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German economy minister to discuss EU sanctions with Putin
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel, heading to Moscow for talks about trade with President Vladimir Putin, said on Wednesday he favoured a lifting of EU sanctions on Russia but that would require making progress on peace in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Biden meets Ukraine’s Poroshenko, urges faster reforms in energy, justice
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday and said it was imperative for Ukraine’s leadership to accelerate reforms needed to strengthen Ukraine’s energy and justice sectors, the White House said. …read more Source: Channel...
Slovakia’s Fico says Ukraine doing less than Russia to meet Minsk deal
Ukraine is doing less than Russia to meet its obligations under the Minsk agreement, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday, stepping up calls for the European Union to end sanctions against Moscow. …read more Source: Channel...
Clinton to meet Ukrainian leader in jab at Trump
Officials said Clinton would meet the beleaguered Ukrainian leader, who has struggled to keep his country on track since Moscow annexed Crimea and ramped up support for separatists in the east of the country. …read more Source: Channel...
IMF board approves US$1 billion loan disbursement to Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund said its board approved a long-awaited loan disbursement of about US$1 billion (755.57 million pounds) to Ukraine after a review of the country’s bailout program. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko welcomes release of more IMF aid
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Thursday welcomed a decision by the International Monetary Fund to release additional aid worth US$1 billion to Kiev, saying it showed that the world recognises that Ukraine was carrying out reforms. …read more Source: Channel...
UK’s Johnson reassures Ukraine of support after Brexit vote
Britain continues to support keeping sanctions on Russia, its foreign minister Boris Johnson said during a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, adding that London’s position was unchanged by June’s vote to leave the European Union. …read more Source: Channel...
Germany and France see fresh momentum from Ukraine ceasefire
The German and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday an attempt to revive a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine from midnight could set the scene for agreement next week on further peace moves. …read more Source: Channel...
Johnson says peace in east Ukraine depends mainly on Russia
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Wednesday making progress towards peace in eastern Ukraine depended primarily on the Kremlin, adding that it was crucial for the West to maintain sanctions against Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
Germany sees ‘sliver of hope’ in Ukraine ceasefire but urges further steps
Germany’s foreign minister said a recent attempt at a ceasefire between Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed separatists offers a “sliver of hope” and that he sees scope for further moves towards a lasting peace next week. …read more Source: Channel...
