Section: The United Kingdom
EU to counter Russian propaganda by promoting ‘European values’
Document outlines measures to provide alternative sources of information amid increasingly polarised media environment sparked by war in Ukraine. RFE/RL reportsThe European Union aims to counter Russian propaganda by boosting support for independent media in “eastern neighbourhood” countries and increasing awareness of “disinformation activities...
‘Armenia is not a new Maidan. Please don’t make it one’
Protests against electricity price hikes in Yerevan have little in common with Ukraine’s uprising – but Russian geopolitical rhetoric has a habit of making self-fulfilling prophecies, says Paul Goble Related: Armenia protests escalate after police turn on demonstrators Many Russian analysts are hurrying to suggest that this week’s...
VIDEO: Upbeat but hurt? Russia sanctions one year on
One year after the EU imposed sanctions on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis, Moscow announces it will renew its ban on some EU produce. …read more Source:...
Britain to step up training of Ukrainian armed forces
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain said on Wednesday it would step up its training program for Ukraine’s armed forces as they battle pro-Russian separatist fighters in the east of the country. …read more Source:...
Armenia protests escalate after police turn on demonstrators
Public anger over steep increase in electricity prices spreads beyond the capital as Russia compares demonstrations to Maidan movement in Ukraine Thousands of Armenians have taken to the streets to protest against electricity rate hikes, marching on the presidential palace and staging all-night sit-ins around the main square of the capital,...
Russian former leader of Ukraine rebels warns of ‘big war’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A ceasefire is likely to collapse in east Ukraine and Russia could be drawn into a “big war” to cleanse the “sore on its borders”, the former leader of the region’s pro-Russian separatists said. …read more Source:...
NATO says won’t be dragged into arms race with Russia
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The head of NATO said on Wednesday the alliance would not be forced into a new arms race with Russia but that what he called Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine had compelled it to strengthen its defenses. …read more Source:...
Russia and America: how serious is the threat of a new Cold War?
Credits JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Image Alt Text Obama and Putin during the 2013 G8 summit at Lough Erne US decides to move weapons onto Russia’s doorstep as Vladimir Putin vows to bulk up his nuclear arsenal In Depth Wednesday, …read more Source: The...
Russia considers more import curbs after EU extends sanctions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is considering more import curbs on Western goods, including confectionery, canned fish products and flowers, a minister said on Wednesday, part of Moscow’s response to EU sanctions over Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Dutch propose international tribunal to prosecute suspects in MH17 atrocity
Netherlands discusses UN-backed court in order to encourage cooperation from Russia over shooting down of airliner over UkraineThe Netherlands is discussing with its allies an international tribunal to prosecute those suspected of downing a Malaysian airliner over rebel-held eastern Ukraine last year, sources familiar with the discussions have...
