Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Russia's Gazprom cancels Eurobond placement amid Ukraine row - Ifax - Reuters Africa

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November 13, 2019
Russia's Gazprom cancels Eurobond placement amid Ukraine row - Ifax - Reuters Africa
People died while Trump played games with Ukraine’s military aid - Washington Post
The GOP's defense of Trump, annotated - CNN
UkrInform: Ukraine's FM claims sentence to Crimean Muslims in Russia is political repression - Kyiv Post
New military pullback begins in eastern Ukraine - Hartford Courant

Russia's Gazprom cancels Eurobond placement amid Ukraine row - Ifax - Reuters Africa

MOSCOW, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Russian gas giant Gazprom cancelled a Eurobond issue planned for this week due to the possible fallout from its legal dispute with Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz, the Interfax news agency cited a source as saying on Wednesday. read more

People died while Trump played games with Ukraine’s military aid - Washington Post

What’s outrageous about the Ukraine story isn’t that it’s a unique example of Trump’s fecklessness in foreign policy, but that it’s so typical. In dealing with Ukraine, Trump has behaved the same erratic, unreliable way he has with the Syrian Kurds, and the South Koreans, and America’s NATO partners in Europe. read more

The GOP's defense of Trump, annotated - CNN

To: Republican Members of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Committee on Foreign Affairs From: Republican Staff of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Committee on Oversight and Reform , and Committee on Foreign Affairs read more

UkrInform: Ukraine's FM claims sentence to Crimean Muslims in Russia is political repression - Kyiv Post

Russia's War Against Ukraine UkrInform: Ukraine’s FM claims sentence to Crimean Muslims in Russia is political repression Published Nov. 13 at 11:23 am Armed men stand guard in front of the entrance of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people (the single highest executive-representative body of the Crimean Tatars) in Simferopol on Sept. read more

New military pullback begins in eastern Ukraine - Hartford Courant

The Saturday pullback in the Petrivske area follows two similar movements in eastern Ukraine, where Russia-backed rebels and Ukrainian forces have been fighting since 2014. The withdrawals are seen as a significant step that could lead to a summit of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany on ending the conflict. read more
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Russia collusion, obstruction, Ukraine-Biden flop, so Dems will claim Trump extorted, bribed - Washington Times

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November 12, 2019
Russia collusion, obstruction, Ukraine-Biden flop, so Dems will claim Trump extorted, bribed - Washington Times
Kazakhstan Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Meeting - The New York Times
Trump cites corruption in Kyiv and European stinginess to justify actions on Ukraine. Neither rationale withstands close scrutiny. - Washington Post
Kazakhstan offers to host Russia-Ukraine meeting - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ukraine never agreed with Russia on fixing in Constitution any "special status" for Donbas – Prystaiko - UNIAN

Russia collusion, obstruction, Ukraine-Biden flop, so Dems will claim Trump extorted, bribed - Washington Times

ANALYSIS/OPINION: A cleverly sardonic, slickly misleading impeachment line makes fun of how former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley exploded the Democrats’ impeachment rationale. read more

Kazakhstan Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Meeting - The New York Times

MOSCOW — Kazakhstan's ex-president said Tuesday he offered to host the leaders of Russia and Ukraine for talks on settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but the Kremlin was noncommittal about such an encounter. read more

Trump cites corruption in Kyiv and European stinginess to justify actions on Ukraine. Neither rationale withstands close scrutiny. - Washington Post

It wasn’t perfect. There were some worrisome holdovers from the previous government, and Ukrainian oligarchs remained a powerful force. The impeachment inquiry , which moves this week to public hearings, centers on whether Trump abused the power of his office for personal political gain, and has obstructed efforts to conceal it. read more

Kazakhstan offers to host Russia-Ukraine meeting - Minneapolis Star Tribune

MOSCOW — The former leader of Kazakhstan says he has offered to host a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents on settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The fighting between Russia-backed separatist rebels and Ukrainian troops in Ukraine's industrial east has killed more than 13,000 people since 2014. read more

Ukraine never agreed with Russia on fixing in Constitution any "special status" for Donbas – Prystaiko - UNIAN

