Eastern Europe

Putin says Western sanctions no longer Ukraine-related

“By the way, it seems to me there is no direct link with the events in Ukraine because now the Minsk agreements need to be implemented, we are doing …
Interfax-Ukraine

Belfast Telegraph: Submarine blamed for trawler scare

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Belfast Telegraph

Bloomberg: Gazprom under pressure to cut prices as Putin eyes Turkish link

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Bloomberg

International Business Times: Russian military drills continue with T-90A tank exercises near Ukraine border (VIDEO)

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International Business Times

Bloomberg: Russia’s Q&A with the president (VIDEO)

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Bloomberg

Reuters: Election strains Finland’s diplomatic balancing act with Russia

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Reuters

Associated Press: Russian group to show MH17 fragment

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Associated Press

Reuters: Russia’s central bank sees no reason to tame soaring ruble

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Reuters

Reuters: Japan jets scramble at Cold-War levels as Chinese and Russian incursions increase

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Reuters

Reuters: Greece in talks with Russia to buy missiles for S-300 systems

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Reuters

Reuters: Iran’s Zarif says Russian missile deal won’t affect nuclear talks

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Reuters

Reuters: Putin earns less than many in the Kremlin, documents show

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Reuters

Reuters: Russian return to G8 depends on Ukraine ceasefire – Steinmeier

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Reuters

Reuters: Lifting Russia sanctions is tied to fulfilling Minsk – G7 ministers

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Reuters

Associated Press: Polish prime minister sees ride by Russian bikers as a ‘provocation’

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Associated Press

Reuters: Russian, Iranian companies discuss barter deal terms

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Reuters

Reuters: Russian minister says companies are discussing terms for Iran oil deal

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Reuters

The Guardian: Western leaders’ snub casts shadow over Russia’s lavish Victory Day celebrations

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The Guardian
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