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The US State Department suspects Russia of violating UN Security Council Resoltuion
Reuters reports that Russia’s use of an Iranian military base for launching attacks against positions of Islamic State militants may contradict resolution number 2231 of the UN Security Council, according to State Department spokesman Mark Toner.
Toner noted that the USA continues to explore data about the Hamadan Air Base. He stressed that the use of the base in Iran will not prevent the USA and Russia from reaching an agreement on the common fight against terrorist groups in Syria.
The …
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Moldovan Prime Minister says his country needs the West's help to fight Russian propaganda
In an article written for The Hill, Moldovan Prime Minister Pavel Filip said that his country needs the help and support of western partners to counter the effects of Russian propaganda, especially on the eve of Moldova’s presidential elections.
“In 10 weeks, Moldova's voters will elect a new President who favors either remaining on the pro-Western government's path toward the European Union (EU) or veering more closely toward Russia's orbit,” Filip wrote. “I am pleased to say that through …
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Human rights activists: Moscow and Damascus are using incendiary weapons
Human Rights Watch claims that Moscow and Damascus are using incendiary ammunition in areas where civilians live. It was noted in the statement, published on August 16 on the HRW website, that such actions are a violation of international law. According to the organization, Russian and Syrian servicemen used incendiary ammunition at least 18 times during attacks on the Syrian opposition in the cities of Aleppo and Idlib.
The Syrian and Russian governments should immediately cease attacks using …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian troops could cross the administrative borders of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions
The representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Vadim Skibitskiy, stated on-air with 5th TV Channel that the Russian Army located in the Donbas can enter the administrative borders of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions in order to boost the significance of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR).
According to him, the Kremlin wants to demonstrate that there are legitimate People’s Republics located within …
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Moody’s: Deterioration of relations between Moscow and Kiev threatens Russian economy
Experts from Moody’s believe that if clashes take place in the Crimea, it will lead to a strengthening and extension of sanctions against Russia, which will have a negative effect on the restoration of the country’s economy.
Moody’s Investors Service warns that deterioration of relations between Moscow and Kiev can jeopardize the restoration of Russia’s economy. This was reported in the agency’s review, published on August 15.
“If clashes take place in the Crimea and intensify in the Donbas …