Section: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Putin says Russian economy has passed ‘peak’ of problems
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said the worst was over for Russia’s crisis-hit economy, pointing to the recent rebound of the ruble despite Western sanctions over Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
‘Lady Death’ WWII sniper film aims for hit in Russia and Ukraine
MOSCOW – A Russian-Ukrainian film about a legendary Soviet sniper nicknamed “Lady Death” is aiming to be a hit on the silver screen in both nations, despite the crisis that has turned the former allies against each other. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine far-right leader made army advisor in move to control militias
KIEV – The controversial leader of Ukraine’s ultra-nationalist Pravy Sektor paramilitary group, which is fighting pro-Russian rebels alongside government troops, was made an army advisor Monday as Kiev seeks to tighten its control over volunteer fighters. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine annual inflation rate hits 45.8 percent: official
KIEV – Crisis-hit Ukraine saw its annual inflation rate hit 45.8 percent after a sharp acceleration of 10.8 percent in March, the country’s statistics office said Monday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
A year on, Putin’s Ukraine gamble brings mixed results
MOSCOW – A year since the start of the fighting in eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin may not have emerged the winner in his showdown with the West but he has not lost either, analysts say. …read more Source: Bangkok...
After a year at war, Ukraine at financial breaking point
PARIS – Bruised and battered after a year of armed conflict, Ukraine has been crippled by a combination of monetary, budgetary, industrial, banking and energy crises that could make it dependent on outside help for decades. …read more Source: Bangkok...
From rebellion to stalemate: a year of war in east Ukraine
DONETSK (UKRAINE) – On April 6, 2014, pro-Russian activists stormed the offices of the Donetsk regional administration and the Lugansk office of the secret service in eastern Ukraine, sparking a year-long insurgency against the Kiev government in which 6,000 people have died. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Putin offers to extend gas deal with Ukraine for three months
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia would extend the current gas deal with Ukraine by another three months, hours before it was due to expire. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ruble bounce rare ray of sunshine for crisis-hit Russian economy
MOSCOW – It’s been a torrid time of late for the Russian economy as the fallout from Ukraine and tumbling oil prices have plunged the country into financial crisis. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Hurry Kane quickly off mark, Spain sink Ukraine
PARIS – Man of the moment Harry Kane scored just moments into his international debut to seal a 4-0 win for England against Lithuania at Wembley in Euro 2016 qualifying on Friday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
