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EU keeps Russia sanctions as clashes resume in Ukraine

The EU decided to keep in place biting economic sanctions on Russia over its alleged backing of pro-Kremlin insurgents.

EU keeps Russia sanctions as clashes resume in Ukraine
Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fule ©REUTERS
European Commissioner suggests cooperation with Customs Union

EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy suggested in Ukraine expanding cooperation with the Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

European Commissioner suggests cooperation with Customs Union
Tensions spiral over Russian gas amid Ukraine crisis

Poland accused Russia's Gazprom of slashing gas deliveries by half, which analysts said was likely aimed at sending a message to the EU.

Tensions spiral over Russian gas amid Ukraine crisis
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Rakhat Aliyev forged many documents to prove innocence: expert

Many of the documents purported to show a conspiracy against Aliyev, former son-in-law of Kazakhstan President, have been found forged by a famous forgery expert.

Rakhat Aliyev forged many documents to prove innocence: expert
Putin and Poroshenko agree to solve Ukrainian crisis peacefully

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petr Poroshenko have agreed to solve the Ukrainian crisis peacefully, via negotiations and that mistakes like forcible takeover would not happen again.

Putin and Poroshenko agree to solve Ukrainian crisis peacefully
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Next round of talks on Ukraine crisis to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstani political expert believes the talks in Minsk have advanced the negotiations on Ukraine to a new level and the next round of talks may be held in Kazakhstan.

Next round of talks on Ukraine crisis to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan
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Russian food sanctions spur price rises: data

Russian authorities have leaned on shops to keep prices steady but data released showed inflation pricking up on goods.

Russian food sanctions spur price rises: data
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What is to be expected from Kazakhstan during Minsk talks?

Kazakhstan is taking part in the talks in Minsk on August 26. These will address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine among others. Poroshenko is to meet with Putin, Lukashenko and Nazarbayev, as well as with EU reps.

What is to be expected from Kazakhstan during Minsk talks?
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Crimea wants out of Russian food sanctions

Crimea has asked Moscow for an exception to Russian sanctions blocking food imports from Ukraine.

Crimea wants out of Russian food sanctions
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EU ministers seek unity on arming Iraqi Kurds

EU ministers convene in Brussels on Friday in a rare summertime meeting to seek unanimous approval for the shipment of arms to Iraqi Kurds fighting Islamic State jihadists.

EU ministers seek unity on arming Iraqi Kurds
RAJPOJ company, near Grojec  packing apples after Moscow's ban on fruit imports from Poland. ©Reuters
Faced with Western sanctions, Moscow resorts to food fight

As Western countries launch new sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, Moscow has returned fire with bans on food imports.

Faced with Western sanctions, Moscow resorts to food fight
Alexander Litvinenko. ©Reuters/Vasily Djachkov
Ex-spy Litvinenko death inquiry to open in Britain

Britain will formally open an inquiry into the radioactive poisoning of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko in a case that threatens to increase tensions with Moscow amid the crisis in Ukraine.

Ex-spy Litvinenko death inquiry to open in Britain
US and Europe hit Russia with toughest sanctions yet

The United States and Europe targeted Russia's key financial, arms and energy sectors Tuesday with tough new sanctions in response to Moscow's intervention in the Ukraine crisis.

US and Europe hit Russia with toughest sanctions yet
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EU to impose new Russia sanctions as fighting blocks MH17 probe

The EU is set to approve punishing sanctions against Russia Tuesday over its role in the Ukraine crisis, after Kiev seized control of part of the MH17 crash site in fighting that blocked an international effort to recover victims' remains.

EU to impose new Russia sanctions as fighting blocks MH17 probe
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga. ©Reuters/Yuya Shino
Japan rolls out more sanctions over Ukraine

Japan announced it would impose additional sanctions against those responsible for the "annexation of Crimea and destabilisation of eastern Ukraine", without offering further details.

Japan rolls out more sanctions over Ukraine
Kazakhstan and EU negotiate new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

The 7th round of negotiations between Kazakhstan and European Union on a new enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement was held in Brussels.

Kazakhstan and EU negotiate new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Battle for Libya airport leaves at least 47 dead

Islamist-led militiamen have stepped up their assault on Libya's main airport, controlled by rival fighters, which the health ministry said Monday had left at least 47 dead in a week.

Battle for Libya airport leaves at least 47 dead
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European car market recovers, Peugeot picks up speed

The number of new cars registered in Europe grew for the 10th consecutive month in June, according to industry data published Thursday, adding to evidence the embattled sector is recovering.

European car market recovers, Peugeot picks up speed
EU summit fails to reach deal on top jobs

EU leaders failed to reach agreement as their summit ended early Thursday over who should get the top jobs to steer the 28-nation bloc over the next five years.

EU summit fails to reach deal on top jobs
Ukrainian plane hit by missile, say villagers on Russia border

Two men lean on the smouldering wreckage of a Ukrainian airforce plane. They poke among the debris, looking for anything of value. Using an iron bar, one of them moves a Kalashnikov rifle to reveal what appears to be a charred human limb.

Ukrainian plane hit by missile, say villagers on Russia border