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Kremlin Finds US's Words On Corruption In Russia 'Insulting'
Statements of the representatives of US authorities on the corruption of Russian President Vladimir Putin have been found “insulting” by the Kremlin. Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that such remarks constitute interference with the presidential campaign to be held in 2018.
Moscow accused Washington of interfering in an electoral campaign that has not yet even begun. Peskov said on Friday, January 29th that "insulting and indignant statements" made by the official representative of the …
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Kadyrov: The US has started a war against Russia
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, said that the words of US authorities regarding the alleged corruption of Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests the beginning of a war against Russia.
The statement made by US officials about this alleged corruption suggests that they are against Russia and have “launched a real war”. This was posted by Kadyrov on his Instagram page.
Kadyrov referred to the steps taken by the White House as “unfriendly”. “The scenario seems to be out of a Hollywood …
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Poroshenko Expects Visa Free Regime with EU in Second Half of 2016
The President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, expects that Ukraine will begin a visa-free agreement with the EU in the second half of 2016.
"On February 2nd, I will go to the Parliament to complete the adoption of the remaining five laws. We hope that Ukrainians will be able to go to Europe with only a Ukrainian passport-without a visa, without waiting-by the middle of the year," the President said in Vladimirtste.
The President stressed that nobody, including the people's deputies of Ukraine, …
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Lithuanian faction: St. George Ribbon a symbol of 'Russian aggression and imperialist ambitions'
Lithuania has proposed that the St. George’s ribbon be listed as a symbol of totalitarianism. They have also recommended that a fine be implemented for its use and demonstration.
This initiative was proposed today by the deputies of the Seimas from the faction of the Union of the Fatherland. Lithuanian Christian Democrats have also decided to amend the Administrative Code of Lithuania with this initiative.
These amendments to the Administrative Code were registered in Lithuania. It …
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Sanctions against Yanukovych's Inner Circle could be Reduced in March
In March, the list of EU sanctions against Yanukovych's supporters may be significantly reduced. Ukraine has not yet proven the illegality of the funds withdrawn overseas by ex-officials.For almost two years, Ukrainian law enforcement officers have been investigating the economic crimes of ex-President Viktor Yanukovych and his associates. During this time the European Union has levied sanctions against former Ukrainian officials by blocking their accounts in European banks. According to the …