Security Service of Ukraine updates info on number of Ukrainian hostages in Russia, Donbas
There are 128 Ukrainian citizens held hostage by Russian-backed Donbas militants, while ten more Ukrainians remain in captivity in the territory of the Russian Federation, according to Yuriy Tandit, the adviser of the SBU head, Ukraine`s TV Channel 5 reported. ”As of today, 128 people are being illegally held captive in Donetsk and Luhansk, and...
Border guards, customs officials get ready to welcome Eurovision
This week, the EU Advisory Mission Ukraine (EUAM) finalized a series of training sessions on human rights and cultural awareness for Ukrainian border guards and customs officials who are greeting a large influx of visitors for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, EUAM press service reports. The training gave an overview of international and national...
Putin instructs Gazprom to proceed with laying underwater section of Turkish Stream pipeline
Russian energy monopoly Gazprom has completed the preparatory work on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline and intends to start laying its sea section in the coming days, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller told Russian President Vladimir Putin at their latest meeting, Prime news agency reports. In turn, Putin said that the issue of Turkish Stream had been...
Russians tried to seize Ukrainian rescue boat in Black Sea – Infrastructure Ministry
During the regular crew training routine by Ukraine`s Maritime Search and Rescue Service in the Black Sea off the coast of Skadovsk, the Russian military vessel tried to seize the Ukrainian rescue boat, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Infrastructure. However, the crew`s decisive action hindered the attempt, the press service...
Ukraine`s major state-owned gas producer boosts profits
Ukrgazvydobuvannia, Ukraine`s largest state-owned gas producer, in 2016 increased its net profit by 77.9 times compared to 2015, from UAH 153 million to UAH 11.919 billion, the company`s report says. The net income of Ukrgazvydobuvannia increased by 2.5 times in 2016, to UAH 55.041 billion, according to the report. Gross profit increased by 6.3...
In massive spending bill, U.S. lawmakers back several measures targeting Russia – media
Congress has authorized a new $100 million effort to counter ”Russian influence and aggression” and to support civil society organizations in Europe and Eurasia, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. U.S. lawmakers on May 4 also backed a measure imposing new restrictions and oversight on Russian diplomats in the United States – a measure...
U.S. House approves tighter North Korea sanctions – media
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation on Thursday to tighten sanctions on North Korea by targeting its shipping industry and companies that do business with the reclusive state, according to Reuters. The vote was 419 to 1, Reuters wrote. Supporters said the legislation was intended to send a strong message to North...
Eurovision 2017: Possible penalties against Russia and Ukraine?
Over the last few months, a big matter regarding Russia`s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest had arisen. Unfortunately, it resulted in withdrawal of the country from the 2017 edition. However, the problems don`t seem to end there, since the Reference Group hasn`t decided which penalties will be imposed on the two countries, according to...
U.S. Congress says no aid to Azov Battalion
The U.S. Congress has decided that the financial assistance to be allocated for Ukraine this year may not be used by the Azov Battalion, that`s according to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R.1301). ”None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to provide arms, training, or other assistance to the Azov Battalion,”...
Council of Europe publishes decision on Crimea
The Council of Europe`s Committee of Ministers has passed a decision condemning the annexation of Crimea and demanding from Russia to respect human rights on the occupied peninsula. In their decision concerning the situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, referring to their previous decisions concerning Ukraine...
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