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      Ukraine crisis: In the trenches on the rebel front line near Donetsk
      Feb27

      Ukraine crisis: In the trenches on the rebel front line near Donetsk

      On the outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Donetsk, separatists occupy trenches and trade fire with the country’s army …read more Source: The...

      OPINION: Europe Under Merkel’s (Informal) Leadership
      Feb27

      OPINION: Europe Under Merkel’s (Informal) Leadership

      In this column, Emma Bonino, a former Italian foreign minister and former European Commissioner, argues that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the de facto representative of Europe in the world today, putting other European heads of states and institutions in the shade. Moreover, the economic and political measures taken by EU member countries...

      ‘Put Put Putin’ song a surprise Youtube hit
      Feb27

      ‘Put Put Putin’ song a surprise Youtube hit

      A satirical song by an Austrian pop band about Russian leader Vladimir Putin has become a surprise hit on Youtube after gathering a fan base in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Local...

      EU’s Mogherini discusses gas supply, Ukraine with Russia’s Lavrov
      Feb27

      EU’s Mogherini discusses gas supply, Ukraine with Russia’s Lavrov

      European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini discussed gas supply problems and the implementation of a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine in a 20-minute phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday, Reuters reports. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...

      Security Council to hold emergency session on Ukraine
      Feb27

      Security Council to hold emergency session on Ukraine

      The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session to discuss the situation in Ukraine on Friday, exactly a year since Russian troops and pro-Moscow forces began seizing territory in the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea. …read more Source: France...

      Donald Tusk and Rossen Plevneliev discuss conflict in Ukraine and effect on the Balkans
      Feb27

      Donald Tusk and Rossen Plevneliev discuss conflict in Ukraine and effect on the Balkans

      The conflict in Ukraine and its effect on the Balkan region and the rest of Europe were in the focus of attention during the talks between Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev and the President of the European Council Donald Tusk. The two are of the opinion that the changing situation presupposes that EU countries are united and talk in one and...

      Authorities  “prepared for worst-case gas scenario”
      Feb27

      Authorities “prepared for worst-case gas scenario”

      Serbian citizens “have no reason for concern” over gas deliveries as the country has three to four months’ worth of supplies, Aleksandar Antic said on Thursday.”Today we have all the balances established and a readiness to ensure normal supplies of all fuels to Serbian citizens, distribution systems and the economy,...

      [Ticker] Russia confirms participation in gas talks in Brussels
      Feb27

      [Ticker] Russia confirms participation in gas talks in Brussels

      Russia’s energy minister Alexander Novak confirmed on Friday his participation in a trilateral meeting on gas supplies between Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission to be held in Brussels on 2 March. Novak said that the issue of Russian gas supplies to Donbas in eastern Ukraine may also be discussed. …read more Source:...

      Russia, Ukraine to Take Part in Gas Meeting with EU Next Week
      Feb27

      Russia, Ukraine to Take Part in Gas Meeting with EU Next Week

      Moscow and Kiev are due to attend a three-way meeting on gas issues in Brussels, the EU Commission has said. Trilateral gas talks Russia-Ukraine-Commission confirmed. @MarosSefcovic meets with RU & UA Energy Ministers in Brussels on Monday 2 March. — Anna-Kaisa Itkonen (@AK_Itkonen) February 26, 2015 “Trilateral gas talks...

      Ukraine sends $15 million for gas, says Russian energy minister
      Feb27

      Ukraine sends $15 million for gas, says Russian energy minister

      KRASNOYARSK, Russia (Reuters) – Ukraine has sent $15 million to pay for Russian gas, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday, just days after Moscow had threatened to cut off supplies to its neighbor due to non-payment. …read more Source:...