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      National Security and Defense Council:  Russia-backed militants use OSCE insignia to gather intelligence
      May15

      National Security and Defense Council: Russia-backed militants use OSCE insignia to gather intelligence

      Kyiv, May 14, 2015. Ukrainian intelligence reports that pro-Russian militants have used the OSCE insignia to move on the territories close to the frontline and gather intelligence in breach of the international law and the rules of war. It is worth noting that militant groups members drive vehicles, which are not in use by the OSCE SMM monitors....

      US Senator John McCain is asked to participate in Presidential International Reform Council of Ukraine
      May14

      US Senator John McCain is asked to participate in Presidential International Reform Council of Ukraine

      Adviser to the President of Ukraine, Head of the International Advisory Reform Council Mikheil Saakashvili on his Facebook page states that principal agreement to participate in the Presidential International Advisory Reform Council has been received from U.S. Senator John McCain. Deeply honored to be asked to advise the gov’t of #Ukraine....

      As Greek Crisis Looms, Sovereign Debt Restructuring Takes Center Stage
      May14

      As Greek Crisis Looms, Sovereign Debt Restructuring Takes Center Stage

      As countries such as Argentina, Greece, and Ukraine struggle to pay down their debt, it is “clear that sovereign debt issues are important today, but they’ll be even more important tomorrow,” says the Atlantic Council’s Andrea Montanino. “The question on the minds of many is whether we will see another Greek default and what [will be...

      Four Reasons to Be Hopeful About Ukraine’s Economy
      May14

      Four Reasons to Be Hopeful About Ukraine’s Economy

      Ukraine’s current economic crisis was years in the making. Former President Viktor Yanukovych grossly mismanaged and looted the country. And it may take years for the country to fully recover. But there are signs that the economy has reached the lowest point and its prospects are brighter than commonly portrayed in the press. …read...

      We will continue to stand alongside Ukrainians as a vocal supporter – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
      May14

      We will continue to stand alongside Ukrainians as a vocal supporter – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada

      The Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada on the official website reports that The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has attended the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission at the NATO Foreign Minister’s Meeting on May 13, 2015, Antalya, Turkey. .@HonRobNicholson attends meeting of...

      Yatsenyuk held the official meeting with Hollande in Paris
      May14

      Yatsenyuk held the official meeting with Hollande in Paris

      The Press Service of the Cabinet of Ministers reports that Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatseniuk met with French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister of France Manuel Valls during his official visit to Paris, France on May 13, 2015 “The prime minister of Ukraine and the president of the French Republic discussed specific...

      National Security and Defense Council: Russia-backed militants bring heavy weapons to frontline to derail ceasefire
      May14

      National Security and Defense Council: Russia-backed militants bring heavy weapons to frontline to derail ceasefire

      Kyiv, May 13, 2015. Russia-backed militants brought heavy weapons to the frontline, aiming to undermine peace treaties. Russia-backed militants brought 122-mm and 152-mm cannons, tanks and other armored vehicles closer to the frontline. It leaves no doubt as to their intentions to derail the ceasefire and blame it on the Ukrainian side. View map...

      The Warsaw Pact: Forgotten Relic of the Cold War

      Sixty years after the signing of the Warsaw Pact on 14 May 1955, relations between Russia and Western Europe remain fraught with tension. This week marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Warsaw Treaty Organisation (WTO), better known as the Warsaw Pact. Up until at least 1991, European and even global security concerns were...

      Russia’s Crimea build-up vexes NATO

      NATO alarmed by “wide-ranging” military build-up by Russia in Crimea, as well as talk that Moscow could install nuclear weapons on annexed Black Sea peninsula ||| Brussels – NATO on Wednesday expressed alarm over a “wide-ranging” military build-up by Russia in Crimea, as well as talk that Moscow could even install nuclear weapons on the...

      Russia must stop its support for militants in Eastern Ukraine – NATO-Ukraine Commission
      May13

      Russia must stop its support for militants in Eastern Ukraine – NATO-Ukraine Commission

      In the Joint statement the Foreign Ministers of the NATO-Ukraine Commission (NUC) state that they support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn Russia’s aggressive actions and continued violation of international law: “We reaffirm our strong commitment to an independent, peaceful and prosperous Ukraine. We stand firm...