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Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republic claim they are ready to observe ceasefire in Donbas
Media channels in Donetsk and Luhansk that are controlled by the Russian militants issued statements about their readiness to observe an indefinite truce in the Donbas from July 21, reports Radio Liberty.
The authorities of Donetsk People's Republic stated that "measures of disciplinary responsibility for violation of a ceasefire and its conditions are explained in due course to all divisions and each serviceman "
"We express readiness to fulfill the conditions of the truce, and we are ready …
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Russia prepares new restrictions on Internet messengers
The Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev said on Friday that Russian youth must be protected from the influence of the Internet and the encroachments of Foreign Intelligence Services.
Because of their "age, ideological and psychological characteristics" young people tend to fall under the influence of "terrorist and extremist organizations, radical youth structures, criminal authorities, religious organizations, and various totalitarian sects," said Patrushev.
He said …
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Kremlin confirms secret negotiations with the Netherlands on MH17 air disaster
Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Grushko confirmed that Russia and the Netherlands are conducting secret negotiations the MH17 air disaster, reports Lenta.ru news outlet.
"Such consultations are taking place, but we have agreed to maintain confidentiality in this process," he said.
Earlier, it was reported that Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte held secret talks with Russian President Putin in Russia, on June 28.
Earlier, it was reported that the Security Service of …
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Gazprom loses appeal in case against Ukraine's Naftogaz
Amsterdam Court of Appeal rejected Gazprom's complaint concerning the jurisdiction of the court, thereby upholding its authority in the case of recognition and enforcement of the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration in the Netherlands.
"Such a decision was issued by the court on July 8. Moreover, on the same day, the Luxembourg district court ruled in Naftogaz favor. It declined Gazprom's objection, thereby confirming legality of seizure of Russian company’s property in Luxembourg’s territory …
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Russia plans to issue 5,000 passports a day to Donbas residents
Russian Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots Viktor Vodolatsky said that Russia plans to issue 4-5 thousand passports a day to the residents of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republic (DPR and LPR), reports TASS news agency.
According to him, for this purpose, the number of passport offices in the Rostov region will be increased in September from two to eight. At the moment, it is possible to issue only 500 …