Section: The United Kingdom
Prisoner Swap Hope For Ukraine Pilot In Russia
A proposed transfer involves jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko being handed over in exchange for two Russian soldiers. …read more Source: Sky...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko hints at deal with Russia to swap pilot Savchenko
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Tuesday he and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had agreed a framework for a deal to secure the release of Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko from a 22-year jail sentence in Russia. …read more Source:...
Putin ‘agreed formula’ for prison swap
Ukraine’s president says he has agreed with Russia’s President Putin on a mechanism to swap Ukrainian prisoner Nadiya Savchenko for two Russians. …read more Source:...
Ukrainian president says Russia has agreed deal to free jailed pilot
Petro Poroshenko did not reveal if agreement to release Nadiya Savchenko entailed a swap for two Russian soldiers A deal has been reached with Russia to release a jailed Ukrainian pilot, said Ukraine’s president, Petro Poroshenko, but he did not say whether it would entail a swap for two Russian soldiers convicted of terrorism by...
Michael Gove gambles as he rejects single market membership
The Leave campaign’s move offers its opponents new economic ammunition. For months, EU supporters have been demanding clarity from the Leave campaign on what post-Brexit model it would seek. Would it seek to remain in the single market (like Norway) and risk the loss of sovereignty? (Existing members are required to accept the free movement...
Ukraine claims deal with Russia to release pilot Savchenko
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Russia is here to stay – the UK should engage with it
Britain must follow America’s lead and attempt to defuse conflicts with Russia. Russia is here to stay. As the largest country by area, the sixth largest economy, the ninth largest population, and a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, there is simply no denying the power and influence of Europe’s eastern neighbour....
Journalist faces charges in Russia-occupied Crimea
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Putin-Poroshenko in prisoner swap call
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine discuss the fate of jailed high-profile prisoners amid speculation they could be swapped. …read more Source:...
Kiev court convicts two Russian soldiers of terrorism
Pair sentenced to 14 years in jail but are likely to be swapped for Ukrainian pilot Nadiya SavchenkoTwo Russian soldiers captured in east Ukraine have been convicted of terrorism by a court in Kiev and sentenced to 14 years in jail. The defence lawyer for one of the men was murdered during the trial.The verdict, reached by a panel of three...
