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      America may offer Ukraine weapons to repel Russia
      Aug03

      America may offer Ukraine weapons to repel Russia

      WHEN Russian members of parliament uncorked champagne to celebrate the electoral victory of Donald Trump, they hoped that America would stop meddling in the former Soviet backyard and ease sanctions imposed in response to its war in Ukraine. But as some Russians are now saying, it was too early to drink it. On August 2nd Mr Trump reluctantly...

      America’s new economic sanctions may hurt Russia’s recovery
      Aug03

      America’s new economic sanctions may hurt Russia’s recovery

      IN LATE June Daimler, a German carmaker, broke ground on a new Mercedes-Benz plant north-west of Moscow. “We are confident in the long-term potential of Russia,” Markus Schäfer, a board member, said at the ceremony. The €250m ($296m) factory marked the first investment by a Western carmaker since America and the European Union slapped sanctions...

      Heavyweight Legend Wladimir Klitschko Retires From Boxing
      Aug03

      Heavyweight Legend Wladimir Klitschko Retires From Boxing

      Wladimir Klitschko has decided to retire from boxing, killing any hopes of a potential rematch with heavyweight king Anthony Joshua, according to Daily Mail. The Ukrainian was defeated by Joshua in a heavyweight blockbuster back in April and the Brit was eyeing another colossal bout in Las Vegas on November 11. But the 41-year-old released a...

      Kremlin, St Petersburg and Kiev before the Bolsheviks
      Aug02

      Kremlin, St Petersburg and Kiev before the Bolsheviks

      The images, taken between 1890 and 1900, reveal a what life was like in a decade when Nicholas II, Russia’s last Tsar, ascended to the throne following the death of his father. …read more Source: Daily...

      Trump signs Russia sanctions bill but says parts violate Constitution
      Aug02

      Trump signs Russia sanctions bill but says parts violate Constitution

      WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan bill placing new sanctions on Russia, but in a statement he claimed multiple aspects of the legislation violate the Constitution. In one of two statements released almost simultaneously Wednesday morning by the White House, Trump said he supports the law’s...

      Trump v Putin: US army chiefs call for White House to arm Russia’s enemies
      Aug02

      Trump v Putin: US army chiefs call for White House to arm Russia’s enemies

      DEFENCE chiefs in the US are pushing for Donald Trump to arm Ukraine amid aggression from Russia. …read more Source:...

      Trump approves new ‘flawed’ Russia sanctions
      Aug02

      Trump approves new ‘flawed’ Russia sanctions

      The action is punishment for alleged meddling in the US election and Russian actions in Crimea. …read more Source:...

      Contact group on Ukraine to reconvene in Minsk on 23 August
      Aug02

      Contact group on Ukraine to reconvene in Minsk on 23 August

      During the meeting on 2 August, the contract group reached an agreement on several matters related to the lists of persons detained in connection with the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source:...

      Parties to Ukraine conflict make progress on detainee lists
      Aug02

      Parties to Ukraine conflict make progress on detainee lists

      The ambassador welcomed the agreement on the protection of critical infrastructure reached by the Normandy Four leaders during a telephone conversation on 24 July. He also welcomed the support and efforts of the leaders to get heavy weapons and means withdrawn from the contact line. …read more Source:...

      Russian presenter punched live on air by 'drunk paratrooper' who shouts 'we will seize Ukraine'
      Aug02

      Russian presenter punched live on air by 'drunk paratrooper' who shouts 'we will seize Ukraine'

      This is the shocking moment a man punched a Russian presenter live on television and shouted “we will seize Ukraine”. …read more Source: London Evening...