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Putin a bigger threat than Islamic State – McCain
SYDNEY: Russian President Vladimir Putin is a bigger threat to world security than the so-called Islamic State group, according to veteran US Senator John McCain who also admits Donald Trump makes him “nervous”. Republican McCain—one of US President Trump’s most outspoken critics in his own party—said Russia’s alleged meddling in...
Macron, Putin hold ‘frank’ talks on Syria, Ukraine
VERSAILLES: France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin sought to improve their countries’ strained ties Monday during talks at Versailles palace the French leader described as “extremely frank.” Their first meeting since Macron took office provided another test of the Frenchman’s diplomatic...
Macron hosts Putin in latest diplomatic test
France – France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday held their first meeting since the French leader came to office, with differences on Ukraine and Syria in full view. …read more Source: GMA News...
Macron hosts Putin in latest diplomatic test
PARIS: France’s new President Emmanuel Macron was to host Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday in the latest test of his diplomatic mettle after vowing firm stands on Ukraine and Syria. “It is essential to talk to Russia because there are many international issues that will not be resolved without a tough exchange with the...
Putin, Macron to air tough issues at Versailles meet
PARIS: France’s new President Emmanuel Macron will hold delicate talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday with the two countries harboring longstanding differences over Ukraine and Syria. Coming just three weeks after an election in which the Kremlin was widely seen as backing centrist Macron’s far-right rival...
Putin, Macron to air tough issues at Versailles meet
PARIS, France – France’s new President Emmanuel Macron will hold delicate talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, May 29, with the two countries harboring longstanding differences over Ukraine and Syria. Coming just 3 weeks after an election in which the Kremlin was widely seen as backing centrist … …read...
Trump rows shadow acrimonious G7 summit
TAORMINA, Italy: G7 leaders on Friday found common cause on combatting terrorism after the bloodshed in Manchester but failed to bridge a gulf between Donald Trump and US partners on trade and climate change. On the opening day of a two-day summit, the leaders endorsed a British call urging internet service providers and social media companies to...
Trump and other leaders clash on trade, climate at G7
From L-R, European Council President Donald Tusk, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, U.S. President Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President...
EU’s Tusk calls on G7 to maintain Russia sanctions
TAORMINA, Italy: European Union president Donald Tusk called Friday on G7 leaders to maintain sanctions on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, but the White House said it did not yet “have a position” on the issue. The EU and United States under then president Barack Obama imposed sanctions on Moscow over its 2014 annexation of Crimea and...
IMF sets tough new Ukraine loan demands
KIEV: The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it will only release a new tranche payment to Ukraine once parliament approves a long-stalled pension system overhaul and land privatization legislation. The IMF said after completing its latest mission to the war-torn country that Ukraine’s economy was continuing to recover from a dire...
