Section: International Business Times (USA)
Pro-Russian Seapratists In Donetsk And Luhansk Now Willing To Remain Part of Ukraine
Pro-Russian separatist leaders in the contested regions of Donetsk and Luhansk are now prepared to remain as part of Ukraine under a specially recognized status, according to Ukrainian media. a move which has full support from Russia’s president Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: International Business...
Russia, China Should Increase Political, Economic Cooperation Amid Eastern Ukraine Conflict, Russian Politicians Say
The need for increased cooperation between Russia and China was emphasized Tuesday by Russian legislators during a top Beijing official’s visit to Moscow. The politicians also praised China for its public condemnation of the European Union and the United States’ economic sanctions against Russia for its purported involvement in the...
Russian Warship Delay: State-Owned Company To Sue Ukraine Over Undelivered Warship Engines
In a sign of further deterioration of relations between Moscow and Kiev, Russia is suing Ukraine over the pending delivery of an unspecified number of engines necessary for the production of several Russian warships. The announcement, by state-run United Shipbuilding Corporation, comes amid growing concerns that the crisis in eastern Ukraine has...
Despite Intense Fighting In Ukraine, White House Reiterates It Will Not Sanction Lethal Aid For Kiev’s Troops
The White House has reiterated that it will not authorize the Pentagon to supply weapons to Ukraine, as the Kiev government fights against pro-Russian rebels in East Ukraine. According to White House press secretary Josh Earnest, President Barack Obama is still of the opinion that supplying weapons would not lead to the peaceful solution of the...
G-7 Summit: Obama, Hollande Agree To Push For Russian Sanctions And Iran Nuclear Deal, White House Says
U.S. President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande have reached an agreement on several major issues, including sanctions against Moscow over the prolonged conflict in eastern Ukraine and Iran’s talks with Western powers over its nuclear program, the White House said Monday. …read more Source: International...
China Defends Russia, Criticizes Economic Sanctions Related To Ukraine Crisis During G-7 Summit
China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the West’s sanctions against Russia in response to the eastern Ukraine crisis and called for renewed “dialogue” on the subject Monday. The economic sanctions against Russia were expected to be a major issue at the G-7 summit in Germany, after U.S. President Barack Obama, French President Francois...
China Defends Russia, Criticizes Economic Sanctions Related To Ukraine Crisis During G7 Summit
China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday criticized the West’s use of sanctions against Russia in response to the eastern Ukraine crisis and called for renewed “dialogue” on the subject. The economic sanctions against Russia were expected to be a major issue at the Group of 7 summit in Germany, after U.S. President Barack Obama, French...
G7 Summit: Obama, Hollande Agree To Push For Russian Sanctions And Iran Nuclear Deal, White House Says
U.S. President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande have reached an agreement on several major issues, including sanctions against Moscow over the prolonged conflict in eastern Ukraine and Iran’s talks with Western powers over its nuclear program, the White House said Monday. …read more Source: International...
Russian Bombers Intruding US Airspace Doubled In 2014, Report Says
The number of Russia’s long-range strategic bombers intruding the U.S. airspace doubled in 2014, forcing the U.S. Air Force to scramble American fighter jets more frequently. The increased activity of Russian bomber flights is considered by many as Kremlin’s warning to U.S. President Barack Obama not to intervene in its affairs...
Obama Urges G7 Leaders To Extend Sanctions On Russia For Ukraine Involvement
U.S. President Barack Obama will keep holding Russian President Vladimir Putin to his promises under the Minsk agreements, a White House spokesman said Sunday. Until Putin fully complies, the U.S. intends to prolong sanctions on Russia — and encourage its European partners to do the same, press secretary Josh Ernest told reporters....
