Section: News & Summaries

      Putin says his new trade envoy won`t ”frighten” Ukrainian authorities
      Aug20

      Putin says his new trade envoy won`t ”frighten” Ukrainian authorities

      Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Dmitriy Livanov he has appointed special representative of the President of the Russian Federation on trade and economic ties with Ukraine will not ”frighten” the Ukrainian authorities as he is a civilian person. During a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitriy Medvedev in Crimea on Friday, Putin...

      Poroshenko, Biden again discuss Crimea occupation, Minsk implementation, IMF loan
      Aug20

      Poroshenko, Biden again discuss Crimea occupation, Minsk implementation, IMF loan

      Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Friday evening to discuss ways to end Crimea occupation and the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements on Donbas, according to the presidential administration. ”The sides stressed the need for political and diplomatic efforts to end the...

      New U.S. ambassador expected in Kyiv next week
      Aug20

      New U.S. ambassador expected in Kyiv next week

      New United States Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is to arrive in Kyiv next week, according to the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. ”Looking forward to welcoming Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch to Ukraine next week! She has been sworn in at the Department of State and will present her credentials to President Poroshenko after she arrives in...

      Ukraine`s Defense Minister Poltorak: Threat of war remains real
      Aug20

      Ukraine`s Defense Minister Poltorak: Threat of war remains real

      Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak says that the treat that battle action may resume in Ukraine remains extremely high, according to an UNIAN correspondent. ”Since the moment when the Russian troops crossed the border of Ukraine in 2014, the threat of battle action remains extremely high. Therefore we are getting prepared, doing our...

      OSCE monitors: 47 multiple launch rocket systems stored in one militant town in Donbas
      Aug20

      OSCE monitors: 47 multiple launch rocket systems stored in one militant town in Donbas

      The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine has spotted 47 multiple launch rocket systems in one town in the self-proclaimed Luhansk People`s Republic (LPR) in Donbas, eastern Ukraine. ”Aerial surveillance imagery available to the SMM actually revealed the presence of 47 multiple launch rocket systems in so-called `LPR`-controlled [town...

      Trump campaign manager quits

      Paul Manafort has resigned as chairman of Donald Trump’s US presidential campaign amid allegations that he had ties to pro-Russian political group in Ukraine. ||| Paul Manafort resigned as chairman of Donald Trump’s US presidential campaign on Friday, Trump said, days after the Republican candidate effectively demoted him in a...

      Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort resigns. Because of Ukraine’s money?
      Aug19

      Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort resigns. Because of Ukraine’s money?

      Donald Trump`s campaign chairman Paul Manafort has resigned from his position on the campaign, the Republican presidential nominee said in a statement Friday, according to CNN. ”This morning Paul Manafort offered, and I accepted, his resignation from the campaign,” Trump said. ”I am very appreciative for his great work in helping to get us where...

      Ukraine to receive next EU tranche of financial aid soon: Poroshenko
      Aug19

      Ukraine to receive next EU tranche of financial aid soon: Poroshenko

      Ukraine`s President Petro Poroshenko has expressed confidence that Ukraine will soon receive the next tranche of financial aid from the European Union (EU). ”I am convinced that the EU will make a decision in the near future. Only a few weeks left for united Europe to open its visa-free doors for Ukrainians. I am sure we will soon receive a...

      Ukraine reports 2 KIA, 8 WIA in past 24 hours
      Aug19

      Ukraine reports 2 KIA, 8 WIA in past 24 hours

      Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and another eight were wounded in fighting in eastern Ukraine in the past 24 hours, according to Oleksandr Motuzianyk, presidential spokesman for ATO issues. ”There were two killed in action (KIA) and eight wounded in action (WIA). These casualties occurred due to militant shelling from heavy weapons in the...

      WSJ: Russia builds up army near Ukraine border
      Aug19

      WSJ: Russia builds up army near Ukraine border

      Russia is bolstering its military presence on its western border, sending tens of thousands of soldiers to newly built installations within easy striking distance of Ukraine, according to The Wall Street Journal. The moves, which come as Moscow ratchets up confrontation over the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, are a centerpiece of a new military...