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Merkel, Hollande reiterate support for Ukraine-EU Association Agreement
Germany and France intend to support Ukraine on its path toward implementation of the Association Agreement with the European Union despite the outcome of the Dutch referendum, according to Reuters.Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday the Netherlands would work out with Europe`s institutions how to proceed with a Ukraine-EU treaty on closer...
Observer: Panama papers reveal Clinton`s Kremlin connection
The revelations of the so-called Panama Papers that are roiling the world`s political and financial elites this week include important facts about Team Clinton, according to Observer.Almost lost among the many revelations is the fact that Russia`s biggest bank usesThe Podesta Group as its lobbyist in Washington, Observer reports.The firm is well...
Putin briefed on collapse of production in Crimea following annexation
Russian President Vladimir Putin was told about the collapse of production in Crimea after the annexation of the Crimean peninsula, according to an UaPosition correspondent in Russia reporting from the Media Forum of regional and local media ”Truth and Justice.”In particular, Putin was informed of the closure after the annexation of many...
Poland, Ukraine launch Open Skies regime
Open Skies regime has been introduced between Poland and Ukraine, since there are no restrictions on the frequency of regular flights between the two countries, according to the press office of the Polish Civil Aviation Service.”The present Agreement between the aviation authorities of the two countries allows carriers of each of the parties to...
NATO chief: biggest reinforcement of collective security since end of Cold War underway
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called a more assertive Russia and terrorism NATO`s main challenges in his exclusive interview with Voice of America upon his arrival in Washington to consult with U.S. leaders before the Warsaw NATO Summit in July.The NATO chief said that the Summit will address the issue how the Bloc will step up the...
Cameron: I hope Dutch rejection of Ukraine deal will not affect EU referendum
David Cameron has said he hopes the rejection by Dutch voters of a trade deal between Brussels and Ukraine will not affect the outcome of Britain`s referendum on EU membership, according to Herald Scotland.Strong opposition to an agreement has been seen as a reflection of wider anti-EU sentiment in the Netherlands and was seized on by Brexit...
Netherlands, EU need time to digest what next steps on Ukraine-EU deal should be: European analyst
The outcome of the Dutch referendum has paralysed the Netherlands and the EU for some time on the issue of what should be done regarding the Ukraine-EU deal, leaving Ukraine in limbo, Amanda Paul, a political analyst at the European Policy Center, said in a comment to UNIAN.”It is a bitterly disappointing but perhaps not surprising, (given the...
Putin says U.S. behind Panamapapers megaleak
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes the publication of millions of documents revealing shady offshore schemes of top politicians and celebrities was orchestrated by Washington, according to an UaPosition correspondent in Russia.”Behind all this there are certain officials and official agencies of the United States, let`s put it this way....
Netherlands to seek compromise on Ukraine-EU deal
The Dutch Government in a statement on Thursday said it intends to find a compromise on the issue of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, admitting that the process might take time, considering the outcome of the April 6 referendum.”Tuesday April 12, the final results will be announced, but it is clear that ratification cannot just proceed as if...
Putin`s first response to Panamapapers: It`s nonsense!
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed corruption charges contained in the recent Panama Papers offshore schemes revelations, according to TASS news agency.The Russian president said that the publication of Panama papers is an attempt to destabilize the situation in Russia from within, according to Dozhd. He said the easiest way to do it...