Saturday, October 5, 2019

Putin: Russia ready to sign gas transit contract with Ukraine under EU laws - Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news

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October 05, 2019
Putin: Russia ready to sign gas transit contract with Ukraine under EU laws - Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news
Ukraine Is Getting 150 Deadly Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles - The National Interest Online
Not just Ukraine: Trump now calls for China to probe Bidens - The Associated Press
Trader ECTP to shutter Russia, Ukraine origination business - AgriCensus
Ukraine agreed to Steinmeier formula in exchange for Kolomoisky’s business with Russia, - political analyst - 112 International

Putin: Russia ready to sign gas transit contract with Ukraine under EU laws - Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news

Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news
Russia will sign a gas transit contract if Ukraine implements the European legislation by the end of the year. Russian President Vladimir Putin made a corresponding statement during the Russian Energy Week 2019, the Rossiyskaya Gazeta media outlet reports.
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Ukraine Is Getting 150 Deadly Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles - The National Interest Online

The National Interest Online
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale to Ukraine of 150 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 10 launchers. The $40-million deal signals a political retreat for the administration of Pres.
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Not just Ukraine: Trump now calls for China to probe Bidens - The Associated Press

The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is publicly encouraging China to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, snubbing his nose at an impeachment inquiry into whether a similar, private appeal to another foreign government violated his oath of office.
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Trader ECTP to shutter Russia, Ukraine origination business - AgriCensus

AgriCensus
Trading house Engelhart Commodities Trading Partners (ECTP) is to exit the Russia and Ukraine grain and oilseed origination business to focus on Brazil origin and Asian destination markets, well-placed sources told Agricensus Thursday.
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Ukraine agreed to Steinmeier formula in exchange for Kolomoisky’s business with Russia, - political analyst - 112 International

112 International
Political analyst Kyrylo Sazonov believes that the interests of oligarch Igor Kolomoisky may stay behind Ukraine’s consent to “Steinmeier formula”. Sazonov writes in his blog on Site.ua that Kyiv’s relations with Moscow and Washington are now run by Deputy Chairman of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, “not a public person, but one who has a serious influence on the team of Zelensky.” It was he who allegedly agreed on the supply of energy resources for Kolomoisky from Russia.
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Friday, October 4, 2019

Kremlin confirms work on new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap underway - UNIAN

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October 04, 2019
Kremlin confirms work on new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap underway - UNIAN
Splits emerge within Zelensky administration, while public questions Steinmeier formula - The Ukrainian Weekly
US briefing: Ukraine, China's missiles and Facebook's backdoor - The Guardian
All Moscow proposals for Donbas seek to maintain Russian influence - The Ukrainian Weekly
Pompeo stops in Montenegro to discuss NATO, no comment on Ukraine - Reuters

Kremlin confirms work on new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap underway - UNIAN

UNIAN
Kremlin confirms work on new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap underwayEarlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said he hoped a new large-scale prisoner swap with Russia would take place soon.
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Splits emerge within Zelensky administration, while public questions Steinmeier formula - The Ukrainian Weekly

The Ukrainian Weekly
KYIV – Since President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s difficult trip to New York on September 24-26, a series of developments in Ukraine has generated anxiety, division and even a wave of protests.
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US briefing: Ukraine, China's missiles and Facebook's backdoor - The Guardian

The Guardian
Subscribe now to receive the morning briefing by email. Good morning, I’m Tim Walker with today’s essential stories. Texts suggest Trump exerting pressure on Ukraine president US diplomats told Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy that his hopes of meeting Donald Trump to improve Kyiv’s relations with Washington rested on his vowing to investigate allegations against the Bidens.
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All Moscow proposals for Donbas seek to maintain Russian influence - The Ukrainian Weekly

The Ukrainian Weekly
Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov says the future status of Ukraine’s Donbas should be like what Moscow has proposed for Moldova’s breakaway region of Transdniestria, journalist and political commentator Vitaly Portnikov comments.
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Pompeo stops in Montenegro to discuss NATO, no comment on Ukraine - Reuters

