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Putin in Greek trip as EU sanctions talks loom
The visit, Putin’s first to the EU since December, comes at a low ebb in relations between Russia and Europe over the conflict in Ukraine that broke out in 2014, with sanctions still in force against Moscow. …read more Source: Channel...
Freed by Russia, Ukraine’s ‘Joan of Arc’ may prove thorn in own leaders’ side
Securing pilot Nadiya Savchenko’s release from Russian captivity was a PR coup for Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko but the outspoken woman feted as the nation’s “Joan of Arc” may ultimately prove a thorn in his side. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine files defence in US$3 billion Russia Eurobond case
Ukraine filed its defence on Friday with a British court over a US$3 billion (2 billion pounds) debt to Russia, arguing that the original loan agreement with its neighbour and former ally was invalid, the Foreign Ministry and Finance Ministry said in a statement. …read more Source: Channel...
Insight – How a 26-year-old Ukrainian took on Odessa’s customs service
The head of customs at the Black Sea port of Odessa says her job used to be such a money-spinner the going bribe for securing it was US$5 million (3.4 million pounds). …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine bans Gorbachev over support for Crimea annexation
Ukraine has banned former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev from entry for the next five years over his support for Russia’s seizure of Crimea, a spokeswoman for Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
Kremlin – Savchenko’s release won’t accelerate warming in EU-Russia ties
President Vladimir Putin has consistently expressed his willingness to improve ties with the European Union, the Kremlin said on Thursday, but the release of Ukrainian Nadiya Savchenko from a Russian jail is unlikely to make this task easier. …read more Source: Channel...
Plane carrying Ukraine’s Savchenko from Russia lands in Kiev – Poroshenko
A plane transporting detained Ukrainian service woman Nadiya Savchenko from Russia to Ukraine has landed in Kiev, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Jailed pilot Savchenko freed by Russia, expected in Kiev shortly
Jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko has been freed by Russia and is expected in Kiev shortly, several sources in the Ukrainian presidency told AFP Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Jailed Ukraine pilot heads home under prisoner swap with Russia – sources
Ukrainian service woman Nadiya Savchenko was heading home on a plane from Russian captivity on Wednesday, part of an exchange for two Russians detained in Ukraine, two sources close to the swap told Reuters. …read more Source: Channel...
Pilot Savchenko is on plane bound for Kiev from Russia
Detained Ukrainian servicewoman Nadiya Savchenko is on board a plane returning to Ukraine from Russia, a source close to a deal to swap the pilot for two Russians held by Kiev said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
