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[Ticker] Crimean Tatars criticise Russian occupation in EU hearing
Mar24

[Ticker] Crimean Tatars criticise Russian occupation in EU hearing

The leader-in-exile of the Crimean Tatars, Refat Chubarov, told the EU parliament Tuesday that Moscow’s attempt to Russify the territory since it annexed it from Ukraine last year has led to systematic violations of Tatars’ rights, including closing down Tatar schools. He said he fears all Tatars could be deported. …read more...

[Feature] Controversial ventures pose questions for Euronews
Mar24

[Feature] Controversial ventures pose questions for Euronews

New ventures with a controversial Ukrainian oligarch and an Egyptian politician pose questions about Euronews’ independence and European identity. …read more Source:...

[Ticker] US House passes resolution to arm Ukraine
Mar24

[Ticker] US House passes resolution to arm Ukraine

The US house of representatives Monday passed a resolution urging president Obama to deliver “lethal defensive weapons” to Ukraine “to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity”. The vote took place days after US military chief Martin Dempsey said he would “absolutely consider” such aid. …read more...

[Ticker] Ukraine to temporarily stop buying Russian gas
Mar24

[Ticker] Ukraine to temporarily stop buying Russian gas

As of next Wednesday (1 April), Ukraine will stop buying natural gas from Russia, Ukrainian energy minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn said Monday, according to Reuters. Ukraine recently increased its gas imports from the EU, and with falling market prices, Ukraine believes it could get a better price for Russian gas. …read more Source:...

Russia, Ukraine and EU to hold gas talks in April
Mar23

Russia, Ukraine and EU to hold gas talks in April

Author(s): Dan Alexe h_51803091.jpg Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission will hold a new round of gas supply talks next month in pursuit of a deal that could help to defuse wider tensions between Moscow and Kiev. A preliminary meeting in Brussels on Friday had never been expected to yield major progress, with the two sides still far apart...

Steven Pinker on the distorted image of a world full of wars | The Guardian – United Kingdom
Mar23
[Ticker] Turkey urges protection of Crimean Tatars
Mar23

[Ticker] Turkey urges protection of Crimean Tatars

Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan during a trip to Kiev Friday offered a $50 million loan to Ukraine while urging protection of the rights of Crimean Tatars. Erdogan voiced support for the Minsk ceasefire brokered by Germany and France in February but avoided outright criticism of trade partner Russia. …read more Source:...

US says Russia still ‘pouring’ arms into Ukraine
Mar23

US says Russia still ‘pouring’ arms into Ukraine

Two days after EU leaders tied Russia sanctions to respect of a ceasefire accord, Nato and the US have said Russia is still “pouring” arms into Ukraine. …read more Source:...

EU to keep Russia sanctions until next year
Mar20

EU to keep Russia sanctions until next year

EU leaders have decided to extend economic sanctions on Russia until the end of the year, but to take the legal steps in the coming months. …read more Source:...

Only peace will bring end to sanctions against Russia, says EU
Mar20

Only peace will bring end to sanctions against Russia, says EU

The European Union will lift economic sanctions against Russia only when it fulfils all the conditions of a peace deal agreed with Ukraine, national leaders of the EU’s member states decided today (19 March) at a summit in Brussels. The agreement amounts to an adjustment of the EU’s eight-month-old regime of economic sanctions to...