Russian economy reeling after new Western sanctions
A new wave of Western sanctions is hitting Russia’s economy hard. State-owned energy firms continue to bleed profits and Russia’s
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Poland marks 75th anniversary of Soviet invasion
During an official ceremony on September 17 to mark the 75th anniversary of the invasion of Poland by the Soviet Red
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Bulgaria fears new gas deliveries interruption – Deputy PM
Bulgaria was preparing contingency plans in case of a new interruption in gas supplies from Russia, which was seen as
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Ukraine’s parliament votes to grant self-rule, amnesty to Donbas separatists
Ukraine’s parliament supported on September 16 2014 two draft laws filed by President Petro Poroshenko aimed at temporary settling the
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Russian Gazprom vows to deliver minimal gas volumes to Poland
Russian Gazprom is capable of exporting gas to Poland only at the minimal contracted level and not at levels currently
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Defence minister: Western weapons on way to Ukraine
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Valeriy Heletey said Sunday weapons are on the way to Ukraine from Western countries – which he
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Ukraine repels rebel attack on Donetsk airport
Ukraine’s military said Saturday it has successfully defended the government-held airport in Donetsk from an attack by pro-Russian rebels. Plumes
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Gazprom vows to meet Poland’s gas delivery demands Friday
Russia’s Gazprom has vowed to restore natural gas deliveries to levels ordered by Poland as of Friday, Polish economy minister
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EU imposes new sanctions on Russia
The European Union has imposed a new package of economic sanctions against Russia because of its actions in Ukraine. The
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