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IMF rules Ukraine must repay Russian bond
The International Monetary Fund ruled Wednesday that Ukraine must repay a $3 billion bond bought by Russia in 2013. Kiev had been trying to force Moscow to accept restructuring terms agreed with U.S. investment firm Franklin Templeton but Russia insisted that the debt, which matures Sunday, must be paid in full. The IMF has decided that the money...
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[Ticker] Putin admits ‘military’ tasks in Ukraine
Russian leader Vladimir Putin told an annual TV conference Thursday: “We never said there were no people there [Ukraine] who were carrying out certain tasks including in the military sphere … But that does not mean there are Russian troops there, feel the difference.” He previously denied any military involvement. …read...
Why Europe shouldn’t cooperate with Russia’s economic bloc
There are several encouraging developments in the European Union’s position on Ukraine and Russia. This week, EU leaders are expected to renew sanctions against Russia for its ongoing invasion of and aggression against Ukraine. Effective next month, the EU’s trade deal with Ukraine will kick in, after a year’s delay to placate...
Russia imposes Ukraine trade measures
Russia has cancelled free trade privileges for Ukraine from 1 January, but says it still wants to meet for talks with EU mediators this weekend. …read more Source:...
Hollande sees glimmer of hope for 2017
PARIS — For the first time in three years, François Hollande can contemplate the slim possibility that he might have a chance to be reelected as France’s president in 2017. The outcome of regional elections on December 13, which highlighted divisions between the far right and the mainstream opposition conservatives, gives the French...
Matteo Renzi’s pipeline politics
MILAN — Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is expected to vent his frustration at the EU summit Thursday at what he sees as German duplicity about energy policy and sanctions on Russia. Italian officials claim Berlin is on the one hand demanding unified EU action when it comes to sanctions on Russia for its military takeover of Crimea and parts of...
[Feature] No place for human rights in EU-Turkey visa talks
The EU has a formidable instrument to promote its values overseas: visa-free travel. It worked in Ukraine. But it’s not being used in Turkey. …read more Source:...
Economic sanctions against Russia: What to expect next?
This week is likely to be crucial for the extension of EU economic sanctions against Russia. On Monday, Ministers of Foreign Affairs met to discuss the issue; although the final decision is likely to be taken by Heads of State during the European Council on Thursday and Friday. Sanctions are due to expire in January 2016, and an extension of six...
Poland and Lithuania rebuke Juncker on Russia
Poland and Lithuania have rebuked the European Commission for seeking closer economic ties with Russia while it continues to wage war in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
[Ticker] Russia sanctions to be discussed by EU diplomats Friday
The extension of EU sanctions against Russia will be discussed by member states’ EU ambassadors Friday, European Council president Donald Tusk said Tuesday. The decision was postponed last week after Italy asked for a political debate at this week’s EU summit. …read more Source:...
