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Ukraine Says EU to Be Guarantor In Any Russia Gas Deal

Ukraine Says EU to Be Guarantor In Any Russia Gas Deal

BRUSSELS/KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine and the European Union have agreed that the EU’s executive arm will serve as guarantor in any agreement for Russia to supply Ukraine with gas, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said on Thursday. Russian Energy Minister

Iran Foils Sabotage Attempt on Heavy Water Tanks

Iran Foils Sabotage Attempt on Heavy Water Tanks

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities have foiled a sabotage attempt involving tanks used for the transportation of heavy water, a key component in nuclear reactors, an Iranian newspaper reported on Thursday. The independent Arman daily quoted Asghar Zarean, deputy

2 Pro-Europe Parties Leading Ukraine Vote

2 Pro-Europe Parties Leading Ukraine Vote

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Two pro-European parties that campaigned for tough reforms to battle corruption shared the lead Monday after Ukraine’s parliamentary election, according to partial results. With more than half the votes counted, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s Popular Front

Blow to Putin as pro-West Parties Win Mandate in Ukraine

Blow to Putin as pro-West Parties Win Mandate in Ukraine

Ukraine looks set to move towards the European mainstream as the top three parties from results available are defiant in the face of Russian aggression Reuters News Agency reports. Former Prime Minister Arsent Yatseniuk and his party ‘People’s Front’ had

Report: Iran and Russia Join Forces against ISIS in Iraq

Report: Iran and Russia Join Forces against ISIS in Iraq

The governments of Iran and Russia have announced a joint effort to enhance their military operations against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). Militaries from both countries will be working with Iraqi commanders. “Over 60 military experts from Russia and Iran created

Russia Still Has Troops in Ukraine, NATO Says

Russia Still Has Troops in Ukraine, NATO Says

(Reuters) – Russia still has troops in eastern Ukraine and retains a very capable force on the border despite a partial withdrawal, NATO’s military commander said on Friday. “We’ve seen a pretty good withdrawal of the Russian forces from inside

Russia's Navalny Vows to Fight Putin

Russia's Navalny Vows to Fight Putin

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s most prominent opposition leader is in bare feet, dressed in blue jeans and a checkered shirt, as he opens the door to his apartment in a drab Soviet-era block. Two years ago, Alexei Navalny was the

Russian Economy Stops Growing, Economy Ministry Says

Russian Economy Stops Growing, Economy Ministry Says

MOSCOW, Oct. 22 (UPI) — Growth of the Russian economy halted in September, data from its economy ministry indicated Wednesday. The economy grew by only 0.8 percent in the first nine months of 2014, Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev reported, suggesting

Poland's Sikorski Under Fire over Russia Interview

Poland's Sikorski Under Fire over Russia Interview

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s former Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski came under fire Tuesday from the prime minister and political opponents over a U.S. magazine interview in which he allegedly said Russia’s president offered Poland the opportunity to jointly carve

Sweden, Russia, and the New Cold War: Stockholm Syndrome

Sweden, Russia, and the New Cold War: Stockholm Syndrome

On Thursday, Swedish intelligence reportedly picked up a distress call from an unknown vessel in its waters off Stockholm. The call, in Russian, may have been from a Russian submarine.  The Russians have denied having any naval assets in the area.

Russian Social Media Site Cancels 'Miss Hitler' Pageant

Russian Social Media Site Cancels 'Miss Hitler' Pageant

The “Miss Hitler” pageant was canceled after Vkontakte, Russia’s Facebook, deleted the page. George Lobushkin, VKontakte’s head of public relations, told Vocativ the group was deleted “due to calls to violent actions.” The contest encouraged women from Ukraine and Russia to