Section: News & Summaries

      The duration of sanctions should be clearly linked to Russia’s complete implementation of the Minsk agreements and respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty – G-7 Leaders’ Declaration
      Jun08

      The duration of sanctions should be clearly linked to Russia’s complete implementation of the Minsk agreements and respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty – G-7 Leaders’ Declaration

      The meeting of the G7, on June 7–8 2015, in Germany, took a place in the Schloss Elmau hotel high in the southern German Alps. PHOTO:German Missions in the US In the G7 took part the leaders of the seven G7 member states, and representatives of the European Union: President of the European Council Donald Tusk, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,...

      With Kippot and Klezmer Music, Messianic Jews Aim to Build Bridges in Ukraine
      Jun08

      With Kippot and Klezmer Music, Messianic Jews Aim to Build Bridges in Ukraine

      Russian politicians and pro-Russia separatists in the Donbas have repeatedly accused Ukraine of promoting fascism and Nazism since the February 2014 overthrow of former President Viktor Yanukovych. But at a Shabbat concert in Kyiv on June 5, another side of Ukraine was on full display: religious diversity and pluralism. …read more Source:...

      It’s not just the war: Ukraine beyond the headlines (NATO Review).VIDEO
      Jun08

      It’s not just the war: Ukraine beyond the headlines (NATO Review).VIDEO

      NATO Review looks at the 5 key challenges Ukraine is facing. Those challenges may determine its very survival. NATO Review outlines that the war in Ukraine covers just 7% of the territory of the country, while other areas of real concern, such as hybrid attacks and a corruption-afflicted economy, affect the whole country. “Ukraine has many...

      Japan’s support to Ukraine
      Jun08

      Japan’s support to Ukraine

      Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Ukraine on the eve of G7 Summit for the first time in the history of Ukrainian-Japanese relations. First of all, Japan will support Ukraine on its way of reforms, especially in economic, financial, energy and government administration spheres. “If Ukraine continues the way towards reforms, we will...

      Obama samples beer and weisswurst

      Before the serious business of the G7 summit, US President Barack Obama chatted with a few Bavarians. ||| Kruen, Germany – Joking that he wanted to buy a pair of lederhosen leather shorts, US President Barack Obama drank beer and mixed with Bavarians in a light-hearted start to his trip to Germany, before turning to more serious talks on...

      Ukrainian village Maryinka after it was shelled by pro-Russian terrorists
      Jun08

      Ukrainian village Maryinka after it was shelled by pro-Russian terrorists

      Ukrainian village Maryinka near Donetsk in Eastern Ukraine was heavy shelled by Russian-terrorist troops on June 03-04, 2015. Up to 1,000 terrorists participated in attack on Maryinka. Ukrainian Army units entirely suppressed enemy resistance in the vicinity of Maryinka. The ATO press center published photos of the village of Maryinka after the...

      Canadian PM Stephen Harper arrived on a working visit to Ukraine
      Jun06

      Canadian PM Stephen Harper arrived on a working visit to Ukraine

      Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrived on a working visit to Ukraine on Saturday, June 06,2015. PHOTO:MFA UA President Petro Poroshenko emphasized that his negotiations with Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper had reaffirmed powerful and efficient support of Canada for Ukraine. Press office of President reports that President of...

      No need to fear Russia – Putin

      Russia is not a threat to the West, President Vladimir Putin insisted in an interview published on Saturday, saying he was still committed to a Ukraine peace deal after a fresh flare-up in the country’s east. …read more Source:...

      Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has arrived in Ukraine to pay an official visit
      Jun06

      Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has arrived in Ukraine to pay an official visit

      Japanese PM Shinzo Abe came to visit Ukraine on the eve of G7 Summit for the first time in the history of Ukrainian-Japanese relations. Shinzo Abe planned to discuss with Ukrainian officials the situation in Crimea that was illegally annexed by the Russian Federation, the situation in Eastern Ukraine. In fact, Japan is ready to make efforts with...

      The Russian drone shot down near Donetsk was expensive and well equipped – SBU
      Jun06

      The Russian drone shot down near Donetsk was expensive and well equipped – SBU

      The Advisor to the SBU Head Markiyan Lubkivskyi writes on his official Facebook page about Russian Forpost tactical drone, which was shot down in the ATO area in Eastern Ukraine on May 20, 2015. PHOTO:Markian Lubkivskyi “As we reported earlier, on May 20 anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces shot down an enemy drone that was performing...