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EU likely to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine – Hollande
KRUEN, Germany (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said it was likely that EU sanctions imposed on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine would be extended until the end of the year. …read more Source: The...
Russia ramps up motor fuel sales to Ukraine, regardless of conflict
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian companies, spurred by healthy profits, have sharply raised sales of vital motor fuel to Ukraine this year, while at the same time also supplying the area of the country held by pro-Moscow separatists. …read more Source: The...
Moscow urges West to push Kiev to fulfill Minsk agreement
Russia on Monday urged the West to exercise its influence over Ukrainian authorities in order to ensure the full implementation of the Minsk agreement as this year’s G7 summit is underway in Bavaria, Germany. …read more Source:...
UPDATE1: G-7 opposes S. China Sea reclamation, urges Ukraine cease-fire
…read more Source: Kyodo News
G7 warns could toughen sanctions against Russia
ELMAU CASTLE (GERMANY) – G7 leaders on Monday warned Russia that they stood ready to toughen sanctions over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine conflict, as escalating violence sparked fears that a ceasefire deal could be unravelling. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Angela Merkel says G7 ready to strengthen sanctions against Russia if needed
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries were ready, if necessary, to strengthen sanctions against Russia over its involvement in the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: The Times of...
History becomes a weapon in Russia-West rift over Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – History has become a weapon in Russia’s battle with the West over Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin looks increasingly to the past to whip up patriotism and rally support. …read more Source: The...
Merkel says G7 ready to strengthen sanctions vs. Russia if needed
KRUEN, Germany (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries were ready, if necessary, to strengthen sanctions against Russia over its involvement in the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: The...
G7 summit: Obama, Hollande reach agreement on Ukraine crisis, Iran nuke deal
United States President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande have reportedly agreed on some of the world’s most pressing issues, including the imposition of sanctions on Russia in the light of its actions in Ukraine and the need to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the White House said. The two leaders agreed that the...
Ukraine says rebels have army of ‘mid-sized European state’
KIEV – Ukraine’s defence minister on Monday accused pro-Russian rebels backed up by Moscow’s forces of assembling a 40,000-strong army sufficient for a “mid-sized European state”. …read more Source: Bangkok...
