Section: The Guardian (The United Kingdom)
Summer in Ukraine’s Soviet-style island resort – in pictures
After stumbling on Kiev’s Hydropark, London-based photographer Freya Najade felt compelled to return to capture beach life from a bygone era … …read more Source: The...
Alexis Tsipras in Moscow asks Europe to end sanctions against Russia
Greek leader’s ‘springtime for Russian-Greek relations’ fails to extend to bailout loans from Vladimir Putin, but he warns sanctions could cause ‘new cold war’The Greek prime minister has called on Europe to end its sanctions against Russia during a visit to Moscow, warning that they could lead to a “new cold war”.Alexis Tsipras...
US military tactics falling behind those of adversaries, Pentagon official warns
Robert Work: ‘Our technological superiority is slipping. We see it every day’Deputy defense secretary wants to bring US military into ‘post-insurgency era’A “proliferation of precision” weapons and the spread of styles of warfare displayed by Russia in Ukraine risks ending “the American way of war that we have grown accustomed to over...
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras begins talks in Moscow with Vladimir Putin
Day before €458m payment to IMF is due, Athens insists it will not seek financial aid from Kremlin as analysts say Greece is playing both Russia and EU with visitThe Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has begun talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as Athens insisted it wwould not seek financial aid from Russia. The meeting in the Kremlin comes...
When Tsipras meets Putin: an opportunity for fruit diplomacy?
As Greek and Russian leaders prepare for talks today, The Moscow Times weighs up their relationship – and the prospects of a meaningful dealThe Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, will meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow today while the west is left guessing as to whether the pair will hammer out an economic deal.Financial aid from the Kremlin would...
Money crisis in Crimea: how sanctions against Russia have made cash king
International credit cards have pulled out and Russian banks don’t dare move in, meaning banknotes and a new system called Pro-100 are the only ways to payCrimea’s residents have only two options when they want to buy something nowadays: cash or Pro-100.Visa, MasterCard and all other recognised international payment systems stopped...
Poroshenko endorses referendum on federalisation of Ukraine
President concedes that ballot may be necessary for constitutional reform although he remains opposed to the conceptPresident Petro Poroshenko has endorsed a referendum on the federalisation of Ukraine, jumpstarting the reforms foreseen by the peace plan to end the conflict with Russia-backed rebels in the country’s east.“I’m ready to...
Failed EU policy turns Greece to Russia | Letters
Natalie Nougayrède criticises Greek premier Alexis Tsipras for his approach to Russia on account of Moscow’s undemocratic and domineering domestic and foreign policies (Opinion, 3 April). She condemns Vladimir Putin for his actions towards Ukraine, yet she overlooks the fact that the European leadership, with Germany at the front, has...
Ukrainian soldiers killed in separatists attacks on anniversary of east uprising
Four die when shell fired by rebels hits vehicle in government-held town and two others killed by landmine east of Mariupol, putting strain on ceasefireAt least six Ukrainian service personnel have been killed in separatist attacks in Ukraine’s eastern regions on the first anniversary of uprising against Kiev’s pro-western rulers. On...
The 20 photographs of the week
The attack on the university in Kenya, the aftermath of the Germanwings plane crash, Holy Week processions, the election in Nigeria – the best photography in news, culture and sport from around the world this week … …read more Source: The...
