The newly appointed US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, who is arriving in Moscow on January 16, looks forward to enhancing the relationship between the two countries and strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Washington, US Embassy in Russia said in a statement. “Ambassador Sullivan plans to arrive in Moscow on January 16 and present his…
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Russia-Belarus oil supply halt
Russia has stopped oil supplies to Belarus, resulting in reduced two oil refineries operations to the minimum acceptable level, a source in Belneftekhim Concern informed Russian TASS News agency on December 3. Russia halts oil supplies to Belarushttps://t.co/ODF8ZGsktV pic.twitter.com/KpAAzkFJK3 — TASS (@tassagency_en) January 3, 2020 “Russian oil is not delivered. The capacity of oil refineries…
Putin thanks Trump for counter-terrorism cooperation
Vladimir Putin called to Donald Trump to thank him for what White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said was “information the United States provided that helped foil a potential holiday terrorist attack in Russia.” Trump says Putin "called to thank me" for US tip that helped stop planned terrorist attack https://t.co/R9VrcTlC62 pic.twitter.com/imB3PyLqN9 — The Hill (@thehill)…
Putin optimistic about Kerch bridge
The Kerch Bridge connecting Crimea with Taman Peninsula of Russia has been built applying the latest technologies and can operate “for centuries, if maintained properly”, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with the TV program ‘Moscow. Kremlin. Putin’ on the Rossiya-1 TV Channel. Putin says Crimean Bridge built to serve people ‘for centuries’https://t.co/72ST8XOQGv pic.twitter.com/pea8vPUplH…
Kerch railway bridge causes EU criticism
“The Russian Federation has finalised the construction of the railway section of the Kerch Bridge and is opening railway traffic to the Crimean Peninsula without Ukraine’s consent. This constitutes another violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by Russia” European External Action Service spokesperson statement reads. #Railway connection via Kerch bridge another violation of Ukraine's…
EU extends Russian sanctions
European Union leaders intend to extend sanctions against Russia over Crimea and Moscow’s involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, the European diplomats say. (Image above: Crimea bridge at night) As a strong supporter of 🇺🇦 sovereignty and territorial integrity, 🇦🇺 co-sponsored & voted ✅ on 🇺🇦 resolution on the problem of militarisation of #Crimea…
EU prepares Magnitsky Law
The human rights were high on the agenda of the EU foreign ministers gathering in Brussels for December Council. The first Foreign Affairs Council #FAC @EUCouncil of @JosepBorrellF has started.Current affairs include #Bolivia, #Libya, #Iran and #EUArctic ➡ Check the publications: https://t.co/K6njmR4s2h https://t.co/sM5WYJq8aG — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) December 9, 2019 The EU top diplomat…
Putin to meet Zelensky bilaterally
Russian President Vladimir Putin schedules bilateral meetings with Ukrainian, French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and President Vladimir Zelensky at margins of the Normandy Four Summit in Paris on December 9, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced. Putin to hold meetings with Zelensky, Macron, Merkel in Parishttps://t.co/wN7dbfLpeI pic.twitter.com/Q23nc7awkL — TASS (@tassagency_en) December 6,…
Putin: Russia ready to cooperate with NATO
President Vladimir Putin criticized NATO’s steady expansion, something he suggested was pointless given the absence of a threat from Moscow following the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, and Communism as the major foe of the Alliance. Addressing a meeting of Russian military leaders in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Putin said NATO expansion posed a threat…
Sentsov to receive Sakharov prize in Strasbourg
Ukrainian film director and human rights activist Oleg (43) will visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 26 November to receive in persona the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Oleg Sentsov is finally receiving the #SakharovPrize in person for his courage in support of dignity, democracy, justice and human rights – values that…
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