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Russia will not ask for early repayment of Ukraine debt – Finance Ministry
Russia will not request early repayment of debt owed by Ukraine, Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak said on Monday. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia threatens to aim nuclear missiles at Denmark ships if it joins NATO shield
COPENHAGEN – Russia threatened to aim nuclear missiles at Danish warships if Denmark joins NATO’s missile defence system, in comments Copenhagen called unacceptable and NATO said would not contribute to peace.Denmark said in August it would contribute radar capacity on some of its warships to the missile shield, which the Western...
West should consider all tools, including arms, for Ukraine – NATO general
The West should consider using all its tools to help Ukraine, including sending defensive weapons, NATO’s top military commander said on Sunday. …read more Source: Channel...
West should consider all tools, including arms, for Ukraine – Nato general
March 22, 2015 6:11 PMBRUSSELS (Reuters) – The West should consider using all its tools to help Ukraine, including sending defensive weapons, Nato’s top military commander said on Sunday. …read more Source: The Straits...
Artillery fire breaks out in east Ukraine
Intensive artillery fire broke out Sunday near the rebel-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, apparently breaking an internationally brokered ceasefire between pro-Russian separatists and the Ukrainian government, an AFP reporter said.The sound of explosions began at 9:00 am (0600 GMT) and appeared to come from the area of Donetsk airport, a...
Pipe dreams? Turkey aims to be gas transit hub
Turkey has staked a claim to become a major transit hub with two new pipelines to pump gas from Azerbaijan and Russia to Europe, but boasting may prove easier than fulfilling the ambitious projects.Turkey and Azerbaijan last week started work on the new 1,850 kilometre (1,150 mile) overland Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) which by...
In Ukraine, some Russians take up arms against Putin
When Andrei Krasilnikov hugged his wife good-bye last week and climbed onto a bus to take him back to the frontline in eastern Ukraine, his motive was typical of those fighting for Kiev – to defend his family and future from what he perceives as Russian aggression.What sets him apart from his brothers-in-arms is his Russian citizenship....
Poland and US Army hold joint air defence exercises near Warsaw
The U.S. Army Europe has deployed a Patriot missile defence battery near Warsaw as part of joint exercises with Poland aimed at reassuring the NATO member in light of the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in rebel attacks in past 24 hours – Kiev military
Two Ukrainian servicemen were killed in attacks by Russian-backed separatist rebels in the east of Ukraine in the 24 hours up to Saturday morning despite an agreed ceasefire, the Kiev military said. …read more Source: Channel...
Turkey offers Ukraine US$50 million loan – Ukraine’s Poroshenko
Turkey has offered a US$50 million loan to Ukraine to help cover its budget deficit, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said in a joint press conference with Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan. …read more Source: Channel...
