Russia’s gas giant Gazprom decided to give Ukraine an extension to resolve the gas dispute between the countries after Ukraine’s Naftogaz paid $786 million for February and March supplies. Russia was going to turn off Ukraine’s gas on Tuesday. Gazprom
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold face-to-face talks on the Ukraine crisis with British Prime Minister David Cameron, Downing Street said on Monday.The two leaders will meet after they attend events to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings
Stunning gains by radical eurosceptic parties could muddy transatlantic ties and help feed growing anti-American sentiment just as the EU and US seek to seal an ambitious trade pact, analysts warn. US officials said they were watching closely, as estimates
Russia, Balrus, and Kazakhstan created the Eurasion Economic Union after years of negotiations. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin is missing Ukraine, the crown jewel of the USSR. But Putin hopes this union changes minds. “We are creating a powerful and
SLOVYANSK, Ukraine (AP) — Rebels in eastern Ukraine shot down a government military helicopter Thursday amid heavy fighting around Slovyansk, killing at least 12 soldiers including a general, officials said. Acting President Oleksandr Turchynov told the parliament in Kiev that
In the last few days Ukraine has seen the heaviest fighting since the crisis initiated by the Kremlin this spring. This comes just hours after a new President was elected in Kiev. At the same time a “rabble” stormed the headquarters
French President François Hollande and Russian President Vladimir Putin plan to discuss Ukraine on June 5 in Paris, one day before the Allies commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. It will be the first time a Western leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Ukraine to stop the anti-terrorist operation in the east against pro-Russian forces. Over 45 are dead in Donetsk from May 26 and 27 after President-elect Petro Poroshenko vowed to strengthen the operation. To make matters
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — The eastern city of Donetsk was in turmoil Tuesday a day after government forces used fighter jets to stop pro-Russia separatists from taking over the airport. Dozens were reported killed and the mayor went on television
The Russian government appears to not yet have gotten over the victory of Austrian bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. President Vladimir Putin, speaking at a dinner in St. Petersburg, condemned the singer for putting
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will respect Ukraine’s presidential election and work with the new president, but there is an interesting chocolate bar for sale in Russia. Produced by a Russian company called Shokobox, it shows Russia in 2015,
(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Britain’s Prince Charles on Saturday of unacceptable and unroyal behaviour by comparing him with Adolf Hitler over Russia’s stance in Ukraine. Putin said he had not heard the comment, made by the prince
Moldovan Foreign Minister Natalia Gherman told German newspaper BILD that Moldova will more than likely apply for European Union membership in five years. The small country will sign an EU Association Agreement on June 27, but may face retaliation from
On Friday, the Democratic Party tweeted out a prospective bumper sticker designed to tout the wonders of President Barack Obama’s administration. It carried a photo of President Obama, accompanied by the words “LIKE A BOSS.” We’ll only print this if
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an interview to CNBC Europe’s Geoff Cutmore. During that interview, Putin reacted to remarks from his U.S. counterpart President Barack Obama, who has taken issue with Putin’s activities
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin announced Friday that Russia will recognize the outcome of Ukraine’s presidential vote this weekend but voiced hope that Ukraine would halt its military operation against separatists in the east. In Kiev, Ukraine’s leader urged
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the crisis in Ukraine had evolved into a full-scale civil war, blaming Washington for backing the overthrow of former president Viktor Yanukovych. “The Ukrainian crisis arose because Yanukovych postponed the association agreement with
LONDON (AP) — Russia has criticized Prince Charles’ reported comparison of President Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler and is protesting the matter with Britain. Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, reportedly compared Hitler’s 1939 invasion of Poland with
A flurry of mysterious debris has startled residents in China’s northeastern province of Heilongjiang, where residents are reporting seeing unidentified flying objects and some even sharing photographs on social media of the strange debris. The Weather Channel reports that Chinese
Following the announcement of his election victory in India last Friday, India’s Prime Minister-elect took to his Twitter page to thank the many nations and world leaders who were quick to offer their congratulations on his massive, landslide win. To
Britain’s Prince Charles stoked controversy during a visit to Canada by comparing the recent actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s to those of Adolf Hitler, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. The British newspaper said several witnesses heard the prince make
The mainstream media are all agog and aghast in feigned outrage at Porterville, California mayor Cameron Hamilton’s advice to victims of bullying: that they should “grow a pair and stick up for them damn selves.” This is timeless and eminently sensible
Recent announcements by the Kremlin of a withdrawal of Russian forces from along the Ukrainian border are part of a misinformation campaign in preparation for the next phase of subversive operations in Eastern Europe. As the mainstream media has reported,
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down with Chinese state-media organization Xinhua to discuss the Kremlin’s diplomatic efforts towards China. Putin was in high spirits. The former KGB operative expressed a willingness to secure an even closer-knit partnership with
The United States Monday said it needed “firm evidence” that Russia was withdrawing its forces from the borders of Ukraine, following President Vladimir Putin’s order for his forces to pull back.A senior US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said
