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Trump adviser says no plans to ease sanctions on Russia – The Washington Times
A top White House adviser said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump has no plans to lift sanctions against Russia and might even take a ”tougher” approach with Moscow, according to The Washington Times. ”We`re not lowering our sanctions on Russia,” said Gary Cohn, director of the national economic council, The Washington Times reported. ”If...
Ukraine releases video showing aftermath of Russian Grad rockets shelling on Avdiyivka residential areas
A video showing the consequences of a Russian attack on the older part of the Ukrainian-controlled town of Avdiyivka in Donbas from the enemy`s 122mm Grad-P portable rocket launchers was uploaded on YouTube channel by the Military Television of Ukraine. The State Emergency Service officers show what`s left of the exploded shells. See also:...
G7 leaders stand united in fight against terrorism – Taormina statement
The leaders of the G7 – the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, and Japan – stand united in the fight against terrorism, according the G7 Taormina Statement on the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. ”Countering terrorism and violent extremism, acts of which have struck G7 members, as well as all regions...
Reuters: Tillerson says U.S. takes `full responsibility` for Manchester intelligence leaks
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday that the United States government takes full responsibility for leaks of the British police investigation into Monday`s deadly bomb attack in Manchester which killed 22 people, according to Reuters. Appearing alongside British foreign secretary Boris Johnson in London, Tillerson said that ”all...
Ukrainian Foreign Minister speaks of upcoming talks with France, Germany, without Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin says it is necessary to bring the team of French President Emmanuel Macron up to speed to facilitate further work of the Normandy Four. Klimkin reminded that Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko had recently met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and had a very informative conversation with Macron....
Transnistria will never become federal subject of Russia – Moldova`s president
President of Moldova Igor Dodon has told TV Channel NTV Moldova that Transnistria will never become an independent state, noting that another Dubai could have been built for about $15 billion invested in the region in the past 25 years, according to Newsmaker.md. ”There is no future for Moldova without Transnistria and vice versa. When someone...
Ukraine`s fiscal, monetary policies remain on track to meet 2017 targets – IMF mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ron van Rooden, completed its visit to Kyiv, aimed to initiate discussions on the fourth review of the authorities` economic reform program supported under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. ”The Ukrainian economy continues to recover, with growth expected to exceed 2 percent in...
Ukraine`s Krasnohorivka under attack: Hospital, university block, houses damaged
Russian-led hybrid troops have mounted an attack on a residential area and infrastructure facilities in the Ukrainian-controlled town of Krasnohorivka in Donetsk region, according to the press center of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) headquarters. ”According to an update, the attack has destroyed the district hospital`s building, a block of...
EU, U.S. to continue sanctions policy on Russia, Russia does nothing to expect sanctions lift – Donald Tusk
President of the European Council Donald Tusk has said that the European Union and the United States will continue their common sanctions policy toward Russia. ”My impression of that when it comes to conflict in Ukraine we were more or less on the same line with President Trump and Secretary Tillerson. Of course, maybe I`m less optimistic when it...
Majority of Americans see Russia as foe – Fox News poll
By a 36-point margin, American voters consider Russia an enemy of the U.S. rather than an ally, according to a poll by Fox News. In contrast, by a 53-point spread, most think President Trump sees it the other way around, Fox News reports. The latest Fox News national poll asks voters to label a list of countries as either an ally or an enemy....