Ukraine files memorandum with UN Court of Justice containing evidence of Russia's involvement in 'financing of terrorism'
On June 12, Ukraine filed a written memorandum with the UN International Court of Justice in its case against Russia regarding Russia’s violations of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
This was stated on the Facebook page of President Petro Poroshenko.
"It is very symbolic that the International Court of Justice selected June 12 - Russia Day - to file a Memorandum," …
Peskov: Putin’s statement on consequences of 'Kyiv provocation' during World Cup needs no explanation
The statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin that there will be “severe consequences” if there is “provocation from Kyiv” during the 2018 World Cup needs no clarification, Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said during a press conference on Wednesday, June 13.
“President Putin sets out his thoughts extremely clearly, and says what he means. What was said is quite straightforward,” Peskov responded when asked to explain what Putin meant.
In a broadcast of the Direct Line TV show …
UN Secretary-General to visit Russia for FIFA World Cup and meeting with Putin
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Russia next week, where he is to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and attend a World Cup soccer match in the country.
UN representative Stéphane Dujarric said on June 12 that the Secretary-General will be in Russia on June 20-21. In addition to meeting with Putin, he is scheduled to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill.
During the two- …
Ukrainian military in Donbas allowed to return fire without seeking authorization
Joint Forces Operation (JFO) commanders are allowed to return fire when provoked, without needing to coordinate with top leadership first, said JFO commander Serhiy Nayev in an interview with UNN news agency.
"The commanders are given the right to independently decide on the appropriate response to shelling [by the enemy] to protect the lives and health of subordinates and civilians," he said. According to Nayev, in a combat environment, waiting for approval "often has price of human life."
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Poroshenko calls on Erdogan to facilitate the release of Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia
During the visit to Turkey, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to facilitate the release of Ukrainian political prisoners who are detained in Russia, the President’s press-service reports. The two leaders discussed relevant issues of bilateral cooperation and international agenda.
Poroshenko thanked Erdoğan for his ongoing support of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and for the protection of the rights of Crimean Tatars.
The Presidents …