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Romania joins countries that don't recognize Russian presidential elections in Crimea
Romania does not recognize the annexation of the Crimea and Russian presidential elections on the peninsula, LB.ua reports, citing the press service of the Romanian embassy.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania reminds that it [Romania] does not recognize the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, and therefore does not recognize the elections in this territory, and shares the position of the European Union and its …
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Ukraine considering the possibility of buying liquefied gas from Qatar
Ukraine is continuing to study the prospects for the purchase of Qatar's liquefied gas. This issue, according to the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service, President Petro Poroshenko discussed this topic in discussions with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
"President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani... The interlocutors discussed prospects for the Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) to enter the Ukrainian market," the report said. …
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Ukrainian President will not cancel trip to NATO summit despite threats from Hungary
Ukraine's ambassador to NATO, Vadym Prystaiko, confirmed that the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission is in jeopardy because of Hungary's actions. However, according to the diplomat, President Petro Poroshenko will still take part in the July NATO summit, where he has been invited.
Prystaiko broke the news to Ukrainski Novyny, commenting on the Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s statement on Hungary’s continued efforts to block Ukraine's European integration aspirations. Recently, …
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Commander of US strategic forces: Russia increasing number of 'banned' cruise missiles
General John Hyten, Commander of the US nuclear forces and the US Strategic Command said that Russia has increased its deployment of cruise missiles that violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty), Radio Liberty reports.
During Senate Armed Services Committee hearings, Republican Senator Deb Fischer asked whether Russia is increasing production and deployment of cruise missiles. Hyten answered in the affirmative.
It was reported in September that there were discussions …
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Media: India disappointed with Russian Su-57 fighters
The Russian-Indian program to develop and produce fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) is in danger because the Indian Air Force believes that the aircraft does not measure up to required characteristics. It would likely be out-performed by the American F-35 and F-22, reports Hindustan Times, citing its sources in the air force.
According to them, the Indian leadership is not satisfied with the functionalities of the Su-57 but a political decision should be made regarding the continuation …