Contents tagged with USA
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Media: US put forward an ultimatum to Poland because of the Act on the Institute of National Remembrance
Because of Poland's dispute with Israel, the US administration sent a signal to Warsaw that Polish authorities should not expect to meet either President Donald Trump or Vice President Mike Pence until the crisis is resolved, reports the Polish newspaper Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
The newspaper’s sources close to Polish diplomacy said that "the United States put forward an ultimatum" and the high-level meetings are "frozen" until the Polish-Israeli dispute is resolved.
In May, the chairmanship …
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Trump extends sanctions against Russia for another year
US President Donald Trump has extended sanctions against Russia for another year due to its annexation of the Crimea and aggression in Ukraine, the White House website reports.
"In accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13660," the statement says.
The document notes that Russia's actions in Ukraine including the Crimea's annexation and aggression in the Donbas "continue to undermine …
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Media: Ukraine to export its newest Oplot tank to U.S.
As reported by the publication Oboronno-Promishleniy Kurier (Defense Industry courier), which reports on the affairs of the Ukrainian defense industry, the Malyshev Plant in Kharkiv is exporting one Oplot tank to the USA. According to the publication, the tank will be delivered through a state-owned Ukroboronprom.
The publication’s source said the tank is delivered with future prospects in view. According to him, the Americans are interested in studying Ukrainian technology and are considering …
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Poroshenko: deliveries of American weapons to Ukraine will be made within 'several weeks'
The first delivery of American weapons to Ukraine will be made within “several weeks”, stated the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko in answer to reporters’ questions during a press conference. A video of the event was posted on the leader’s Facebook page.
“Unfortunately, I can’t give you any details. But the first delivery will be made within several weeks,” said Poroshenko. According to him, he discussed the delivery of different types of weapons with various American partners. He added …
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US Senate introduces bill on cyber infrastructure support for Ukraine
A group of US senators submitted a bill to the US Senate on strengthening cooperation with Ukraine in the field of cybersecurity, as reported on Facebook by the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States.
"A bipartisan group of senators led by Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Patrick Toomey (R-PA) have introduced a mirror version of the Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act that passed the House of Representatives on February 7, 2018," the statement said.
The document is aimed at helping Ukraine improve …
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US threatens Turkey with sanctions if they purchase S-400 missile systems from Russia
Washington has threatened Ankara with sanctions should they decide to purchase S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Moscow, RIA Novosti reports with reference to Haberturk newspaper.
According to an unnamed US official, the US has concerns over Turkey's purchase of Russian surface-to-air missile systems. Haberturk’s interlocutor explained that the Turkish government’s decision could "negatively influence the interoperability of NATO." The official assumed that considering the bill recently …
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USA calls on Russia to punish perpetrators and instigators of Nemtsov’s murder
The United States calls on Russia to respect the basic rights and freedoms of citizens and to ensure the punishment of all involved in the murder of Russian opposition politician, Boris Nemtsov, as stated by the spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Heather Nauert.
"Three years ago, opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated just outside the Kremlin. As a leading figure of Russia’s democratic movement, a former Russian regional governor, and an Energy Minister as well …
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US accuses Russia of violating Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy David Trachtenberg said on Monday, February 26 that cruise missile tests conducted by Russia violate Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty).
Trachtenberg claims that the SSC-8 ground-based cruise missile, which was assigned the 9M729 index in Russia, was developed and deployed "in violation of the INF Treaty."
"Moscow continues to undermine the Treaty on Open Skies and the Treaty on Conventional Arms in Europe," said Trachtenberg. …
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Kremlin: American diplomats prohibited from observing Russian elections
American diplomats and employees of American overseas institutions in Russia will not be permitted to monitor the forthcoming presidential elections in Russia, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, according to Interfax news agency.
"United States Citizens who are members of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) elections monitoring mission will, of course, be able to fulfill all the corresponding functions in the presidential elections of the Russian …
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Deputy Secretary of State: US will not sign any deal regarding Ukraine without its consent
The US will not agree to a deal on Ukraine without its consent and will help restore its territorial integrity and independence, as stated by US Deputy Secretary of State, John Sullivan, during a speech in front of Ukrainian students, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
"The Crimea is Ukraine, Donbas is Ukraine, we will never agree to exchange one region for another, we will never agree to sign agreements on Ukraine without the consent of Ukraine ... We will help restore territorial integrity and ensure …