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      OSCE chief says ‘good chance for peace’ in Ukraine
      Apr20

      OSCE chief says ‘good chance for peace’ in Ukraine

      VILNIUS – The OSCE chief said Monday a truce was holding in a key village in eastern Ukraine and urged rival sides to “embrace a good chance for peace” in the war-torn region. …read more Source: Bangkok...

      OSCE chief says ‘good chance for peace’ in Ukraine
      Apr20

      OSCE chief says ‘good chance for peace’ in Ukraine

      VILNIUS (AFP) – The OSCE chief said Monday a truce was holding in a key village in eastern Ukraine and urged rival sides to embrace a good chance for peace in the war-torn region.The news this morning is that our people, our monitors have brokered a truce in Shyrokyne, down near Mariupol, OSCE secretary general Lamberto Zannier said.And...

      INS Visakhapatnam: 11 things you need to know about India’s latest destroyer warship
      Apr20

      INS Visakhapatnam: 11 things you need to know about India’s latest destroyer warship

      Chief of Naval Staff RK Dhowan launched India’s latest destroyer warship at the Mazagon Dock Limited on Monday, which is part of the Project 15B. However, it is only in July 2018 that the ship will be inducted into the Indian Navy. It is during the induction or commissioning of the destroyer that it will be christened as the Indian Naval...

      Russian economy is ‘stabilizing’: Deputy PM Dvorkovich
      Apr20

      Russian economy is ‘stabilizing’: Deputy PM Dvorkovich

      Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich talks about the nation’s economy, oil prices and the effects of sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European UnionRussia’s Putin says ready to work with United StatesRussia’s Putin promises better outlookRussia blames U.S. for security crises and turmoil in UkraineMoscow condemns...

      Ukraine accuses pro-Russians rebels of launching attacks
      Apr20

      Ukraine accuses pro-Russians rebels of launching attacks

      The Ukrainian military on Sunday accused pro-Russian rebels of bombarding its positions with heavy armament, including missile launchers, which are ostensibly prohibited under the Minsk peace accord … …read more Source: Japan Herald...

      Kiev Ready to Restore Work of Banking Sector in Donbass
      Apr20

      Kiev Ready to Restore Work of Banking Sector in Donbass

      In November 2014, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko signed a decree, essentially imposing an economic blockade in southeastern Ukraine. The decree, in particular, stipulated the suspension of … …read more Source: Japan Herald...

      Why Russia’s decline is no cause for celebration
      Apr19

      Why Russia’s decline is no cause for celebration

      As Europe debates whether to maintain its sanctions regime against Russia, the Kremlin’s policy of aggression towards Ukraine continues unabated. Russia is in long-term decline, but it still poses a very real threat to the international order in Europe and… …read more Source:...

      Norway asks Moscow to explain deputy PM’s island visit despite sanctions
      Apr19

      Norway asks Moscow to explain deputy PM’s island visit despite sanctions

      Norway said on Sunday it has sought an explanation from Moscow for a visit to a Norwegian island by Russia’s deputy prime minister, who is banned from Norway in keeping with international sanctions against him over Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...

      Norway asks Moscow to explain deputy PM's island visit despite sanctions
      Apr19

      Norway asks Moscow to explain deputy PM's island visit despite sanctions

      OSLO (Reuters) – Norway said on Sunday it has sought an explanation from Moscow for a visit to a Norwegian island by Russia’s deputy prime minister, who is banned from Norway in keeping with international sanctions against him over Ukraine. …read more Source: The...

      Lenin statues toppled in government-held eastern Ukraine
      Apr19

      Lenin statues toppled in government-held eastern Ukraine

      Masked men have toppled several statues of the Soviet leader Lenin in eastern Ukraine, in a fresh show of anti-Russian sentiment as Kiev battles pro-Moscow separatists. …read more Source: South China Morning...