The speaker of the Crimean parliament, Vladimir Konstantinov, defined the position of the European Union, which continues to refuse to recognize the Russian status of Crimea as “hypocrisy“. Сегодня в Государственном совете Республики Крым состоялось торжественное собрание, посвященное 6-й годовщине Общекрымского референдума, в ходе которого крымчане проголосовали за воссоединение Крыма с Россией.https://t.co/e9R5tANMM7 #Крым #Россия #Референдум…
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Crimea anniversary EU declaration
Today the Declaration was issued by the High Representative Josep Borrell-Fontelles, on behalf of the European Union, on the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (pictured) and the city of Sevastopol. “Six years on from the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, the European Union remains…
Russian Embassy in Kiev attacked
Russian embassy in Kiev was attempted to set ablaze by Ukrainian nationalists from a rocket launcher. A video of the incident was published by various TV channels. (Image: social media). The missile hit directly the roof of the Russian Embassy, but apparently it failed to cause fire of the building. In addition, illustrating their aggressive…
Putin opens ways to stay
President Vladimir Putin signed the package of constitutional reforms he had proposed, including a clause giving him an option to run for more terms. Putin asks court if he can amend constitution to run again for president https://t.co/NbwrkPaPLn pic.twitter.com/D2EfPArWfB — Reuters (@Reuters) March 14, 2020 The Kremlin has published the 68-page law proposal for the…
EU extends sanctions against Russia
The Council today decided that current sanctions in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine should be extended for a further six months until 15 September 2020. https://twitter.com/eucouncilpress/status/1238490097240154113?s=21 These restrictive measures provide not only for a freezing of funds, but also a prohibition against making funds or other…
Russian COVID19 express text
Russian company has developed an express coronavirus test device that provides result in 15 minutes, the National Technical Initiative announced March 11. The new method undergoes final tests and new device might be presented to the public this autumn. The device uses the isothermal polymerase chain reaction. To perform the analysis, a mucous sample from…
EU rejects Turkey migratory pressure
The Foreign Affairs Council adopted a statement on the crisis in Idlib and the situation at the EU external borders with Turkey. (Image: illustration). #FAC press conference live now here: https://t.co/DW5UJjJOaB https://t.co/61zGeSoMp4 — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) March 6, 2020 In its statement, the Council acknowledges the increased migratory burden and risks Turkey is facing…
EU diplomats focus on Russia and Turkey
#Gymnich: Statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell following the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Zagreb, (Image: archive). Family photos during the Informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (#Gymnich) and Foreign Affairs Council in front of Lužnica Castle! 🏰📸#EU2020HR pic.twitter.com/8tTvUyemUO — Croatia in the EU (@CroatiaInEU) March 5, 2020 “…Turkey and…
Idlib: ceasefire from midnight
Presidents of Russian and Turkey signed a new memorandum on Idlib after five hours talks in Moscow. Vladimir Putin and Tayyp Recep Erdogan signed a document, agreeing on ceasefire from Midnight, safety corridors, resumption of patrols. – ceasefire today at midnight. – A safety corridor along the M-4 highway in Syria. – resumption of joint…
Idlib: Putin meets Erdogan “confidentially”
President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Recep Erdogan on March 4 that a face-to-face meeting was necessary amid the escalation in Idlib, Syria. #Kremlin: Russia-Turkey talks https://t.co/n7mI73sS8I pic.twitter.com/7MeKyEBRBY — President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) March 5, 2020 “We always have something to talk about, but now the situation in the…
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