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      Putin in Italy to get EU sanctions lifted, but no progress on Ukraine
      Oct17

      Putin in Italy to get EU sanctions lifted, but no progress on Ukraine

      It has been a busy few days for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who spent the tail end of the week in Europe both to bolster the Kremlin’s influence in Belgrade and attempt rapprochement with the EU in Milan. …read more Source: The...

      Ukraine peace plan blow as rebels reject Donetsk and Luhansk autonomy deal
      Oct17

      Ukraine peace plan blow as rebels reject Donetsk and Luhansk autonomy deal

      Announcement comes as Ukrainian forces say they have been shelled or otherwise attacked 50 times on Thursday …read more Source: The...

      Vladimir Putin under pressure to denounce rival elections in Ukraine
      Oct17

      Vladimir Putin under pressure to denounce rival elections in Ukraine

      EU leaders urge Russian president to demonstrate commitment to Minsk peace pact to stop crisis becoming a frozen conflictDavid Cameron and other EU leaders have urged the Russian president to criticise elections planned by separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine next month as a key sign of commitment to the fragile peace plan in the region.At a...

      Dutch warships dock in Estonia amid Russia, Ukraine worries  – The Baltic Times
      Oct17

      Dutch warships dock in Estonia amid Russia, Ukraine worries – The Baltic Times

      Four Dutch warships have docked in Estonia today to carry out joint NATO air exercises. The squadron includes an anti-aircraft frigate, a battle support ship, a patrol ship and a submarine, Pos… …read more Source: The Baltic...

      Ukraine: MH17 crash belongings arrive in Kharkiv
      Oct17

      Ukraine: MH17 crash belongings arrive in Kharkiv

      Personal belongings of passengers who died on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have been delivered to the town of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine. They had… …read more Source:...

      Sanctions against Russia hit Chechen leaders prize-winning racehorses
      Oct17

      Sanctions against Russia hit Chechen leaders prize-winning racehorses

      Thoroughbreds Zazou and Dashing Home unable to race and winnings frozen because Ramzan Kadyrov is target of sanctionsWestern sanctions against Russia have hit high-ranking officials, banks, oil companies, and now two prize-winning racehorses.The trainer of the celebrated thoroughbreds Zazou and Dashing Home cannot collect prize money won in races...

      Renzi feeling ‘positive’ over Ukraine solution
      Oct17

      Renzi feeling ‘positive’ over Ukraine solution

      Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he was “really positive” on the prospects for a solution to the Ukraine conflict after talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko. …read more Source: The Local...

      Putin in Ukraine talks amid EU gas threat
      Oct17

      Putin in Ukraine talks amid EU gas threat

      UPDATED: Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko in Milan on Friday in the latest attempt to ease tensions over the simmering conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Local...

      Bundeswehr drones can’t handle Ukraine winter
      Oct17

      Bundeswehr drones can’t handle Ukraine winter

      ‘Luna’ drones promised by Germany to monitor the Russian-Ukrainian border may not be sent after all – they can’t handle the bitter cold expected in the Ukrainian winter. …read more Source: The Local...

      Merkel and Putin in late night Ukraine meet
      Oct17

      Merkel and Putin in late night Ukraine meet

      Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions deep into the night on Thursday over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: The Local...