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      Ukraine`s Central Bank explains slowdown of inflation in Nov
      Dec11

      Ukraine`s Central Bank explains slowdown of inflation in Nov

      The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) says the slowdown of year-over-year inflation in November 2016 against the level recorded in October 2016 was due to a decrease in the index of prices of whole foods at a higher pace than it was predicted. Inflation in November 2016 was 1.8%; while year-over-year inflation slowed to 12.1% in November 2016...

      Ukrainian police uncover flat allegedly with Azarov`s things: ”Icons, award guns, paintings”
      Dec11

      Ukrainian police uncover flat allegedly with Azarov`s things: ”Icons, award guns, paintings”

      Kyiv police have uncovered a flat in Darnytsia district, which had things allegedly belonging to former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. ”A flat used as a warehouse storing shopping bags stuffed with valuables and works of art was revealed in the [Ukrainian] capital`s Darnytsky district. Police officers uncovered it during an operation. Having...

      Syria, Russia pound rebel-held Aleppo but advances halt – Reuters
      Dec11

      Syria, Russia pound rebel-held Aleppo but advances halt – Reuters

      Syrian`s military and Russian warplanes bombarded rebel-held districts of Aleppo on Saturday as Damascus`s allies said victory was near, but insurgents fought back and army advances halted after rapid gains during the week, according to Reuters. Russia, whose military intervention helped turn the war in President Bashar al-Assad`s favor, said the...

      Yanukovych`s lawyer says when his client may return to Ukraine
      Dec11

      Yanukovych`s lawyer says when his client may return to Ukraine

      Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych will return to Ukraine and will testify as soon as the danger to his life disappears, his lawyer Vitaliy Serdiuk said on 112 Ukraine TV channel. ”As soon as the danger to Viktor Yanukovych`s life disappears, he will take part in all court hearings,” Serdiuk said. As UNIAN reported earlier, on November...

      Ukraine tests IFV Myslyvets equipped with modern remote weapon station
      Dec10

      Ukraine tests IFV Myslyvets equipped with modern remote weapon station

      State Enterprise Zhytomyr Armored Plant, which is part of Ukroboronprom State Concern, test-showcased a Myslyvets [Hunter] advanced digital fire control system installed on the upgraded version of the BMP-1UMD infantry fighting vehicle, according to Ukroboronprom press service. The system is able to automatically recognize and track targets and...

      WSJ: Exxon`s Rex Tillerson is top candidate for secretary of state
      Dec10

      WSJ: Exxon`s Rex Tillerson is top candidate for secretary of state

      Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Rex Tillerson has emerged as the leading candidate to become President-elect Donald Trump`s pick for secretary of state, according to two transition officials, marking the latest twist in a multiweek search for a top diplomat, according to The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Tillerson moved ahead of other candidates,...

      Russian troops attack Ukraine 31 times in last day
      Dec10

      Russian troops attack Ukraine 31 times in last day

      Combined Russian-separatist forces attacked Ukrainian army positions in eastern Ukraine 31 times in the past 24 hours, according to the press service of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) Headquarters. View map in full size In the Luhansk sector, the enemy used 120mm and 82mm mortars on the villages of Troyitske and Novozvanivka. The occupiers...

      OSCE to replace drones shot down over east Ukraine
      Dec10

      OSCE to replace drones shot down over east Ukraine

      The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on Friday launched a tender for long-range drones after losing eight such aircraft over eastern Ukraine since it began a monitoring mission there, according to Reuters. ”Many of our drones were electronically destroyed or shot down,” OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier told...

      Secret CIA assessment says Russia was trying to help Trump win White House – media
      Dec10

      Secret CIA assessment says Russia was trying to help Trump win White House – media

      The CIA has concluded in a secret assessment that Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump win the presidency, rather than just to undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral system, according to officials briefed on the matter, The Washington Post reported. Intelligence agencies have identified individuals with connections to...

      Trilateral gas talks proved once again useful – Vice-President of the European Commission
      Dec10

      Trilateral gas talks proved once again useful – Vice-President of the European Commission

      Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the Energy Union Maros Sefcovic is positive about the outcome of a recent round of trilateral gas talks between the European Commission, Russia and Ukraine, claiming the trilateral format has again proved to be useful. ”The trilateral format has again proven its usefulness today. Facilitated...