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Media: Russia preparing new ambushes on Ukrainian border guards
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) is preparing new ambushes on the border with Ukraine with the intent to capture Ukrainian border guards, as reported by UNIAN with reference to the source familiar with the situation.
"According to our information, the Russian side plans to continue to kidnap our border guards. After the situation in the Sumy region, they want to do the same thing in Luhansk region, "- said the interlocutor.
According to the source, currently, the Russians are …
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Hungary blocked the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission
The meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, which was to be held in December, was blocked by Hungary, as stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Péter Szijjártó, Ukrainski Novyny reported.
"Hungary cannot support Ukraine's integration aspirations, so it vetoed the convening of a NATO-Ukraine commission in December," Szijjártó said.
He stated that he cannot agree with the situation when the Ukrainian law on education infringes on the rights of national minorities.
In addition, …
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Kremlin: Putin launched four ballistic missiles during exercises of Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the exercises of the Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces and launched four missiles, as stated by the spokesperson of the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov, TASS reports.
"The Supreme Commander-in-Chief conducted the launch of four ballistic missiles," Peskov said. "During the drills, the interaction of the Strategic Missile Troops, nuclear submarines of the Northern and Pacific Fleets, and long-range aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces was …
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Russia expands its anti-Western sanctions
Russia has banned the importation of live pigs and cattle by-products from the European Union, the United States, Canada and several other countries, as stated in a decree by the Russian government.
The ban will be valid until December 31, 2018 for the countries of the European Union, the USA, Canada, Australia, Norway, Ukraine, Albania, Montenegro, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
"The imposed restrictions on the import of goods will not affect the domestic needs of Russia," the resolution says. …
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Interpol recommends that member countries ignore Russia's requests
The Central Bureau of Interpol has sent a warning to all member countries of the international police union that Russia has no right to unilaterally use the organization's channels to pursue its own goals, and has also advised them to ignore requests by the Russian authorities, Voice of America reports.
Interpol also said that it has blocked Moscow's request for the arrest of British businessman and founder of the Hermitage Capital Management fund, Bill Browder. As the financier himself told …
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Washington: US will selectively impose sanctions on countries and companies doing business with Russia
The US State Department has announced that it will selectively apply sanctions against third countries and enterprises that cooperate with Russian companies from the sanctions list, reports RIA Novosti.
A State Department spokesman, in response to a question about whether US allies such as India could buy weapons from Russian companies on the sanctions list, noted that the sanctions would be applied only "in the case of a significant transaction."
"Obviously, we’re going to consider the …
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Ukrainian President Poroshenko met with US special representative Volker to discuss situation in Donbas
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with the US special representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker, reported the press service of the Ukrainian President.During the meeting, the parties coordinated further steps to strengthen the international presence in the Donbas, both within the Normandy format, and at international organizations, primarily at the UN Security Council.Also, Poroshenko and Volker discussed the security situation in the region and noted the importance of implementing the …
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Russia to create a special bank to allow financing of Russian military companies in circumvention of western sanctions
In response to new US sanctions, Russia created a special bank to service defense industry companies, reported the newspaper Kommersant, citing sources close to the government and the presidential administration.
According to the newspaper, the Russian Financial Corporation (RFK), which is 100% owned by Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of Russian concern Rostec, has become the main candidate for the role of a specialized bank for servicing the military industry.
It is reported that the creation …
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Ukraine will not completely abandon Russian ruble
There are no grounds for refusing to circulate the Russian ruble in Ukraine, stated Oleh Churiy, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
"A few weeks ago, the NBU forbade exchange offices of authorized banks to accept Russian rubles with images of Ukrainian territories [ that are not controlled by Ukraine due to Russia’s aggression]... At present, we do not have any plans to further ban the circulation of cash Russian rubles on the territory of Ukraine," Churiy said at a …
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Ukrainian General: Russia sets up its military base in Crimea for an attack on Ukraine
In moving a new weapons to the annexed Crimea, Russia is preparing not for defense, but for an attack on mainland Ukraine, as expressed on Krym Realii radio by Lieutenant General and former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine, Ihor Romanenko.
"As far as I know, they are planning to bring another S-400 air defense system to Feodosia before the end of the year. The outdated Su-24 and Su-25 aircrafts are being changed to Su-30s, and more advanced ships are being transferred to the Black …