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Poroshenko has phone conversation with Theresa May, invites her to visit Ukraine
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, stated during a phone conversation with the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, that the UK’s position regarding sanctions against the Russian Federation remains unchanged. The sanctions will be extended until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented, the press-service of the President reports.
The Head of the British Government also expressed its strong commitment to a non-recognition policy for Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
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Ukrainian exports to the EU are increasing
Overall, exports have fallen by 11% over the first five months in 2016, but exports to EU countries have increased by 4.5%.
In the first five months of 2016, the export of goods from Ukraine fell by 11.5% in comparison to the same period in 2015, and made $13.7 billion, the Ministry of Economy reports.
“The results of the first five months of 2016, as compared with the same period in 2015, show that the export of goods fell by 11.5% and made $13.7 billion. A significant slowdown in the …
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Despite visit by French MPs, French Foreign Ministry reaffirms stance that Crimea is Ukrainian territory
A comment about the non-recognition of the Crimea’s annexation was published on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 1st as a response to last week’s visit by French deputies to the peninsula.
"Redrawing the borders is contrary to international law. Therefore, the international community, the EU and France do not recognize the illegal annexation of the Crimea. This clear position can in no way be called into question neither by travels, nor by the statements which …
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143 shipping containers were not allowed to cross the border from Ukraine to Russia
143 railway shipping containers filled with Ukrainian goods, which were headed to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, were detained at the Russian border, the press service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine.
It was reported that as of the morning of August 1, 2016, 143 railway cars, which were going to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, were detained at the Ukraine-Russia border. "106 of these cars were sent to an alternate route, 33 cars were redirected to a receiving …
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Savchenko: Due to corruption in the Ukrainian Army, soldiers are poorly equipped
Ukrainian MP and former Russian prisoner Nadiya Savchenko has stated that Ukrainian soldiers fighting in the Donbas are inadequately equipped, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
According to her, Ukrainian soldiers are given low-quality clothing and shoes, as well as weapons that are technologically obsolete.
“I always ride with the military units on the frontline, and at trainings, and I see the stuff that is provided by our Army. And as a member of the Committee on National Security and Defense, I …