Reuters
PODGORICA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began a short trip to two small Balkan countries, Montenegro and North Macedonia, on Friday to discuss their roles in the Western NATO alliance.
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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Where else do leaders do what Trump is accused of? Start with Russia. - Washington Post

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October 03, 2019
Where else do leaders do what Trump is accused of? Start with Russia. - Washington Post
Russians Praise Trump, Taunt Zelensky, as Ukraine Signs On to Peace Plan Proposal - Daily Beast
How Trump's Obsession With a Conspiracy Theory Led to the Impeachment Crisis - TIME
How Russia's Interference In Ukraine Has Altered U.S. Policy Toward Belarus - Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
Ukraine scandal ropes in the usual suspects - POLITICO

Where else do leaders do what Trump is accused of? Start with Russia. - Washington Post

Washington Post
President Trump talks about the whistleblower in the Oval Office on Wednesday. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) The House of Representatives is investigating President Trump’s alleged efforts to pressure Ukraine’s government to dig up dirt on Joe Biden, one of Trump’s potential rivals in the 2020 presidential election.
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Russians Praise Trump, Taunt Zelensky, as Ukraine Signs On to Peace Plan Proposal - Daily Beast

Daily Beast
Existential dread washed over the face of the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, as he sat next to the American president, Donald J. Trump, during their joint press conference on the sidelines of the UN.
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How Trump's Obsession With a Conspiracy Theory Led to the Impeachment Crisis - TIME

TIME
The warning signs were there. In a tweet or offhand remark, President Donald Trump would touch on what he said Ukraine had done to him during the 2016 election. Top Administration officials got an earful.
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How Russia's Interference In Ukraine Has Altered U.S. Policy Toward Belarus - Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty

Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
WASHINGTON -- While U.S. relations with Russia remain out in the cold five years after Moscow’s seizure of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, ties with Belarus appear to be quickly thawing.
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Ukraine scandal ropes in the usual suspects - POLITICO

POLITICO
Last year, the married lawyers were briefly expected to formally join Trump’s legal team to defend him in the special counsel’s investigation, but those plans were quickly scrapped due to conflicts of interest with their existing clients.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

The U.S. president asks you for ‘a favor.’ How could it hurt your country? - Washington Post

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October 02, 2019
The U.S. president asks you for ‘a favor.’ How could it hurt your country? - Washington Post
Impeachment inquiry puts new focus on Giuliani’s work for prominent figures in Ukraine - The Washington Post
Al Jazeera: Ukraine's separatist east plans elections to improve Russia ties - Kyiv Post
Zelensky confirms 'Steinmeier formula' Ukraine settlement - Emerging Europe
Ukraine offers a glimpse into the future of counter-drone warfare - The Defense Post

The U.S. president asks you for ‘a favor.’ How could it hurt your country? - Washington Post

Washington Post
Understandably, most of U.S. reporting and commentary on Donald Trump’s call and the resulting impeachment inquiry has so far investigated what it means for U.S. politics. Let’s look here at what this exchange might mean for Ukraine — by looking at what happened in another country when Trump asked an ally to make trouble for his Democratic opponents: Israel.
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Impeachment inquiry puts new focus on Giuliani’s work for prominent figures in Ukraine - The Washington Post

The Washington Post
However, House investigators are now seeking records about Giuliani’s past clientele in Ukraine, including Pavel Fuks, a wealthy developer who financed consulting work Giuliani did in 2017 for the city of Kharkiv.
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Al Jazeera: Ukraine's separatist east plans elections to improve Russia ties - Kyiv Post

Kyiv Post
Russia's War Against Ukraine Al Jazeera: Ukraine’s separatist east plans elections to improve Russia ties Published Oct. 2 at 12:29 pm A photo taken on Nov. 8, 2018 shows an advertising for the election campaign seen next to political posters on a street in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Zelensky confirms 'Steinmeier formula' Ukraine settlement - Emerging Europe

