Germany says lifting sanctions on Russia will not be possible anytime soon
Germany has no plans of lifting sanctions against Russia in the near future, as stated by the German Commissioner for Cooperation with Russia, Gernot Erler, reports Deutsche Welle.
The situation in eastern Ukraine is being taken into consideration in Germany. According to Erler, violations of the truce and ceasefire agreement are recorded almost every day during the last few weeks. All this led to numerous casualties on both sides, said Erler.
It is also reported that all 28 EU member …
Ukrainian court summons separatists leader Igor Plotnitsky for questioning
The Podilskyi District Court of Kiev called for the Head of the unrecognized Luhansk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine, Igor Plotnitsky, to attend a hearing on the 31st of August, 2016. This announcement was published in the official newspaper of the central executive authorities, the "Uryadovy Courier" (the Governmental Courier) № 149 on the 10th of August, 2016.
"The Podilskyi District Court of Kyiv calls the accused, Plotnitsky Igor Venediktovich, born on 24 June 1964 (last known …
Latvia receives air defense radar systems from the US
Two more Sentinel mobile tactical air defense radars were delivered to Latvia, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic. These are able to detect low-flying targets including helicopters, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
According to BaltNews, the first radar was delivered to Latvia in June. The total cost of the project is about $22.7 million that includes four Sentinel radars, HMMWV vehicles and trailers, as well as operator and maintenance training.
Sentinel radars are …
Theresa May plans to meet with Putin in Russia
British Prime Minister Theresa May had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia via their Facebook page.
During the conversation, the two leaders agreed to strengthen dialogue between special services dealing with issues of aviation security, and agreed to hold a private meeting in the near future
It is reported that the conversation was initiated by Britain.
In addition, Putin once again congratulated May on …
Yelchenko: Kiev may convene UN Security Council because of the situation in Crimea
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Volodymyr Yelchenko held an urgent briefing on the situation in Crimea after the actions of Russian security forces and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements.
This was reported by Hromadske radio.
“The question of convening the UN Security Council is being considered ... As soon as it is necessary, we will do it immediately,” Yelchenko said.
“We are ready to convene the Security Council even at night, if necessary,” he …