Separatist DPR puts forward its conditions for peacekeepers in Donbas
The proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin to deploy peacekeepers to the Donbas should be discussed, stated the head of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Alexander Zakharchenko.
According to Zakharchenko, the residents of the Donbas "like no one else are interested in the beginning of the process of settlement of our conflict with Kyiv." He also says that the DPR is ready to consider any initiatives while also putting forward their own.
The head of the DPR asserted that the …
Ukraine’s gold and foreign exchange reserves reach record level
On 1 September 2017, Ukraine’s international reserves were the equivalent of $18.035 billion.
The last time the reserves were higher than this was the start of 2014, the National Bank of Ukraine reported.
The reserves are currently 16% higher than they were at the start of 2017. At the end of August the reserves had grown by $240 million, or 1.3%.
In August, the following factors influenced the reserve amounts: the arrival of $351.5 million from the placement of domestic state bonds …
Hungary accuses EU of using double standards towards Poland
The European Commission is using a double standard in relation to Poland, as well as to Hungary, as stated by the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, Wiener Zeitung writes.
"Double standards are being used against Poland and Hungary. When Greece builds a fence on the border, it is normal. But when we do the same, it is not," Szijjártó explained and added that any attempts by the European Commission to impose sanctions on Poland due to judicial reform will be …
Moldovan pro-presidential party calls for cancellation of the Association Agreement with the EU
The oppositional, pro-presidential Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM) will insist on the annulment of the Association Agreement with the European Union, as noted in a statement by the Political Executive Committee of the party, Ukrinform reports.
"The Political Council of the PCRM states that the party remains committed to the need for the early annulment of the Association Agreement with the EU, and we will insist on and work towards it. This is our political task and …
Russia intends to sue US over restricted access to its diplomatic buildings
Russia will sue over the US decision to restrict access to property belonging to the Russian diplomatic mission, as stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference at the BRICS summit, Interfax reports.
According to Putin, he will instruct the Russian Foreign Ministry to file a case in court due to the US decision. "This is a clear violation of Russia’s property rights, so first I'll instruct the Foreign Ministry to go to court. Let's see how effectively the vaunted …