Emerging Europe
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has announced plans to implement the so-called Steinmeier formula granting special status to the war-torn parts of the country’s Donbas region.
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Ukraine offers a glimpse into the future of counter-drone warfare - The Defense Post

The Defense Post
“Soldier go home.” “Soldier kill your commanding officer.” These are some of the text messages that have been sent to Ukrainian forces in the Donbass region by Russia. Russia can deploy such personalized propaganda thanks to its use of unmanned aerial vehicles in its war with Ukraine.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Macron meets Ukraine filmmaker Sentsov after release by Russia - FRANCE 24

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October 01, 2019
Macron meets Ukraine filmmaker Sentsov after release by Russia - FRANCE 24
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy may come to regret his discussion with President Trump - Chicago Tribune
Ukraine's president needs to repair 'damage' with Europe after the Trump call scandal - CNBC
GOP defenses for Trump's Ukraine call quickly collapse under scrutiny - CNBC
How Ukraine Views the Whistleblower Feud in Washington - Daily Signal

Macron meets Ukraine filmmaker Sentsov after release by Russia - FRANCE 24

FRANCE 24
Issued on: 01/10/2019 - 15:33 Strasbourg (France) (AFP) French President Emmanuel Macron met Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov on Tuesday, less than a month after his release from five years in prison in Russia on charges which sparked international outrage.
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Ukraine's President Zelenskiy may come to regret his discussion with President Trump - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Lena Surzhko-Harned, Pennsylvania State University (THE CONVERSATION) The scandal that erupted in response to the July phone conversation between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has had obvious consequences for Trump.
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Ukraine's president needs to repair 'damage' with Europe after the Trump call scandal - CNBC

CNBC
US President Donald Trump speaks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a meeting in New York on September 25, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
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GOP defenses for Trump's Ukraine call quickly collapse under scrutiny - CNBC

CNBC
President Donald Trump looks on during a bilateral meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 24, 2019.
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How Ukraine Views the Whistleblower Feud in Washington - Daily Signal

Daily Signal
The whistleblower complaint over a phone call between President Donald Trump and the president of Ukraine has all but upended U.S. politics. But how does Ukraine feel about all this?
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Monday, September 30, 2019

LNG Is The American Aid Ukraine Really Needs - Forbes

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September 30, 2019
LNG Is The American Aid Ukraine Really Needs - Forbes
Trump's Shadow Foreign Policy in Ukraine - Foreign Policy
Ukraine’s Chicken Farmers May Be Next to Gain From China Demand - Bloomberg
Podcast: As Backdrops Shift, What's Next For Russia Protests And The War In Ukraine? - Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
White House release of Ukraine call threatens new precedent - Axios

LNG Is The American Aid Ukraine Really Needs - Forbes

Forbes
The LNG tanker Coral Ethane docks in the Netherlands Shutterstock The delay of U.S. military aid to Ukraine is a central pillar of the impeachment inquiry underway against President Donald Trump.
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Trump's Shadow Foreign Policy in Ukraine - Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy
What’s on tap: How the mounting Ukraine scandal reveals the administration’s shadow foreign policy, dismal turnout for Afghanistan’s presidential election, Gen. Mark Milley takes over as new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and America’s cyber campaign against the Islamic State.
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Ukraine’s Chicken Farmers May Be Next to Gain From China Demand - Bloomberg

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Ukraine’s Chicken Farmers May Be Next to Gain From China Demand Bloomberg
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Podcast: As Backdrops Shift, What's Next For Russia Protests And The War In Ukraine? - Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty

Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
Podcast: As Backdrops Shift, What's Next For Russia Protests And The War In Ukraine? Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
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White House release of Ukraine call threatens new precedent - Axios

Axios
President Trump’s decision to release the contents of his July call with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has set a precedent his administration will have trouble containing. Why it matters: Nicholas Burns, former undersecretary of state to George W.
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