Section: France
Tsipras calls for end to ‘vicious cycle’ of sanctions after talks with Putin
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday called for an end to the “vicious cycle” of sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, while Russia’s President Vladimir Putin denied using Athens to sow discord within the EU. …read more Source: France...
Ukraine soldiers fighting in Donbass get Easter muffins
Ukraine celebrates the Orthodox festival of Easter this Sunday (April 12). Many Ukrainian soldiers fighting in the Donbass region will be away from… …read more Source:...
Russia strips immunity from rebel deputy after Crimea vote
Russia’s parliament has deprived an opposition deputy of his immunity. He could now face charges of embezzlement. Ilya Ponomaryov, who is now in… …read more Source:...
Putin’s popularity peaks a year into Ukraine conflict
One year on and with no definitive end to the fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia’s president Vladimir Putin continues to reign supreme at home where his popularity ratings have hit their highest since the conflict began. …read more Source: France...
Ukraine, when eastern protests developed into war
Several thousand angry demonstrators gathered on 6th April one year ago, outside the regional government building in Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine,… …read more Source:...
Ukrainian president lifts objections to referendum on state structure
The Ukrainian President says he is ready to hold a referendum on the future structure of the state, apparently lifting earlier objections. But Petro… …read more Source:...
Commitment to peace in Ukraine as ICRC distributes aid in the east
Ukrainian forces loyal to Kyiv are committed to maintaining the ceasefire in the war-torn east of the country, “President Petro… …read more Source:...
Slovakia: Pro-Ukraine demonstrators send message to visiting Lavrov
A small group of demonstrators gathered outside Slovakia’s presidential palace on Saturday to denounce Moscow’s role in the Ukraine crisis. The… …read more Source:...
Ukraine outlaws many Russian-produced police shows and films
A new Ukrainian law bans films and TV shows made after the end of the Soviet Union which glorify Russian police and armed forces. The legislation,… …read more Source:...
Russia’s gas discount to Ukraine extended
Ukraine, locked in a longstanding pricing row with Russia over gas, hopes to sign a memorandum with Moscow this month on supplies that will run until… …read more Source:...
