Russia denies that the soldier captured by Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbas is enlisted in Russian army
The Russian Ministry of Defense denies that the Russian Viktor Ageyev, who was taken prisoner in the Luhansk region, is currently enlisted.
“Viktor Ageyev never served in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation under contract. According to the records of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ageyev served in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, after which, in May 2016, he resigned in accordance with established procedure to the reserve. Information regarding the alleged subsequent entry …
Ukraine signs agreement to join EU energy system
On Wednesday June 28 in Brussels, the company Ukrenergo signed an agreement on the conditions for the joining of Ukraine’s energy system with the European energy system ENTSO-E.
As reported by the company’s press service, this document consists of three main parts: a catalog of the conditions which need to be met for joining; a list of necessary additional research, and a roadmap.
Although technically operation with ENTSO-E and operation with Russia, Belarus and Moldova are similar, there are …
Ukrainian President proposes to abolish parliamentary immunity
During his speech for Constitution Day, President Petro Poroshenko called for parliamentary immunity to be abolished.
“The high profile cases, the decisive steps in the fight against corruption, which are being demonstrated by the Prosecutor General’s Office and the National Anti-corruption Bureau, remind us all of what an anachronism parliamentary immunity is. My bill to change the constitution is ready. It will require political will from the MPs – once and for all, to put themselves on the …
Lavrov confirms call from Tillerson about the possibility of a new chemical attack in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson informed him of US intelligence information that Syrian authorities are preparing a new chemical attack.
“Rex Tillerson called me. The leaking of the fact that we spoke took place once again on the American side. I can… confirm that he called me and warned me that the US has information on a supposed new chemical attack being prepared against the opposition, as he put it,” Lavrov said at a press conference …
Russian National Guard will not only operate in Russia, but also abroad
The Russian National Guard will not only be able to ensure Russia’s security within the country, but also beyond its borders, as stated by the first deputy director of the Russian National Guard, Sergey Melikov at a reception for graduating officers, reported Russian news agency TASS.
“As of today, troops of the National Guard, by the president's decision, and unlike domestic troops, will have the opportunity to function outside our country. Such work can be given to the troops, hence, the …