Putin Says Russia Will Not 'Abandon' Russians In Southeast Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will not abandon Russians living in southeast Ukraine to what he described as Ukrainian "nationalists."
Russia sees court fight after Ukraine 'defaults' on $3 billion bond
Ukraine and Russia appear all but certain to take their dispute over a $3 billion Eurobond to court after Ukraine said it would not repay the bond when it matures next week, prompting Russia to cry default and say a legal battle was now on the cards.
Japan, Indonesia boost security ties, eye defense equipment transfers
Japan and Indonesia will strengthen their security cooperation and begin talks on transfers of defense equipment, their foreign and defense ministers said on Thursday, as China's maritime expansion leads its neighbors to forge closer ties.
Ukraine says committed to talks in good faith with Russia on $3 billion bond
Ukraine's Finance Ministry said on Thursday it was committed to negotiating in good faith on the restructuring of a $3 billion Eurobond held entirely by Russia, which in turn said it was waiting for a proposal from Kiev.
Ukraine says Russia looted two Crimean oil rigs
Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of looting two of its oil rigs after Crimea-based oil and gas firm Chornomornaftogaz moved the equipment off the coast of the annexed peninsula into Russian waters.
Russia's Putin orders suspension of free trade zone with Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered his government to suspend Russia's free trade zone with Ukraine from Jan. 1, making good on Moscow's threats to Kiev which seeks closer ties with the European Union.
EU expected to agree on extending Russian sanctions on Friday
The European Union is set to agree a six-month extension of its economic sanctions on Russia on Friday, once Italy's prime minister has discussed the issue with his fellow leaders at a summit in Brussels, diplomats said on Tuesday.
Kerry says Russia, U.S. can work together on Syria
Russia and the United States can work together to make progress in ending the war in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, seeking to narrow their differences over a political transition in Damascus.
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