Tag: EU

The French Far Right Secure a €9m Loan From a Russian Bank Close to Putin

November 27, 2014

Update: As of writing this article the report was that National Front would receive a €9m loan from a Kremlin-linked bank. In a newer report, EU Observer is now reporting that the total amount of the loan may be €40. — Editors Writing for Mediapart, Marine Turchi reveals that the far right French Front National […]

Ukraine Live Day 282: Heavy Fighting In Lugansk Region

November 26, 2014

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Western Sanctions Hurt Russia But Saved Putin, Kashin Says

November 24, 2014

Staunton, November 24 – No one can deny that Western sanctions and the declining price of oil have had a negative impact on Russia, but few recognize the other side of the coin: Western sanctions saved Vladimir Putin by allowing him the opportunity to shift blame for what has gone wrong in Russia away from […]

Ukraine Live Day 275: 3 Civilians Killed, 4 Wounded – Including Two Children – In Bakhmutka Shelling

November 19, 2014

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Ukraine Live Day 273: Ukrainian Military Claims To Have Wounded Separatist Militant ‘Motorola’

November 17, 2014

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Ukraine Liveblog Day 263: Ukraine Claims Russian Tank Column Has Crossed Border

November 7, 2014

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Ukraine Liveblog Day 262: Russia Orders Investigation Into Donetsk School Shelling

November 6, 2014

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Ukraine Liveblog Day 259: Russia Claims Separatist ‘Elections’ Valid While Violence Intensifies

November 3, 2014

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Ukraine Liveblog Day 256: Russian Aid Convoy Reaches Donetsk

October 31, 2014

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Ukraine Liveblog Day 252: Ukraine Begins To Form A New Coalition Government

October 27, 2014

Yesterday’s liveblog can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. View Ukraine: April, 2014 in a larger map For […]