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      More protesters arrested, police say Dallas sniper plotted bigger assault – Reuters
      Jul11

      More protesters arrested, police say Dallas sniper plotted bigger assault – Reuters

      The U.S. military veteran who fatally shot five Dallas police officers last week was plotting a larger assault, authorities said, disclosing how he had taunted negotiators and written on a wall in his own blood before being killed, Reuters reported. Protests against U.S. police tactics continued for a third straight day on Sunday, with scores...

      Commissioner Hahn reveals major obstacle for foreign investors interested in Ukraine
      Jul11

      Commissioner Hahn reveals major obstacle for foreign investors interested in Ukraine

      EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn says corruption may become the major obstacle for investors seeking to enter the Ukrainian market.Yet, the Ukrainian market can potentially hold great interest for global investors, Hahn told reporters during a press briefing in Kyiv.He recalled that last...

      Three Russian fighters captured amid skirmish near Troyitske in Donbas
      Jul11

      Three Russian fighters captured amid skirmish near Troyitske in Donbas

      Ukrainian soldiers participating in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) in eastern Ukraine have captured three Russian fighters during a skirmish near the village of Troyitske, and one of the Russians has reportedly died after being wounded, according to the press center of the ATO headquarters.”In the early hours of July 11, an enemy sabotage and...

      Ukraine, Canada strike free trade deal
      Jul11

      Ukraine, Canada strike free trade deal

      Ukraine and Canada have signed a free trade agreement, in the presence of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, according to a UNIAN correspondent.Ukraine`s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade estimates that the free trade agreement will clear the way for the removal of trade restrictions and...

      Ukraine`s underground gas stocks grow to 9.8 bcm
      Jul11

      Ukraine`s underground gas stocks grow to 9.8 bcm

      The supply of natural gas in Ukraine`s underground storage facilities grew from July 2 to July 9 by 115 million cubic meters (mcm), or 1.2%, to 9.844 billion cubic meters (bcm), according to Ukrtransgaz, the operator of Ukraine`s gas transportation system.As of July 9, the average daily volume of gas being pumped into the underground storage...

      Airbus said close to $7.5 bln A320neo deal from GoAir – Bloomberg
      Jul11

      Airbus said close to $7.5 bln A320neo deal from GoAir – Bloomberg

      Airbus Group SE is in discussions with Go Airlines India Pvt. regarding the purchase of about 70 A320neo planes worth around $7.5 billion at list prices, according to people familiar with the situation, Bloomberg reported.An announcement could come as early as this week at the Farnborough Air Show in England, though talks may extend further into...

      Prosecutor General Lutsenko reveals ”amber mafia” schemes in Rivne region
      Jul11

      Prosecutor General Lutsenko reveals ”amber mafia” schemes in Rivne region

      Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko has announced details of the investigation and arrests of suspects belonging to the so-called amber mafia in Rivne region, saying that phone taps had helped to identify the criminals and prove the key role Deputy Prosecutor General in Rivne region Andriy Borovyk played in that case, according to TV news...

      EU allocates EUR 3 mln for agriculture development in Ukraine
      Jul11

      EU allocates EUR 3 mln for agriculture development in Ukraine

      The European Union has allocated EUR 3 million to assist Ukraine in carrying out projects as part of the 2020 Agriculture Development Strategy, Deputy Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Vladyslava Rutytska told UNIAN.”The project is designed for three years. The European Commission will provide technical assistance and help in the implementation...

      Several drones intercepted over Warsaw during NATO Summit
      Jul11

      Several drones intercepted over Warsaw during NATO Summit

      Poland`s Defense Minister, Antoni Macierewicz, said violations of Warsaw`s air space occurred during the two-day top-level NATO meeting on July 8-9, despite restrictions on flights over the Polish capital during the summit, Radio Poland reported.Macierewicz noted that the violations were related to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)....

      Donbas sees escalation amid 94 militant barrages yesterday
      Jul11

      Donbas sees escalation amid 94 militant barrages yesterday

      Eastern Ukraine saw a military escalation yesterday when Russian-backed militants mounted 94 attacks on Ukrainian troops along the entire contact line, according to the press service of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) headquarters.”The largest number of barrages was recorded in the Donetsk sector. The enemy used banned 152mm artillery systems...