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US to expand sanctions in case of further escalation in Donbas – Biden
In case of further escalation of the situation in Donbas, the U.S. is ready to expand the sanctions against Russia. The U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said this during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, the presidential press service reported. “The parties discussed the situation in Donbas and the ways of its...
Corpses of Russian mercenaries and pro-Russian gunmen transported towards Russia
Gunmen left their positions and roadblocks at minor roads near Horlivka, city 50 kilometers north of Donetsk, Head of Information Resistance group Dmytro Tymchuk reported the news on Facebook. “Two Ural military trucks in convoy were driving from Horlivka towards the Russian border with corpses of gunmen and Russian mercenaries,” he...
Canada to allocate $160 mln for stability in Ukraine
The Government of Canada has decided to provide C$200 million ($160 million) low-interest loan to Ukraine. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said this, reads a statement released on his official web site. Harper says that “the loan announced today will help promote economic and social stability in Ukraine.” According to the...
Poroshenko thanks PACE for their support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko thanked the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for their support for Ukraine stated in the relevant resolution. He wrote this on his Twitter page. “Thank PACE for their support for Ukraine, especially for a decision on Nadia Savchenko. Together we will win! #FreeSavchenko,” reads the...
Ukraine, US press Putin on rebels
Ukraine has appealed to Russia to rein in separatists, with the USA threatening tougher economic measures. …read more Source:...
Canada permits Ukraine International Airline to fly to Canadian cities
Ukraine International Airline has received an official communication from the aviation authorities of Canada on successful completion of the aviation security measures assessment and permission to operate transatlantic flights to its cities. The press service of the Ukrainian carrier has reported. The press service noted that in the framework of...
PACE renews sanctions against Russian delegation
PACE members voted for the resolution No. 13685, renewing sanctions against the Russian delegation till the April session of the Assembly, an Ukrinform correspondent reported. 160 PACE members voted for the resolution, 42 members voted against, 11 abstained. Thus, PACE suspended the voting rights of the Russian delegation and its right to be...
Ex-spy’s autopsy world’s most dangerous
Pathologists examining the body of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko carried out the world’s most dangerous autopsy, an inquiry heard. ||| London – Pathologists examining the body of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko, poisoned with a rare radioactive isotope nine years ago in London, carried out the world’s most dangerous-ever...
Poroshenko thanks US for financial assistance
President of Ukraine Poroshenko thanked the United States for allocating additional $ 2 billion aid to Ukraine, which would significantly strengthen the financial stability of the state. President has said this on Wednesday during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew, the President’s press office informs. “I would...
Antonov ready to test second An-148 aircraft for North Korea
Antonov state-run aircraft manufacturer in Kyiv rolled out the second An-148 aircraft for North Korean Air Koryo airline and it prepares to conduct its tests. The news is reported by avianews.com portal. The assembly of the aircraft was completed after receiving two sets of chassis produced by Hidromash Russian plant in Nizhny Novgorod. The...