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Volker: US will not recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea
The US does not plan to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea, said US State Department Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker in an interview with the German TV channel OstWest.
“I think the American media rushed with the story on the possibility of recognizing the annexation of Crimea. The White House has further expressed itself very clearly: US National Security Advisor John Bolton and White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders have explained that the US does not plan to …
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During next meeting Netanyahu intends to tell Putin that Israel will not tolerate Iran's presence in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin during talks in Moscow on July 11 that the Israel will not tolerate the presence of Iranian forces in Syria. Netanyahu's statement has been published by office on Sunday.
"Next week, I am going to Moscow for an important meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sometimes we meet to provide security coordination and, of course, to discuss events in the region. In the course of the meeting I will …
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Merkel: Russian annexation of Crimea and war in Donbas justify increase in German defense expenditures
Russia’s annexation of the Crimea and its support of separatists in the East of Ukraine have become prime reasons for Germany to increase its defense expenditure, Merkel stated, DW reports.
"Challenges faced by NATO have changed dramatically in recent years,” Merkel stated. According to the German Chancellor, it is important for NATO to focus on the protection of the Alliance after Russia’s annexation of the Crimea and its support of separatists in the East of Ukraine.
"To do this, we should …
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Media: Russian companies begin geological exploration in Syria
Russian companies started geological exploration and work on thermal power plants in Syria, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the press service of the Russian Ministry of Energy.
According to the Ministry, Russian companies STG engineering, Zarubezhneft , Zarubezhgeologija, Technopromexport and others expressed interest in projects in Syria.
"The Geological exploration will be carried out on land and along the coast," the Ministry of Energy said, noting that Russia "together with Syrian …
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Russian Veterans Organization demands Kremlin recognize participation of private military companies in Syrian war
The Russian Veterans Organization appealed to the Kremlin to recognize that private military companies (PMC) are fighting in Syria alongside Russian soldiers. This would allow the soldiers fighting in these private military companies to receive the same social and economic support from the State as other combatants.
Members of the organization report that they have been receiving complaints and appeals on the matter for three years. Several high-ranking retired officers have joined in this …