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Latvian Security Police have developed a guide for government employees on how to recognize spies
The Latvian Security Police has developed recommendations for government officials on the detection of spies, reported DIENA newspaper.
Civil servants were advised to pay more attention to foreigners who behave too affably and who try to move on to an informal style of communication. Also, officials should treat those foreigners who ask a lot of questions about the situation in the country, at work, or about their personal financial situation, with caution.
The Latvian security police noted …
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Ukrainian general: Ukraine does not retake Donbas by force to avoid international condemnation
Ukrainian Major General Oleg Mikats is sure that the retaking of Donetsk and Luhansk, which is currently occupied by separatist fighters, will lead to the condemnation of Ukraine by the international community and a full invasion by Russian troops.
According to the commander of the operational and tactical group, "Luhansk", if the Ukrainian army retakes Donetsk and Luhansk, the international community will perceive that action as a violation of the Minsk Agreements.
Ukraine will be accused of …
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Moldovan President Dodon thanks Russia for its position in the face of the ‘provocations’ by Moldova’s government
At a meeting with Valentina Matviyenko, Moldovan President Igor Dodon thanked the Russian authorities for their position regarding the actions of the Moldovan government, which oppose the actions of the Presidernt, RIA Novosti reporetd.
Dodon met with the chairman of the Federation Council in Ashgabat, where they arrived for the opening of the 5th Asian Indoor Games. In a conversation with Matviyenko, Dodon noted that there have been both positive and negative aspects in the relations between …
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UN delays discussion on withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria
According to UN Press-Secretary Brenden Varma, consideration of including an item on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria in the agenda of the UN General Assembly has been postponed until October.
The General Committee decided to postpone discussions on this issue in connection with an agreement between the parties concerned. Varma said that the "concerned parties" are Russia and Moldova.
In August, Moldova asked the UN Secretary General in an official letter to include the …
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Head of European Bank of Reconstruction and Development: Corruption prevents bringing Ukrainian economy out of the darkness into light
Ukraine needs to strengthen its fight against corruption and continue reforms, the President of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Suma Chakrabarti, believes.
"European studies indicate the progress made in Ukraine. According to the American Chamber of Commerce, there are more investments and invertors now in Ukraine than ever, but we must admit: this is still not enough. The country has to do much more to strengthen the rule of law and respect of ownership, as well as …