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US Senator Bob Corker: The US should continue to respond to Russia’s aggression
In response to Voice of America’s request for comment regarding US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s statement about Crimea and the Donbas, the US Senator from Tennessee, Bob Corker, stated that the United States should continue to respond to Russia’s aggression related to the invasion into eastern Ukraine and illegal annexation of Crimea.
“I have supported providing lethal weapons to Ukraine and believe we should help our allies resist efforts to change borders by force,” Bob …
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Obama: Cooperation in Syria will not end US pressure on Russia with regard to Ukraine
During a joint press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, US President Barack Obama explained the difficulties in attempting to cooperate with Russia to end the violence in Syria while simultaneously attempting to force Russia to implement the Minsk Agreements and end its role in the war in eastern Ukraine.
“I think we’ve already got a lot of differences with Russia on a whole bunch of issues,” Obama stated, according to a press release on the White House’s website. “But I …
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Moscow invites Kiev to start dialogue on resuming flights between Russia and Ukraine
Russia is ready to begin talks with Ukraine with regard to the resumption of flights between the two countries, as stated by the Russian Transport Minister, Maxim Sokolov, RIA Novosti reported.
“Because of the crucial decisions that were recently made regarding the personnel policy of cooperating with Ukraine, there is some hope. I personally have hope. Negotiations are still under way, even though our position is open. In the current situation, it is mutually beneficial to unlock the existing …
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Food prices in Russia have risen 31.6 percent since August 2014
Since August of 2014, when Moscow first imposed a food embargo on countries that had imposed economic sanctions on Russia, food prices have risen by 31.6%, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, RBC reported.
“The introduction of food countersanctions to restrict imports in August 2014 was an important factor in the growth of food prices in late 2014 and early 2015, which resulted in imbalance and a reduction in competition. For two years, food prices rose by 31.6%,” a …
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Ministries of 19 countries issue appeal to World Anti-Doping Agency to ban Russia from the Olympics
The Ministers of Culture and Sport of 19 European countries have issued a statement in support of the fight against doping. They have also demanded that Russia be suspended from all international competitions, including the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio.
According to Western media, this collective statement was addressed to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
The statement was initiated by the Minister of Culture and Sport of Denmark, Bertel Haarder. He received support from officials of …