Tensions between Athens and Moscow culminated in July, when Greece expelled two Russian diplomats from the country over national security concerns, prompting Russia to retaliate. Greece has recalled its ambassador to Russia, Andreas Fryganas, according to mass media reports. It is unclear if Greece has plans to restore the previous level of diplomatic relations. https://twitter.com/MarvalousNature/status/1027690995125612544…
Tag: Crimea
EU targets Crimea bridge constructors
The Council added six entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures over actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. They are listed because of their involvement in the construction of the Kerch Bridge, connecting Russia to the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula. Through their actions they supported the consolidation of…
Nebenzia from Crimea answers to Pompeo
“The Crimea peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation, the question of its status is closed” – stated to journalists the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN and the UN Security Council Vasily Nebenzia, commenting on the adoption of the US declaration on the non-recognition of the reunification of the…
Norway joins EU measures against Russia over Crimea
In a declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, Federica Mogherini welcomed the decision of Montenegro, Albania, Norway, Ukraine and Georgia. The Council extends the existing restrictive measures until 23 June 2019. The Candidate…
Trump declined answer on Crimea
Fortnight ahead of the Summit with Russia, President Donald Trump has declined to rule out recognizing Republic of Crimea as a part or Russian Federation. Asked by reporters on future of Crimea Trump was very laconic, and said: “We’re going to have to see.” Trump declined to reveal his position on possible development of relations…
EU measures against Crimean Republic come into force
On 18 June 2018, the Council extended the restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until 23 June 2019. Illegal annexation of #Crimea and Sevastopol: the European Union extends sanctions by one year https://t.co/eSgxtAiTb5 #Ukraine #Russia — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) June 18, 2018 The measures apply to…
Tusk opposes Russia re-entering G7
Reacting upon remarks of President Donald Trump, EU Council president Donald Tusk said: “On most fronts, the G7 continues to push in the same direction: when it comes to achieving the complete denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula, countering the aggressive stance of Russia and searching for a political solution to the conflict in Syria. “We…
Italian PM Conte agrees with President Trump on Russia return to G7
Italian Prime minister Giuseppe Conte agreed with the suggestion of President Donald Trump that return of Russian into G7 is in interest of all. “Russia should be in this meeting,” Trump told reporters upon leaving the White House for the summit, which is being held in Charlevoix, Canada. “They should let Russia come back in,…
Inauguration of Crimean bridge
President Vladimir Putin has inaugurated the autoway of the newly-built Crimean Bridge. He took the seat at the wheel in the cabin of a Kamaz truck to lead a convoy of 35 vehicles along the 19 km bridge towards the city of Kerch. He invited the CEO of the bridge building company, SGM-Most, Alexander Ostrovsky,…
Crimea: Eupatoria-Marignane ‘twin’ cities
At arrival to Crimea to sign the partnership agreement with Eupatoria, Éric Le Dissès, Mayor of the French city of Marignane, said he respected the decision of the Crimeans to organize a referendum of self-determination. https://twitter.com/PMSimferopol/status/995993029277310977 Today the Crimeans give warm welcome to the delegation from Marignane (Bouches-du-Rhône) led by Mayor Eric Le Dissès, who has just signed…
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