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Russian Officials Shrug Off Impact Of New U.S. Sanctions Over Ukraine
Russian officials mostly shrugged off the impact of a new round of sanctions announced by the United States on September 1 targeting 37 individuals and companies involved in Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Donetsk Separatists Fly Flag At Czech Center That Prague Vows To Close
Russia-backed separatists from eastern Ukraine have announced the opening of a ”consulate” in the Czech Republic. A Czech citizen held a news conference in the city of Ostrava, claiming to be the “honorary consul” of a separatist entity in Donetsk — which the Czech government does not recognize. …read more...
Ukrainian Separatists Get ‘Consulate’ In Czech City
Russia-backed separatists from eastern Ukraine have announced the opening of a ”consulate” in the Czech Republic. A Czech citizen held a news conference in the city of Ostrava, claiming to be the “honorary consul” of a self-proclaimed republic in Donetsk — which the Czech government does not recognize. …read...
Ukrainian Separatists Get ‘Consulate’ In Czech City
Russia-backed separatists from eastern Ukraine have announced the opening of a ”consulate” in the Czech Republic. A Czech citizen held a news conference in the city of Ostrava, claiming to be the “honorary consul” of a self-proclaimed republic in Donetsk — which the Czech government does not recognize. …read...
U.S. Expands Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Conflict
The United States has added 37 individuals and entities to its sanctions blacklist aimed at Russia over its continuing support for separatists in eastern Ukraine and the 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Fighting Halts In East Ukraine For New School Year
Violence has abated in Ukraine’s east as the warring sides made a fresh attempt at a cease-fire in a separatist conflict that has killed more than 9,500 people since April 2014. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Poland’s Campaign To Recruit New Defense Force
Poland’s military is set to launch an ambitious campaign to recruit volunteers for a militia to counter potential Russian aggression. The new Territorial Defense Force is expected to have 35,000 members. Poland hopes to enlist a growing number for patriotic citizens who’ve already joined paramilitary groups. (Camera: Marek Hajduk....
The Morning Vertical, September 1, 2016
Your daily roundup …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Asset-Declaration System ‘Ready To Go’
Ukraine is to officially launch on September 1 a delayed online system that monitors the incomes and assets of government officials. I …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Prepared To Prolong Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine
European Union ambassadors appear set to prolong asset freezes and visa bans against 146 individuals and 37 entities that, according to the EU, are responsible for actions against Ukraine’s territorial integrity. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