Ukraine never agreed with Russia on fixing in Constitution any "special status" for Donbas – PrystaikoAt the same time, the top diplomat notes the need to update the law on the special procedure for local governance in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which expires December 31. read more
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Monday, November 11, 2019

Kremlin Eyes Four-Way Ukraine Summit This Year - The Moscow Times

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November 11, 2019
Kremlin Eyes Four-Way Ukraine Summit This Year - The Moscow Times
In Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy must tread carefully or may end up facing another Maidan uprising - The Conversation UK
After push from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine Two political supporters of U.S. - msnNOW
Ukrainian defense minister sees no threat of pending Russia's invasion - Interfax Ukraine
Ukrainian troops to return to their positions if Russia breaches disengagement in Donbas, - Defense Minister - 112 International

Kremlin Eyes Four-Way Ukraine Summit This Year - The Moscow Times

An international summit on solving the Ukrainian crisis is likely to take place this year, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters in Moscow on Monday. A breakthrough at talks between Moscow and Kiev on Oct. read more

In Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy must tread carefully or may end up facing another Maidan uprising - The Conversation UK

It’s been six years since the start of the Euromaidan revolution in Ukraine, which led to the ousting of then-President Viktor Yanukovych. By the time his successor Petro Poroshenko was elected in May 2014, the domestic political scene in Ukraine and the geopolitical dynamics in the contested EU-Russia neighbourhood surrounding it had fundamentally altered. read more

After push from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine Two political supporters of U.S. - msnNOW

© Provided by The Associated Press In this Nov. 12, 2018, photo provided by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Energy Secretary Rick Perry speaks in Kyiv, Ukraine. Michael Bleyzer and Alex Cranberg, two political supporters of Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil-and-gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country’s new president. read more

Ukrainian defense minister sees no threat of pending Russia's invasion - Interfax Ukraine

10:01 11.11.2019 Ukrainian defense minister sees no threat of pending Russia's invasion As of this moment, there is no critical enhancement of Russian forces and hardware that could evidence pending invasion of the Ukrainian territory, Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zahorodniuk said on the television channel 1+1 on Sunday night. read more

Ukrainian troops to return to their positions if Russia breaches disengagement in Donbas, - Defense Minister - 112 International

Minister of Defence Andriy Zahorodniuk If armed Russian mercenaries corrupt the disengagement process in Donbas, Ukrainian forces could return to their previous positions. Andriy Zahorodniuk, the Defense Minister of Ukraine said so in his interview with 1+1 TV channel. read more
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Sunday, November 10, 2019

Poland Analyzing Russia Request to Extradite UkrainianPoland Analyzing Russia Request to Extradite Ukrainian - The New York Times

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November 10, 2019
Poland Analyzing Russia Request to Extradite UkrainianPoland Analyzing Russia Request to Extradite Ukrainian - The New York Times
Ukraine Looks To Block Nord Stream 2 As Denmark Gives It a Green Light - Caspian News
RFE/RL: Moscow expects UN court to reject Ukraine's terrorism-financing complaints against Russia - Kyiv Post
UNIAN: Ukrainian activist detained in Poland at Russia's request - Kyiv Post
Paul Goble: Poklonskaya says Russians 'largest divided people on Earth' - Kyiv Post

Poland Analyzing Russia Request to Extradite UkrainianPoland Analyzing Russia Request to Extradite Ukrainian - The New York Times

WARSAW, Poland — A Ukrainian activist and veteran of the war in the country's east has been detained by Polish border guards on a request by Russia, which seeks his extradition. Poland's Foreign Ministry says that Ihor Mazur was arrested last week on an Interpol warrant issued by Russia. read more

Ukraine Looks To Block Nord Stream 2 As Denmark Gives It a Green Light - Caspian News

Ukrainian officials are pulling out all the stops to get the Nord Stream 2 underwater gas pipeline, which would bring Russian gas to northern Europe and bypassing traditional overland routes that run through Ukraine, cancelled. read more

RFE/RL: Moscow expects UN court to reject Ukraine's terrorism-financing complaints against Russia - Kyiv Post

RFE/RL: Moscow expects UN court to reject Ukraine’s terrorism-financing complaints against Russia Published Nov. 10. Updated Nov. 10 at 10:35 am A handout photo made available by the International Court of Justice shows judges attending the opening day of the hearings in The Hague. read more

