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Media: Foreign athletes refuse to take part in sport events in Crimea
Foreigners are refusing to participate in the Cliff Diving World Cup in the Russian-annexed Crimea. Thus, Colombian diver Orlando Duque and Mexican diver Jonathan Paredes will not come to the peninsula because of warnings issued by Ukraine, as reported by RIA Crimea citing the competition’s organizers.
"In 2014, we encountered a similar situation when we held downhill competitions, so this year we tried not to advertise our event for as long as possible, although it is decreases participation …
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Putin met Ukrainian MP Medvedchuk in Crimea
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, during a trip to the Crimea met with a representative of Ukraine from one of the subgroups of the Trilateral Contact Group, Viktor Medvedchuk, as reported by RBC news agency, citing sources.
Putin was in the annexed peninsula for three days, as of Friday, August 18. He went to Sevastopol, visited the Chersonesus reserve and the Tavrida children's camp.
During his visit, Putin made time for closed talks with Medvedchuk.
"The leader of the Ukrainian …
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Mattis: US allies will continue to pressure Russia
US allies will continue to pressure Russia until it fulfills its international obligations, stated Pentagon chief James Mattis following a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Mattis recalled that Russia pledged to refrain from using force against Ukraine and threats of using nuclear weapons, and also pledged to respect the territorial integrity of other states.
"Unfortunately, Russia is not adhering to the letter, much less the spirit, of these international commitments. The U. …
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Ukraine undertakes defense of Europe: Polish Defense Minister impressed with parade in Kyiv
The parade of troops that took place in Kyiv on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day has made a great impression on Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz. He spoke about this with journalists following discussions with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
"I want to say clearly and intelligibly that for me it was a great honor to be a participant in the celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day, a parade under your leadership, Minister [Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak - Ed.]," The …
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Volker: the conflict in the Donbas can be solved in a few months
In a broadcast by the television channel Dozhd, US Special Representative on Ukraine Kurt Volker said that he believes that the conflict in the Donbas can be solved in a few months.
"If Russia is prepared to solve problems and we, from our side, are also ready to do so, I am sure that everything will be resolved in a few months. I do not think that it will be difficult to implement. The difficulty lies in making a decision. I think that literally within a few months we will see whether there …