US State Department accuses Russia of using intimidation tactics against the OSCE mission in the Donbas
U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert declared that Russian-backed militants must stop shooting in the direction of the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) staff of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Eastern Ukraine.
"I’m seeing reports that Russia-subordinated personnel fired a weapon to intimidate unarmed OSCE SMM monitors in eastern Ukraine," Nauert wrote. "OSCE SMM risks their lives to protect civilians. Russia should stop this deplorable behavior and …
Kyiv expresses concern over convoys of Russian military equipment moving towards Transnistrian border with Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is concerned about the transfer of Russian military equipment to the territory of the unrecognized Transnistria, stated the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its concern over the actions of the Russian Federation in violation of the Transnistrian conflict zone regime, particularly the unauthorized transfer on June 14, 2018 of military equipment and weapons for the Operational Group of Russian …
Estonia to buy missiles for Mistral portable air defense systems from France for €50 million
Estonia’s state defense investment agency signed a contract for the purchase of short range missiles for Mistral man-portable missile system (MANPADs) for €50 million, Estonia’s Ministry of Defense reported on Twitter.
“The contract was concluded with the French manufacturer MBDA,” the statement reads. “It was signed by the head of the Center for Defense Investment, Rauno Sirk, and Vice President of the MBDA, Didier Philippe. In accordance with the agreement, between 2020 and o 2027, Estonia …
Kyiv and American company Hyperloop Transportation Technologies sign a Memorandum of Cooperation
The Infrastructure Ministry of Ukraine and the American company Hyperloop Transportation Technologies signed a Memorandum on Cooperation which envisions the construction of a new rapid transport Hyperloop system in Ukraine.
According to the Ministry’s press-service, the memorandum was signed following the public discussion “Hyperloop in Ukraine” with participation of the CEO and Founder of the American company, Dirk Ahlborn, and the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Volodymyr Omelyan. …
Russia selling off US government debt
In April, Russia sold out half of the U.S. Treasury bills worth 47.5 billion dollars, leaving a $48.7 billion, according to the data published on the website of the U.S. Treasury.
Thus, Russia has fallen in the ranking of the US government debt holders from 16th to 22d place. China, holding $1.18 trillion of the US debt, and Japan, with $1.03 trillion, are at the top of the list.
On June 15, the President of the United States Donald Trump has launched a trade war against China, introducing a 2 …