UNIAN: Ukrainian activist detained in Poland at Russia's request - Kyiv Post

UNIAN: Ukrainian activist detained in Poland at Russia’s request Published Nov. 10 at 10:04 am Ihor Mazur, Ukrainian activist, volunteer and an employee of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, was detained in Poland at the request of Russia. read more

Paul Goble: Poklonskaya says Russians 'largest divided people on Earth' - Kyiv Post

Paul Goble: Poklonskaya says Russians ‘largest divided people on Earth’ Published Nov. 10. Updated Nov. 10 at 9:32 am Protesters attend a rally and hold Russian flags in central Moscow on August 10, 2019 after mass police detentions. read more
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Saturday, November 9, 2019

Russian FSB tries to recruit Ukrainian man in Chernihiv region - 112 International

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November 09, 2019
Russian FSB tries to recruit Ukrainian man in Chernihiv region - 112 International
UkrInform: MH17 case is part of Ukraine's lawsuit against Russia at international court - Kyiv Post
Ukraine, Russian-Backed Rebels Begin Donbass Village Withdrawal - The New York Times
Last Stage of Ukraine Troop Pullback Opens Way for Peace Summit - Bloomberg
Ukrainian Forces, Russia-Backed Separatists Begin Pullback From Donetsk Village - Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty

Russian FSB tries to recruit Ukrainian man in Chernihiv region - 112 International

The Counterintelligence of Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) exposed an attempt to recruit one Ukrainian man by the security services of the Russian Federation. It happened in Chernihiv region. read more

UkrInform: MH17 case is part of Ukraine's lawsuit against Russia at international court - Kyiv Post

Murder In The Sky: Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Russia's War Against Ukraine UkrInform: MH17 case is part of Ukraine’s lawsuit against Russia at international court Published Nov. read more

Ukraine, Russian-Backed Rebels Begin Donbass Village Withdrawal - The New York Times

PETRIVSKE, Ukraine — Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed rebels began a planned withdrawal of troops and weaponry from a village in the eastern Donbass region on Saturday, a Reuters witness at the scene said. read more

Last Stage of Ukraine Troop Pullback Opens Way for Peace Summit - Bloomberg

Last Stage of Ukraine Troop Pullback Opens Way for Peace Summit Bloomberg read more

Ukrainian Forces, Russia-Backed Separatists Begin Pullback From Donetsk Village - Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty

Ukrainian government forces and Russia-backed separatists are scheduled to begin withdrawing troops from around a village in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine on November 9, raising hopes that an end to the long, deadly conflict is moving closer. read more
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Friday, November 8, 2019

US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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November 08, 2019
US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
NATO-Ukraine Commission meets in Kyiv - The Ukrainian Weekly
Russia-led forces thwart disengagement in Petrivske-Bohdanivka section - Kyiv Post
U.N. top court to rule on jurisdiction in Ukraine vs Russia dispute - Reuters
Russia’s ‘coal weapon’: Hampering Kazakhstani exports to Ukraine - 112 International

US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis Jewish Telegraphic Agency read more

NATO-Ukraine Commission meets in Kyiv - The Ukrainian Weekly

On October 31, the NATO-Ukraine Commission met in Kyiv in the presence of the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Here is a look at the main statements by Messrs. read more

Russia-led forces thwart disengagement in Petrivske-Bohdanivka section - Kyiv Post

Russia's War Against Ukraine Russia-led forces thwart disengagement in Petrivske-Bohdanivka section Published Nov. 8. Updated Nov. 8 at 2:45 pm An armed soldier guard stands during the campaign meeting of Denis Pushilin, the leader of the Russia-backed separatists in Donetsk on Nov. read more

U.N. top court to rule on jurisdiction in Ukraine vs Russia dispute - Reuters

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The top United Nations court rules on Friday on whether it has jurisdiction to hear a case brought by Ukraine against Russia over Moscow’s alleged support of pro-Russian separatists in the Crimea and eastern Ukraine. read more

Russia’s ‘coal weapon’: Hampering Kazakhstani exports to Ukraine - 112 International

The press service of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan reported, on October 25, that Russia’s current ban on the transit of some Kazakhstani goods contradicts the fundamental principles of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). read more
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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Ukraine postpones 2nd stage of weapons pullback in east - Hartford Courant

