIEV (AFP) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday proposed constitutional changes giving sweeping powers to the regions but critically failing to address demands of pro-Russian militants in the separatist east.Poroshenkos new vision of the ex-Soviet states basic law trims presidential controls over the provinces and extends to...
Ukraine halts Russian gas imports amid price row
Ukraine halted natural gas imports from Russia yesterday after a failure to agree on a price for the third quarter, state transport monopoly Ukrtransgaz said, in talks loaded with the political tension between the two. …read more Source: South China Morning...
EU provides Ukraine 15 mln euros for humanitarian assistance
The European Union here on Wednesday announced a new aid package worth 15 million euros (16.6 million US dollars) in humanitarian response to people affected by the crisis in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: China...
Russia halts gas delivery to Ukraine over pricing disputes
Russian gas giant Gazprom confirmed on Wednesday that it cut off the gas flow to Ukraine on the grounds that Kiev failed to made an advance payment for July gas deliveries. …read more Source: China...
Russia halts gas delivery to Ukraine over pricing disputes
Russian gas giant Gazprom confirmed on Wednesday that it cut off the gas flow to Ukraine on the grounds that Kiev failed to made an advance payment for July gas deliveries. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
