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EU’s Mogherini sees Russia sanctions being renewed
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini expects sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine to be renewed in July, she told a German newspaper on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
Two crew members of Azeri plane still alive after Afghanistan crash – aviation authority
Two Ukrainian crew members on board an Azeri freight plane which crashed in Afghanistan on Wednesday are still alive, Azerbaijan’s civil aviation authority (DMAA) said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine, IMF agree terms to resume financial support – IMF
The International Monetary Fund has agreed with Ukraine the reform policies it must implement for the board to agree in July to dispense a long-delayed third tranche of loans under a US$17.5 billion (£12 billion) bailout programme, the fund said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Putin ready to discuss downing of passenger jet in Ukraine with Malaysian PM – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to discuss the issue of the downing of a Malaysian airliner in Ukraine in 2014 with visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak this week, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. …read more Source: Channel...
New police force finds old habits die hard in Ukraine
The launch of Ukraine’s new police patrol force last year sparked an internet craze of citizens posting selfies with newly recruited officers. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine wins Eurovision song contest
Ukrainian singer Jamala snatched victory from arch-rival Russia to win the Eurovision song contest on Saturday, adding a touch of political drama to the annual kitsch extravaganza. …read more Source: Channel...
Biden tells Ukraine US ready to OK loan guarantee – White House
U.S. Vice President Biden told Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in a call on Friday that the United States is prepared to move forward with a third loan guarantee agreement to support reforms, the White House said. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukrainian MPs clear path for Poroshenko ally to become top prosecutor
Ukrainian lawmakers paved the way on Thursday for a close ally of President Petro Poroshenko to become the new General Prosecutor, a position seen by the West as crucial to tackling entrenched corruption. …read more Source: Channel...
US, Britain, France block Russia bid to blacklist Syria rebels
Britain, the United States, France and Ukraine blocked a Russian proposal at the United Nations to blacklist Syrian rebel groups Jaish al-Islam and Ahrar al-Sham for links to Islamic State and al Qaeda militants, diplomats said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine, Russia agree some security measures – Germany
Ukraine and Russia agreed on Wednesday to create demilitarised zones and implement other security measures in separatist-held areas of eastern Ukraine, but they remained at odds over how to move towards local elections. …read more Source: Channel...