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November 07, 2019
Ukraine postpones 2nd stage of weapons pullback in east - Hartford Courant
UNIAN: Ukraine's energy minister announces date for another round of gas talks with EU, Russia - Kyiv Post
Diplomat Points to Rudy Giuliani as Trump's Ukraine Shakedown Man - Mother Jones
Testimony: How Trump helped Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Location, Location: Why Ukraine Leader Aimed for Oval Office - The New York Times

Ukraine postpones 2nd stage of weapons pullback in east - Hartford Courant

Boris Gryzlov, Russia's representative to the Contact Group of Ukraine, Russia and the OSCE, says "we are once again convinced that the main reason for the stalling of the .... process is the position of Kyiv." read more

UNIAN: Ukraine's energy minister announces date for another round of gas talks with EU, Russia - Kyiv Post

Russia's War Against Ukraine Ukraine's Energy Challenge UNIAN: Ukraine’s energy minister announces date for another round of gas talks with EU, Russia Published Nov. 7 at 1:41 pm Driller of Chinese company Beiken Energy climbs the stairs at drilling rig at Yablunivsky gas field on Oct, 26, 2018 in Poltava oblast. read more

Diplomat Points to Rudy Giuliani as Trump's Ukraine Shakedown Man - Mother Jones

Rudy Giuliani speaks at an event in New York on September 24, 2019.Angela Weiss/Getty Images Here’s the thing about Donald Trump’s scandals: they often are too obvious. While Trump and his defenders have claimed there was no shifty quid pro quo in his dealings with Ukraine, all the evidence indicates there was. read more

Testimony: How Trump helped Ukraine - Washington Examiner

Testimony: How Trump helped Ukraine Washington Examiner read more

Location, Location: Why Ukraine Leader Aimed for Oval Office - The New York Times

WASHINGTON — The room features a couple of couches, an extremely old desk and a pair of classic wing chairs by the fireplace. But the location conveys power and instantly elevates the stature of any guest. read more
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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

The head of Ukraine’s gas company has been shot at, pilloried on TV and attacked by Giuliani associates. It’s all in a day’s work. - The Washington Post

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November 06, 2019
The head of Ukraine’s gas company has been shot at, pilloried on TV and attacked by Giuliani associates. It’s all in a day’s work. - The Washington Post
Has a U.S. College Given Russia Too Friendly a Platform? - The New York Times
On Norway's icy border with Russia, unease over military buildup - Reuters
Thanks to Rand Paul, Russian Media Are Naming the Alleged Whistleblower - The Daily Beast
Expert says Russia wants some concessions from Ukraine for return of captured ships - UNIAN

The head of Ukraine’s gas company has been shot at, pilloried on TV and attacked by Giuliani associates. It’s all in a day’s work. - The Washington Post

Then, in March, Kobolyev came under attack by two associates of Rudolph Giuliani, President Trump’s personal attorney. They wanted to install a new Naftogaz chief and secure a gas-supply deal. read more

Has a U.S. College Given Russia Too Friendly a Platform? - The New York Times

WASHINGTON — In 2017, a year before Maria Butina was arrested on charges of acting as a foreign agent, she had breakfast with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Sergey I. Kislyak, at his residence in Washington. read more

On Norway's icy border with Russia, unease over military buildup - Reuters

SETERMOEN/KIRKENES, Norway (Reuters) - Under a soft winter sun in northern Norway, U.S. Marines train in the ice and snow as they learn how to fight in the freezing cold. Norwegian soldiers stand guard in front of a temporary command centre camp during "Reindeer 2", a Norwegian-U.S. read more

Thanks to Rand Paul, Russian Media Are Naming the Alleged Whistleblower - The Daily Beast

Standing beside an approving Donald Trump at a rally in Kentucky on Monday night, Republican Sen. Rand Paul demanded the media unmask the whistleblower whose report about the president’s alleged abuse of power dealing with Ukraine sparked impeachment proceedings. read more

Expert says Russia wants some concessions from Ukraine for return of captured ships - UNIAN

Expert says Russia wants some concessions from Ukraine for return of captured shipsBy not returning the vessels, the Russian Federation virtually ignores an international arbitration ruling. read more
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