"Have invited #Ukraine and #Russia to Brussels for the next round of #TrilateralGasTalks at a political level in January. Expect that commercial entities will also attend. Important to build on the positive momentum created in July," Sefcovic wrote on Twitter. Have invited #Ukraine and #Russia to Brussels for the next round of #TrilateralGasTalks at a political level in January. Expect that commercial entities will also attend. Important to build on the positive momentum created in July. pic.twitter.com/8D2wGuvfP6 — Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 (@MarosSefcovic) 14 декабря 2018 г. READ MORE: EU Energy Chief Says to Invite Russia, Ukraine to Hold Talks on Gas The current contract for the transit of Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine expires in late 2019. Ukraine has … [Read more...] about EU Commission’s Sefcovic Says Invited Russia, Ukraine for Gas Talks in Brussels
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Russia Introduces Draft UNGA Resolution on Preservation of INF Treaty
"The Russian Federation has introduced to the UN General Assembly on 14 December a draft resolution in support of the preservation and compliance with the INF Treaty, which calls upon all Parties to comply with their obligations under this Agreement and resolve questions relating to compliance with the obligations assumed by using mechanisms under the Treaty," Strzhizhovsky told reporters. © Photo: US Missile Defense Agency US Not Interested in Keeping INF Treaty, NATO Ready to Exploit Arms Race - Analysts"The Russian Federation attaches great importance to the preservation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the termination of which could seriously undermine international WMD non-proliferation and Arms Control mechanisms. The unilateral actions by the US on effectively initiating a procedure of 'suspending' their participation in the Treaty, a step not envisaged … [Read more...] about Russia Introduces Draft UNGA Resolution on Preservation of INF Treaty
How Putin’s Russia turned humour into a weapon
Europe By Olga Robinson BBC Monitoring 15 December 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46567364 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel In the dying days of the Soviet Union, Russians used humour to escape the bleak reality of economic … [Read more...] about How Putin’s Russia turned humour into a weapon
Justice Department spent $8.5 million on Russia probe from April-September
The U.S. Justice Department spent a total of about $8.5 million on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia from April through September of 2018, according to a government report released on Friday, Trend reports citing Reuters. During that time frame, Mueller’s office alone spent about $4.6 million. Other Justice Department offices spent $3.9 million assisting with the investigation, though the report says that money would have still been expended “irrespective of the existence” of the special counsel. Follow Trend on Telegram. Only most interesting and important news … [Read more...] about Justice Department spent $8.5 million on Russia probe from April-September
New Africa Strategy Pits US Against China, Russia
The United States unveiled a new Africa strategy Thursday designed to prioritize American interests and challenge efforts by China and Russia to develop economic, political and security partnerships across the continent. In prepared remarks, National Security Adviser John Bolton outlined a three-part policy that largely continues the United States’ existing approach to its military, trade and aid initiatives in Africa. What’s new is a more explicit commitment to pursuing programs that unambiguously advance U.S. interests, and an emphatic desire to prevent Beijing and Moscow from making moves in Africa unchallenged. The result is a strategy that emphasizes American needs and bilateral relationships, while downplaying African concerns, Jennifer Cooke, the director of George Washington University’s Institute for African Studies, told VOA. “This sounds like a real return to the policies of realpolitik during the Cold War, when allies were based on their opposition … [Read more...] about New Africa Strategy Pits US Against China, Russia