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Strelkov gives negative portrayal of leaders of pro-Russian separatists
Igor Strelkov (Girkin), the former Defense Minister of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, gave a destructive description of the so-called DPR and LPR leaders in an interview with the Novorossiya movement’s website
“For two years they were in limbo, being a kind of a bargaining chip, which everybody wanted to return in exchange for uncertain preferences or some goods. It has led to the fact that favorites came to power, those who were chosen not on the basis of their professional or moral …
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Moscow authorities reject proposal to hold rally in memory of Boris Nemtsov in city center
The Russian opposition has agreed to hold a demonstration in remembrance of Boris Nemtsov following an alternate route in Moscow. This was reported by Interfax on the 16th of February referencing one of the leaders of the People’s Freedom Party (PARNAS), Constantine Merzlikin.
“We were not allowed to hold the rally along the route through the Great Moscow River Bridge. They offered the traditional route along the Boulevard. Even though we held a meeting and agreed to this, I believe that …
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EC wants access to Gazprom's contracts with European companies
In an effort to enhance cooperation on the energy market, the European Commission (EC) is seeking to study the contracts between Russia and European companies with regard to gas supplies. In the future, contracts longer than one year should be automatically disclosed to the EC if they are critical for ensuring gas supply to the European Union (EU).
This legislative initiative was proposed by officials in Brussels on the 16th of February. The European Energy Commissioner, Miguel Arias …
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Kiev and Moscow agree to allow trucks to return to their countries of origin
Over the next 10 days, more than 600 Ukrainian and just as many Russian truck drivers will be able to return home. This is detailed in the framework of the aptly named deal, “going home”.
On the 16th of February, Moscow and Kiev agreed on a procedure that will allow the blocked trucks to return home. According to the agreement reached by the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine and the Ministry of Transport of Russia, the plan will be in force from the 16th to the 25th of February.
Kiev …
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Romania prevents Russian trucks from entering Ukraine
The Romanian customs service on the border with Ukraine isn’t allowing Russian trucks to pass through the checkpoint into Ukrainian territory. The movement of the Russian trucks has been locked down on both sides of the border between Romania and Ukraine, reported the Ukrainian media.
According to reports, the Romanian Customs announced a strike and are not allowing Russian trucks to cross the border with Ukraine to ensure Russian trucks are blocked from both sides.
On Friday, Ukrainian …