The process had been expected to be completed by the end of this summer.
EU Visa-Free Regime For Ukraine May Be Delayed Until At Least September
June 10, 2016
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Russian Defense Minister in Iran to Meet Iranian and Syrian Counterparts
June 9, 2016
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is in Tehran to meet with his Iranian and Syrian counterparts.
French Senate Passes Non-Binding Resolution Calling For Lifting Of Sanctions On Russia
The vote was passed by a majority of 308 to 16.
Sukhoi Su-27 Fighter Crashes Outside Moscow, Pilot Reportedly Killed
The aircraft is reported to have been part of the Russian Knights air display team.
Fighting Shows No Sign Of Lessening With Military And Civilian Casualties
June 8, 2016
Ukraine reports 32 attacks yesterday.
Artist Pyotr Pavlensky Freed With Fine After Being Found Guilty By Moscow Court
Pavlensky has been in detention since he set fire to the doors of the FSB building in November.
Deputies Beaten for Protest; State Journalist Beaten for Covering Mayor Accused of Bribes
June 7, 2016
Russian MPs who protested the razing of a Constructivist building have been beaten; a state journalist covering corruption in Vladivostok has also been attacked.
Heavy Shelling And Casualties Reported On Both Sides
Ukraine reports 32 attacks yesterday.
Russian Prosecutor Asks for $23,000 Fine for Activist Artist Pavlensky Instead of Labor Colony
June 6, 2016
A Russian prosecutor has asked that Pyotr Pavlensky, an activist artist who set fire to the doors of the Federal Security Service (FSB) on Lubyanka Square last year be given only a 1.5 million fine ($22,942) and not jail time.
SBU Says Frenchman Who Tried To Smuggle Arsenal Of Weaponry Planned Terror Attacks In France
Grégoire Moutaux is suspected of far-right links and was arrested in Ukraine.