Russia files lawsuit against Ukraine over $3 billion debt
On the 17th of February, the Ministry of Finance of Russia filed a lawsuit against Ukraine with the Supreme Court of London for the recovery of a $3 billion debt in the form of Eurobonds. Russia provided this loan to Ukraine in December 2013, the Minister of Finance, Anton Siluanov reported.
“The lawsuit was filed after unsuccessful attempts to contact Ukraine for a constructive dialogue with regard to debt restructuring,” Siluanov stated and was quoted by Interfax. He called a court …
Strelkov gives negative portrayal of leaders of pro-Russian separatists
Igor Strelkov (Girkin), the former Defense Minister of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, gave a destructive description of the so-called DPR and LPR leaders in an interview with the Novorossiya movement’s website
“For two years they were in limbo, being a kind of a bargaining chip, which everybody wanted to return in exchange for uncertain preferences or some goods. It has led to the fact that favorites came to power, those who were chosen not on the basis of their professional or moral …
Georgia's path to NATO is through the Black Sea
The Head of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia, Tinatin Khidasheli, will take part in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting, which has already begun in Brussels.
It was reported today that the city of Tbilisi can join the NATO-created security system of the Black Sea region. Georgia can now also play its part in ensuring the security of the region.
Khidasheli mentioned that with Tbilisi joining the system, it will assist in the process of strengthening the capacities of NATO …
Moscow authorities reject proposal to hold rally in memory of Boris Nemtsov in city center
The Russian opposition has agreed to hold a demonstration in remembrance of Boris Nemtsov following an alternate route in Moscow. This was reported by Interfax on the 16th of February referencing one of the leaders of the People’s Freedom Party (PARNAS), Constantine Merzlikin.
“We were not allowed to hold the rally along the route through the Great Moscow River Bridge. They offered the traditional route along the Boulevard. Even though we held a meeting and agreed to this, I believe that …
Moldovan Defense Ministry: Russia is the main threat to our national security
According to the Newsmaker news portal, the Minister of Defense of Moldova, Anatol Salaru, has said that Russia is the main threat to the security of Moldova.
In his opinion, the strengthening of the position of Russia in Moldova would jeopardize the security of Ukraine and even Turkey.
Salaru also believes that only NATO is capable of protecting the country from Russia. This is why he wants Moldova to become a member of the Alliance.
“The safety of the Republic of Moldova is a part of the …