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John Kerry threatens new sanctions against Russia
United States Secretary of State, John Kerry underlined that Washington and its allies will not be playing any games with Russia, now discussing the possibility of new sanctions against Moscow which now undermines the ceasefire in Ukraine. Mr. Kerry met with his counterpart in London, and clarified the message sent by the US Government to Russia...
Medvedev warns Kiev to pay for “separatist” gas
Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev warned that Kiev must pay for the natural gas which Gazprom has started delivering since yesterday, in areas occupied by pro-Russian separatists. This announcement follows a day after Ukrainian company Naftogaz announced that it will not be paying for this gas. This announcement was made on Medvedev’s website...
Ukraine: Both sides agree to start heavy weapons withdrawal
The government and rebels in eastern Ukraine have agreed to start pulling back heavy weapons from the frontline.A Russian general involved in the process said withdrawal would start on Sunday, but Ukraine did not confirm. The agreement between pro-Russian rebel leaders and Ukrainian forces is part of the terms of the Minsk ceasefire deal. The...
Foreign Minister Kotzias visits Kiev
Greece is ready to offer humanitarian aid to Ukraine and provide hospital treatment to patients, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on…Kotzias also said that Athens can offer know-how on constitutional and state of law issues. The foreign minister said that sanctions should help peace and diplomacy and not be “a tool of anger” in...
Greek FM backs Ukraine sovereignty, offers help with ‘humanitarian crisis’
On a visit to Kiev, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Thursday expressed Greece’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and for …read more Source:...
Greek foreign minister in Kiev, Paris for talks
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will visit Kiev on Thursday for a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Klimkin, the ministry has said in a statement. …read more Source:...
Poroshenko demands a “tough reaction” from the West against Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko demanded of German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the phone a “tough reaction” from the West against Russia. The ceasefire was agreed last week in Minsk. However, according to the Ukrainian President, Russia Rebels are responsible of the broken ceasefire. Petro Poroshenko called for a “tough reaction” from the...
Francois Hollande threatens Russia with sanctions if Minsk accord is not adhered to
French president Francois Hollande stated that there will be further economic sanctions on Russia, if the Minsk accord is not followed. It is reminded that in order for there to be an accord, there was a Summit in Minsk between the heads of France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia. He stated, however, that if the agreement is adhered to, EU sanctions...
Ukrainian parliament turns into ‘boxing ring’ (Watch Video)
Two Ukrainian MPs turned the Parliament in Kiev into a boxing ring when a brawl began in the chamber. According to Bloomberg, the “sluggers cum lawmakers” belong to the centrist party and to the center-right party, accordingly. …read more Source:...
Kotzias has telephone coversation with Lavrov
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias had a telephone communication earlier on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.Their discussion focused on the result of the Minsk talks regarding the crisis in Ukraine and on the ceasefire agreement that was reached. …read more Source:...
