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Russia says EU sanctions on Crimea unacceptable
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday new European Union sanctions banning investment in Crimea were “absolutely unacceptable” and amounted to discrimination against the Black Sea peninsula, which Moscow annexed from Kiev in March. …read more Source: The...
Vladimir Putin: West is trying to ‘defang’ the Russian bear
Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. (Source: AP) President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fix Russia’s economic woes within two years by diversifying away from its heavy reliance on oil and gas and voiced confidence that the plummeting ruble will soon...
Putin promises economic recovery, digs in on Ukraine
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin on Thursday tried to quell fears of economic collapse and vowed rapid recovery from the worst financial crisis of his rule but stressed that his position on Ukraine has not shifted. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Highlights – Putin says Russian economy will rebound, wants political solution in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual end-of-year news conference on Thursday. Below are extracts of the news conference: …read more Source: The...
Highlights – Putin says economy to rebound, wants end to Ukraine crisis
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual end-of-year news conference on Thursday. Below are some of his comments. …read more Source: The...
EU approves new Crimea sanctions
BRUSSELS (AFP) – The EU imposed additional sanctions Thursday on Crimea, banning all investment and cruise ships from its ports to force home the message the bloc will not recognise Russias illegal annexation of Ukraine territory.The annexation is illegal and what we are doing is part of the non-recognition policy, European Commission...
Angela Merkel Says Russia Sanctions Remain ‘Unavoidable’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed on Thursday that Europe’s goal remains a free and whole Ukraine and that Western sanctions against Russia remain unavoidable until that goal is reached. …read more Source:...
Putin promises economic recovery, digs in on Ukraine
MOSCOW (AFP) – President Vladimir Putin on Thursday tried to quell fears of economic collapse and vowed rapid recovery from the worst financial crisis of his rule but stressed that his position on Ukraine has not shifted.Speaking at an annual news conference, the Russian leader said that the economic downturn will last two years at most and...
EU bans investment in Crimea, targets oil sector, tourism
The European Union has imposed a ban on investment in Crimea, and other economic sanctions including measures aimed at keeping tourists away. …read more Source: The Times of...
EU approves fresh sanctions on Crimea
The European Union (EU) on Thursday imposed “substantial” additional sanctions on investment, services and trade with Crimea and Sevastopol, saying investment in Crimea or Sevastopol is outlawed from December 20. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
