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Ukraine releases ‘key MH17 suspect’ ahead of expected prisoner swap with Russia
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Ukraine central bank sounds alarm over threats to officials after car blaze
Ukraine’s central bank said the torching of a vehicle owned by the family of its former governor, Valeria Gontareva, was evidence of “psychological and physical pressure” being exerted on her, days after Gontareva herself was hit by a car in London. …read more Source::...
Ukraine releases MH17 plane crash ‘suspect’
Vladimir Tsemakh, who was arrested in June, may be part of prisoner swap deal with RussiaA Ukrainian court has released a potential suspect and key witness in the shooting down of MH17,as Russia’s president said the two countries were working on a deal to swap prisoners.Vladimir Tsemakh had bragged on video of commanding an anti-air brigade...
Putin says major Russian prisoner swap with Ukraine is close
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine was close, after a court in Kiev freed on bail a man suspected of involvement in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight over eastern Ukraine in 2014. …read more Source::...
MH17 Ukraine plane crash: ‘Key witness’ released
A Ukrainian court releases a potentially key witness to the downing of the Malaysian airliner MH17. …read more Source::...
Russia’s Putin says talks with Ukraine on prisoner swap nearly complete
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that talks with Ukraine on an exchange of prisoners were being finalised and that the swap could involve a large number of people. …read more Source::...
Russia and Ukraine to carry out prisoner swap in ‘near future’
Putin announcement sets stage for possible breakthrough in relations between countries …read more Source:: Financial...
Russian elections: what’s at stake?
Description A young man shouts slogans during an opposition unauthorised rally in central Moscow in August Credits Alexander Nemenov/AFP/Getty Images Alt Text Moscow rally Sunday’s vote comes as unrest simmers across the country, and Russia mourns the anniversary of devastating 1999 bombings …read more Source:: The...
Instant Opinion: Boris has ‘fallen at the first hurdle’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 4 September Analysis Wednesday, September 4, 2019 – 11:05am The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each. 1. Tom Kibasi in The Guardian on our risk-taking prime minister Boris...
Ukraine strips MPs of legal immunity in victory for populist president
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