Crimean Prosecutor's Office reported on the destruction of two tons of sanctioned food
In Crimea, nearly two tons of fruit and vegetables were destroyed. The food was found by the security forces of the Simferopol wholesale market "Crimean Privoz". This was reported by the press service of the Prosecutor's Office of the Peninsula, controlled by Moscow.
"Banned food was found at the market being sold, which, according to the relevant decrees of the President of the Russian Federation, is prohibited for import, because it originates from countries of Europe and Turkey. Overall, …
Revenues from Russian oil export decreased by nearly half
Russian oil export revenues for January and February 2016 are 41% lower than the same period in the last year, a difference of 8.84 billion dollars, RIA Novosti reported, citing data from the Federal Customs Service.
It is reported that in real terms, the Russian Federation increased its oil exports by 40.184 million tons; a 2.5% increase for foreign countries in comparison with the same period in 2015. In financial terms, revenues accounted for 8.266 billion dollars, which is 41.6% lower than …
Rothschild Investment Company confirms Poroshenko transferred his ROSHEN shares
The President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, transferred his share in ROSHEN Confectionary Corporation under a trust agreement to Rothschild Investment Company. “The agreement for the management of the trust was finalized on January 14, 2016. The agreement took 12-months to prepare,” as stated by Rothschild in response to a request of Interfax-Ukraine.
“The agreement was drawn up in accordance with the international standards for the transfer of assets by politicians to trusts during their term …
Dzhemilev suggests creating Crimean Tatar batallion to strengthen Ukrainian presence along administrative border
In the Kherson region, near the border of annexed Crimea, the process of creating a battalion of the Crimean Tatars continues. The leader of the Crimean Tatars, Mustafa Dzhemilev, said that it will "strengthen the Ukrainian presence" in the region at a press conference in Kiev on April 6th, as reported by Krym.Realii.
"We are now forming an armed unit near the border with Crimea. The main goal of this battalion, of course, will not be armed resistance... They will guard the border and …
Estonia to offer medical treatment for wounded Ukrainian soldiers
This year, Estonia will offer treatment and rehabilitation for the Ukrainian servicemen who suffered through the hostilities in the Donbas region, as reported by Postimees, with reference to the Press Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Estonia.
In May this year, Estonia will offer recovery treatment for ten servicemen of the Ukrainian army who suffered during the fighting in the health center “Sat.” Ukrainians will be delivered to Estonia for treatment in two groups of five people. …