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Russia heads into parliamentary election with firm Putin grip
Early voting is under way in Russia’s parliamentary election, dominated by Putin supporters, amid protests by Ukraine over the inclusion of Crimea in the poll. …read more Source:...
Moscow and the West aim to repair relations with NATO as EU prolongs sanctions on Russia
RUSSIA is meeting with NATO in a bid to end punishment for its aggressive actions in the Ukraine and Crimea. …read more Source:...
Duma-day machine
SINCE Russia’s last parliamentary election in 2011, when widespread fraud triggered mass protests, millions of Russians have fallen into penury. Wages have plunged, and labour protests are on the rise. Vladimir Putin’s forces are fighting openly in Syria and secretly in Ukraine. Polls show that 33% of Russians believe the country is...
Ukraine vows to speed up reforms
Kiev pledges crackdown on corruption as MF backs $1bn in aid …read more Source: Financial...
IMF board approves $1 billion loan disbursement to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said its board approved a long-awaited loan disbursement of about $1 billion to Ukraine after a review of the country’s bailout program. …read more Source:...
French, German ministers in Ukraine to revive peace deal
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Britain’s Johnson says peace in east Ukraine depends mainly on Russia
KIEV (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Wednesday making progress toward peace in eastern Ukraine depended primarily on the Kremlin, adding that it was crucial for the West to maintain sanctions against Russia. …read more Source:...
Germany sees ‘sliver of hope’ in Ukraine ceasefire, but urges further steps
KIEV (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Wednesday that moves toward a ceasefire between Ukrainian troops and separatists gave a “sliver of hope” and that the next steps in the Minsk peace process could be agreed next week. …read more Source:...
Secret of success
Despite a war and deep economic crisis, Ukraine’s Paralympians have stunned the world, the BBC’s Ben Sutherland reports. …read more Source:...
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in east despite truce
KIEV (Reuters) – Three Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 15 wounded in the past 24 hours in fighting with pro-Russian separatists, the Ukrainian military said on Tuesday – the first major casualties since a ceasefire came into force on Sept. 1. …read more Source:...
