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A Russian online retailer is selling Ukrainian separatist bikinis
Voenpro is a Russian online retailer of military memorabilia and other gadgets. To “celebrate” the struggle of the pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine, it has launched a dedicated fashion line called “World of Novorossiya,” as reported by Newsweek. Novorossiya is the name the rebels use to call the eastern Ukrainian region they...
The Ukraine government is set to withdraw ‘heavy weapons’ from the front line
The Ukraine Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that the government is preparing to withdraw heavy artillery from the front lines on Thursday. A statement on its website said: “Following the agreements reached in Minsk on February 12, Ukraine will today begin the withdrawal of 100-millimetre guns of from the front lines. This is the...
Russian fighters jets to stage exercises over Barents Sea
Russia fighter jets will take part in exercises on thwarting a potential missile attack off the coasts of Russia and NATO member state Norway, in the Barents Sea, RIA news agency said on Thursday. MiG-31 jets will take part in the initial part of the exercises in the Perm region and the next stage would be launched in the next few days from the...
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Good morning. Ahead of Thursday’s trading action, here is what you need to know. The cease-fire in Eastern Ukraine is taking hold. While some fighting continues, none of it has broken the terms of the cease-fire agreement. Russia’s ruble is stronger by 1.6% at 60.45 per dollar while Ukraine’s hryvnia is lower by 18.1% at 33.12....
West sanctions threat shows ‘unwillingness’ in Ukraine truce
Moscow (AFP) – Russia on Thursday called Western threats of fresh sanctions against Moscow evidence that Washington and Brussels are not working for the success of a troubled truce in Ukraine.”Behind these calls lies the unwillingness of these figures, these relevant countries, the United States, the European Union, to seek the...
Putin ‘destabilizing’ Ukraine, Kerry says
Washington (AFP) – US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilizing Ukraine through “land grabs,” warning Moscow and the rebels had failed to meet the terms of a tattered ceasefire.Putin had put in place policies which “violate all the international norms with respect to territory...
These graphics tell you everything you need to know about the world’s greatest subways
People have a love-hate relationship with subways — but it’s mostly love. Especially for the world’s biggest and best-know subways (or undergrounds, or metros). These infographics, from designer Laura Beckman, tell you (almost) everything you need to know, from how old they are to how many miles riders rack up.Riders jump on subways...
Russia is demanding full repayment of a tiny, Soviet-era loan it gave to Nepal
Russia has signed an agreement with the government of Nepal for the repayment of a $1.16 million Soviet-era loan. It is not clear why Russia is bothering to collect such a small, old debt. But given Russia’s troubles — its currency has collapsed along with its economy, and Russia’s own foreign debts are now crippling it — and the...
Russia just signed a military agreement with an EU state
Russia and Cyprus have signed a military agreement that will allow Russian ships to call into ports in the EU member state, according to Tass news agency. Independent Russian news service Interfax also confirmed the agreement, describing it as a “memorandum on cooperation in the naval area between the defence ministries of countries and an...
US furious over Russia’s ‘lies’ on Ukraine
Kiev (AFP) – The United States expressed fury at Russia’s “lies” over Ukraine after European powers urged a frayed ceasefire be respected, while a rare overnight calm was reported in the war zone on Wednesday.But the crisis still simmered dangerously. Britain said it was dispatching a team of soldiers to Ukraine for...
