Peskov: The Kremlin wants to restart its dialogue with the United States during Trump’s tenure
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian Federation wants to restart its relations with the United States, including dialogues on sensitive issues.
“As for Donald Trump, we hope that we will have the opportunity to hold a dialogue with him. The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin repeatedly stated that we would like to have a dialogue with the United States, restart relations with this country in different areas including sensitive issues,” …
Ukraine has received $1.85 million in aid from Japan since 2014
Since 2014 Ukraine has received $1.85 billion in assistance from Japan, and these funds were allocated both for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other areas not associated with defense and security sectors, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense stated, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
"Despite the fact that our countries are far from each other, relations between Ukraine and Japan is an example of building effective relations. We look forward to the further development and deepening of Ukrainian-Japanese …
Putin and Merkel discussed Ukrainian crisis and the supply of Russian gas to Europe
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, and the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, had a telephone conversation during which both leaders discussed the supply of Russian gas to European consumers via Ukraine, as well as the Ukrainian crisis, the Kremlin’s website reported.According to the report, Putin stated that he is concerned that Ukraine has been evading the coordination of agreements on purchases of gas from Russia during this winter season. The Russian President …
Groysman: Scholarships for Ukrainian students will be increased significantly
The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Volodymyr Groysman, stated that student scholarships will be increased by 2.5 times, as reported on the government’s website. As a result “A” students, and those in skill shortage areas, will get increased scholarships.
"Our proposal is that academic scholarships to be fairly distributed with the involvement of student government. Under this proposal, those who received 800 UAH (30 USD), will receive no less than 1,100 (42 USD), and “A” students will get 1,600 …
Former US Ambassador to Russia: New U.S. Secretary of State could expedite lifting of sanctions on Russia
The former United States Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, criticized the decision of the President-elect of the United States to nominate the Chief Executive Officer of the Exxon Mobile Corporation, Rex Tillerson, to the post of United States Secretary of State. McFaul expressed his concerns in Twitter.“Rex Tillerson did a fantastic job for shareholders of Exxon Mobile Corporation. I am not sure that the same skills will contribute to the work of U.S. Secretary of State,” McFaul wrote. He …