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Putin-Trump phone call expected on Saturday – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to speak by telephone this Saturday, the Kremlin said, a first step towards what Trump has billed as a normalisation of relations after three years of tensions sparked by the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine demands say in any Russia-U.S. talks to end conflict on its territory
BERLIN – Ukraine must have a say in any deal struck between Russia and the United States aimed at ending violence in eastern Ukraine, its deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday. Ukraine, which has been battling pro-Russian separatists in its… …read more Source:...
Ukraine demands say in any Russia-US talks to end conflict on its territory
Ukraine must have a say in any deal struck between Russia and the United States aimed at ending violence in eastern Ukraine, its deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
More Mandarin learners in Ukraine
Ukrainian Zvenyhorodskyi Pavlo says he has learned two things in his journey to learn Chinese. “First, is to adjust your attitude, and second, to respect and embrace the culture. Hotpot, for instance, could be a good start.” In October, the 21-year-old, whose Chinese name is Zeng Ziru, won the second prize in Chinese Bridge, an annual...
Exclusive: Germany nears decision to beef up short-range air defenses – sources
BERLIN – Germany is nearing a decision to replace its aging short-range air defense systems and help fill a gap that has caused concern among NATO members after Russia’s annexation of Crimea, two sources familiar with the issue said. A decision… …read more Source:...
Exclusive – Germany nears decision to beef up short-range air defences: sources
Germany is nearing a decision to replace its ageing short-range air defence systems and help fill a gap that has caused concern among NATO members after Russia’s annexation of Crimea, two sources familiar with the issue said. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine says Russian sanctions must stay, rejects talk of Trump deal
Ukraine’s president said on Tuesday world powers should keep sanctions on Russia, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to consider reducing the penalties if Moscow proved a useful ally. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko says sanctions against Russia not linked to Middle East
HELSINKI – There is no link between the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East regarding the U.S.’s economic sanctions on Russia, Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko said on Tuesday. Asked in a news conference in the Finnish capital about… …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko says sanctions against Russia not linked to Middle East
There is no link between the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East regarding the U.S.’s economic sanctions on Russia, Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko said on Tuesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukrainian president calls for global response to Russian threat
DAVOS, Switzerland – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called for a worldwide effort to counter the threat of Russian cyber warfare and urged the United States to “be great again” by demonstrating leadership on issues such as global security. … …read more Source:...
