Section: Singapore
Russia’s Lavrov discusses Syria and Yemen with Kerry
May 22, 2015 2:40 AMMOSCOW (REUTERS) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the situation in Syria and Yemen as well as Ukraine with US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. …read more Source: The Straits...
Ukraine reports fresh casualties in east, OSCE sees violence spreading
One Ukrainian serviceman has been killed and eight wounded in fresh separatist attacks, the military said in Kiev on Thursday, as the OSCE security watchdog warned of a “worrisome” spread of violence in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
One Ukrainian serviceman killed in fresh fighting in east – Kiev military
One Ukrainian serviceman has been killed and eight have been wounded in fresh separatist attacks in eastern Ukraine in violation of a ceasefire, Ukrainian military spokesman Oleksander Motuzyanyk said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine crisis makes EU eastern partnership more important – Merkel
The crisis in Ukraine makes the European Union’s partnership with the bloc’s eastern neighbours more important than ever, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, insisting that the initiative is not directed against Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine crisis makes EU eastern partnership more important: Merkel
BERLIN – The crisis in Ukraine makes the European Union’s partnership with the bloc’s eastern neighbors more important than ever, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, insisting that the initiative is not directed against Russia. Speaking in… …read more Source:...
Russian return to G7 ‘unimaginable’ for now: Merkel
BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday a return of Russia to the Group of Seven major industrialised democracies was “unimaginable” as long as it flouts international law in Ukraine.But she also sought to allay Moscow’s fears about European influence in its Soviet-era satellite states, saying the so-called...
Russian return to G7 ‘unimaginable’ for now: Merkel
May 21, 2015 5:28 PMBERLIN (AFP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that a return of Russia to the Group of Seven major industrialised democracies was “unimaginable” as long as it flouts international law in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Straits...
Ukraine wants roadmap to EU accession at Riga summit – minister
Ukraine’s foreign minister said his country wants assurances at a summit with the European Union this week that it is a suitable candidate for EU membership and its citizens will gain visa-free travel to the bloc next year. …read more Source: Channel...
Poroshenko says Ukraine waging ‘real war’ with Russia
KIEV – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko sparked fresh Kremlin fury on Wednesday by warning that his crisis-torn country was fighting a “real war” against Russian aggressors that could escalate at any time.The pro-Western leader said the weekend capture of two purported Russian special forces members proved the separatist...
“Undesirable’ foreign NGOs may be a no-go in Russia
MOSCOW – Russian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a controversial bill allowing authorities to ban foreign NGOs deemed “undesirable” for the state, the latest step in a crackdown condemned by rights activists.Pro-Kremlin legislators overwhelmingly approved the legislation – which still has to be approved by the rubberstamp...
