Day: December 23, 2017

The United States took the decision to supply Ukraine with defensive weapons The United States adopted the decision on the supply of defensive weapons to Ukraine, said the representative of the U.S. Department of State Heather Nauert. It is reported by RIA Novosti. “The United States decided to supply Ukraine reinforced the defensive capabilities as part of our efforts to assist Ukraine to build its long-term defensive capabilities to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity and to repel further aggression,” — said in a statement, Nauert received by the Agency. It also States that “the U.S., as we said earlier, is purely defensive in nature”. “We always talked about the fact that Ukraine is a sovereign state and has the right to defend themselves,” — said in a statement. In addition, it is noted that Washington remains committed to the implementation of the Minsk agreements to resolve the situation in

Special presidential envoy on the Syrian settlement, Alexander Lavrentiev © EPA/IGOR KOVALENKO ASTANA, 23 Dec. /TASS/. Russia hopes to work with the United States in the fight against “al-Nusra Dzhebhat” (a terrorist organization banned in Russia – approx. TASS) in Syria. About this TASS said the head of the Russian delegation at the talks on Syria in Astana, Russian President’s special envoy on the Syrian settlement, Alexander Lavrentiev. “We have a good result of the joint work in the fight against ISIS (a terrorist organization banned in Russia – approx. TASS), – the diplomat noted. – I hope that the same good work will be in the struggle with other terrorist organizations, including “al-Nusra Dzhebhat”.

Special presidential envoy on the Syrian settlement, Alexander Lavrentiev © EPA/IGOR KOVALENKO ASTANA, 23 Dec. /TASS/. Russia hopes to work with the United States in the fight against “al-Nusra Dzhebhat” (a terrorist organization banned in Russia – approx. TASS) in Syria. About this TASS said the head of the Russian delegation at the talks on Syria in Astana, Russian President’s special envoy on the Syrian settlement, Alexander Lavrentiev. “We have a good result of the joint work in the fight against ISIS (a terrorist organization banned in Russia – approx. TASS), – the diplomat noted. – I hope that the same good work will be in the struggle with other terrorist organizations, including “al-Nusra Dzhebhat”.

Trump planned to endorse the supply of anti-tank missiles to Ukraine The President of the United States Donald trump is preparing to endorse the plan of deliveries of anti-tank rocket launchers to Ukraine. This is with reference to sources in the state Department according to ABC News. The sources said that Ukraine will be sent 210 anti-tank missiles and 35 plants in the amount of $ 47 million. This party may be included Javelin anti-tank systems of American manufacturing. Also, Ukraine will have the opportunity to purchase additional ammo. ABC News notes that the supply of anti-tank rocket launchers Kiev “will likely provoke a strong reaction from Russia, which could derail attempts by trump to improve relations with Moscow.” In case of approval of the plan by trump, he will go to Congress, which must consider it within 30 days. In case of approval of the plan by Congress, its

Poroshenko thanked Tillerson for the continuation of anti-Russian sanctions The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson and thanked him for sanctions against Russia. This was reported on the website of the Ukrainian leader. “Petro Poroshenko expressed gratitude for the continuation of sanctions against Russia, a consistent Washington’s support for strengthening the defense of Ukraine and the UN resolution on Crimea. Rex Tillerson stressed that the United States will continue to support Ukraine”, — stated in the message. The parties also discussed the worsening situation in the Donbass. On the website Poroshenko said that the deterioration is due to “the increase in the number of attacks by Russian fighters and irresponsible withdrawal of the Russian officers from the Joint center for control and coordination of the ceasefire regime in the Donbas.” In addition, Poroshenko and Tillerson coordinated position concerning the

In the Donbas comes into force “new year” truce DONETSK, Dec 23 — RIA Novosti. Agreement on ceasefire in the Donbass for the Christmas season, come into force at 00.00 GMT (01.00 GMT) on Saturday. This is the sixth year the attempt of the parties to the conflict to stop attacks. The agreement on the ceasefire agreed by the contact group on settling the situation in Ukraine on the latest in 2017 meeting, which was held Wednesday in Minsk. Another attempt to cease fire in the Donbass The parties to the conflict this year has repeatedly attempted to achieve a sustainable ceasefire. Began in 2017 with a truce for the new year and Christmas holidays. After the armistice on Easter day — the international children’s day, “bread” — the period of harvest and “school” on the eve of the school year. The latter was to be perpetual and comprehensive. The