Eastern Europe

Russian leader’s press secretary confirms Feb. 6 meeting of Putin, Merkel and Hollande

“I confirm that, indeed, tomorrow negotiations are expected to be held between Putin, Merkel and Hollande. During them, the heads of these three …
Interfax-Ukraine

EU diplomat: EU ready to take new steps against Russia if situation in Ukraine worsens

“The European Union is ready to take further measures if the situation gets worse, the third element of the decisions taken by Ministers last week,” …
Interfax-Ukraine

Hollande and Merkel to visit Moscow on Feb. 6

Prior to that, the French and German leaders plan to visit Kyiv on Feb. 5. “Angela Merkel and I will travel to Kyiv in the afternoon today,” Hollande …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russian watchdog blocks 24 tonnes of oranges, 40 tonnes of rice from entering Russia

“A container of oranges arrived to the Vladivostok commercial sea port by ship. Some 24 tonnes of fruit were being shipped from Egypt to Khabarovsk to …
Interfax-Ukraine

Associated Press: Poland defends its right to consulate building in Russia

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Associated Press

Reuters: UN agency confident Russia will back post-MH17 air safety plan

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Reuters

US and European leaders to discuss potential ‘costs’ for Russia this week

Besides, Biden will also discuss options for helping Ukraine in its armed conflict with rebels, including security and financial aid. He is due to …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russian activist keeps fighting for better world

Maldon has been arrested 60 times and has been severely beaten by police for her public activism in the last three years. Her life clearly shows …
Nataliya Trach

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Senior Russian lawmaker says Crimea’s Soviet-era transfer to be canceled

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Associated Press: NATO ministers to meet on Russia, upgrading response force

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Associated Press

Russian, EU diplomats discuss situation in Ukraine

“Prospects of the development of relations between Russia and the European Union and the situation in Ukraine were discussed during the conversation,” …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russia urges Ukraine to preserve current border crossing rules

“Kyiv’s decision cannot cause anything but regret, because this step by the Ukrainian side would significantly complicate contacts between millions of …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry: Kyiv yet to officially notify Moscow on foreign-travel passports switch

“Kyiv’s decision cannot cause anything but regret, because this step by the Ukrainian side would significantly complicate contacts between millions of …
Interfax-Ukraine

NEWS.com.au: Former Russian spy accused Putin of being ‘Kremlin paedophile’ before his death

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NEWS.com.au

Reuters: Rouble falls back as oil rally pauses

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Reuters

New Europe: In Cyprus, Tsipras tough on Turkey, easy on Russia

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New Europe

Newsweek: Putin’s biggest critics announce 100,000-Strong ‘Russian spring’ protest

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Newsweek

Reuters: Netherlands rebuffs Russia proposal to delay ICAO conflict zone risk plan

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Reuters
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