Wider sanctions against Russia are expected to be renewed next week.
Tag: occupation of Crimea
Nicolas Sarkozy Goes All-Out For Putin In Saint Petersburg
The former French President praised Putin’s leadership and called for Europe to work “hand in hand” with Russia.
Ukraine Live Day 427: Marked Reduction In Violence Across Front
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NATO Moves Not Economic Sanctions Behind Putin’s Tactical Shift on Ukraine, Illarionov Says
Staunton, June 9 – Vladimir Putin has met two of the West’s demands concerning Ukraine — recognition of the presidential elections there and a pullback of Russian forces from the border – but he will stop backing the secessionists only if they win, the Ukrainian army defeats them, or he recognizes that he is creating […]