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Akhmetov warned Yanukovych's son against buying coal from his mines in separatist-held territories of Ukraine
The remaining anthracite in the uncontrolled territory is illegal, as reported by DTEK (Donbass Fuel and Energy Company).
The DTEK energy holding company, owned by Rinat Akhmetov, sent an official letter to the company Donbasenergo, controlled by Alexander Yanukovych, cautioning him not to buy coal from the nationalized mines in the separatist-held territories of Ukraine (ORDLO), as stated in the company's press release.
It is noted that after losing control over enterprises in the ORDLO, …
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Ukraine increased imports of coal from Canada
In January 2017, Ukrainian companies imported $48.2 million CAD ($36.2 million USD) in Canadian coking coal, as told to Interfax-Ukraine News Agency by Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine, Roman Waschuk.
He noted that the province of British Columbia has significant reserves and production capability of coking coal, so the amount sent to Ukraine can be increased if needed.
In answer to a question about which companies are importing the coal to Ukraine, the ambassador named ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, …
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Ukrainian soldiers to participate in NATO exercise in Georgia
The Ukrainian military will take part in the NATO multinational military exercise Noble Partner-2017, which will be held in July in Georgia. This was reported by the press service of the Georgian Ministry of Defense.
Noble Partner, which follows the motto “Strength in partnership,” is Georgia’s third such exercise. It is expected to be conducted on a larger scale this year.
In addition to Georgia and Ukraine, nine other NATO member and partner countries will take part in the exercises: the …
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Ukraine conducted another test of its new Vilha missile
On Tuesday, March 21, Ukraine conducted another test of its new missile, reported the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksandr Turchynov.
"Today, planned launches of Ukrainian missiles were held that were manufactured by the enterprises of Ukroboronprom in the cooperation with the State Space Agency of Ukraine. During the tests, the missile control system was tested, as well as accuracy at maximum range. I want to emphasize that all launches were successful and that …
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Sberbank decides to leave Ukraine
Russian Sberbank has announced its intention to abandon its Ukrainian subsidiaries.
“We are looking for ways to withdraw from Ukraine. With such a position from the government, we do not have much time. I would not like to comment on anything, until we reach a final decision,” said Herman Gref, head of Sberbank.
As reported by Rambler News Service, Gref called the sanctions against Sberbank in Ukraine “illegal actions”.
“The situation in Ukraine is quite complicated. Emotionally complicated …