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Moldova protests Russian exercises in Transnistria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova expressed discontent with Russian diplomats concerning recent exercises conducted by Russian troops in the territory of Transnistria.
On 18 August, the Ministry gave a statement indicating that the exercises are "illegal, provocative and inadmissible." The statement notes that the exercises are focused on "undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Moldova.
The Ministry reiterated Chisinau’s demand that Russia withdraw its troops and …
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Ukraine releases documents allegedly tying Trump advisor Paul Manafort to Yanukovych regime
Declassified accounting documents of the Ukrainian Party of Regions were published on Friday. They reflect payments in the amount of 12.7 million dollars to Paul Manafort, head of Trump’s electoral campaign.
Earlier this week, the Associated Press reported that Manafort helped the pro-Kremlin party to secretly transfer at least $2.2 million to two Washington lobbies. In an interview with Yahoo News, Manafort said that this information was incorrect.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of …
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Russian ships fire cruise missiles at Syria from Mediterranean
Russian ships launched three cruise missiles from the Mediterranean Sea against targets in Syria. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, an al-Nusra Front command post and base were destroyed.
Russian ships launched thee Kalibr cruise missiles at targets in Syria. The missiles were fired from ships of the Black Sea Fleet, Zeleny Dol and Serpukhov, located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. A command post and base belonging to the al-Nusra Front near the village of Dar Taaza were destroyed, …
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The US may tighten sanctions on Russia
If aggression against Ukraine escalates, sanctions against Russia will be tightened. American policy regarding the Crimea will not be reconsidered no matter who wins the presidential elections in the USA. Such statements were made in Kyiv by a delegation from the US Congress.
The US Congress is ready to increase the price that the Kremlin will have to pay if aggression against Ukraine continues. Such a message has been brought to Kyiv by the Delegation of American legislators. Although the …
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Serbian President says he will not impose sanctions against Russia
At a meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden in Belgrade, Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić said his country would not impose sanctions against Russia, according to the website of the presidential administration of Serbia.
“We cannot impose sanctions on Russia, if it implies compliance with foreign EU policy,” Nikolić said.
“We are connected with Russia and the US, where numerous Serbian community resides,” he added.
Nikolić also stated that although there is no “better option for the …