Firms were informed about the new resolution regarding exports to Russia through Ukraine so they can prepare their export plans. - Photo thuongtruong.com.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Import-Export Department has informed firms and business associations about a new Russian resolution regarding exports to Russia that transit though Ukraine, urging businesses to assure consideration of customs procedures. On December 29, 2018, the Government of the Russian Federation adopted the Resolution 1716-83 on implementing the President’s Executive Order 592 dated October 22, 2018 about special economic measures in Ukraine. The Embassy of Ukraine in Hà Nội recently sent a notice to the Ministry of Industry and Trade which said that in compliance with the resolution, some goods from other countries that transit through Ukraine to Russia or through Russian territory to other countries could be blocked or temporarily held at … [Read more...] about Russian government issues resolution on shipments through Ukraine
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Ukraine’s ex-PM announces presidential bid
Updated 5:37 am PST, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko address supporters during campaign rally in Kiev, Ukraine, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Tymoshenko has announced her presidential bid. Opinion polls have placed the 58-year-old, who was the country's prime minister between 2007 and 2010, as a front-runner in the presidential election set for March 31. less Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko address supporters during campaign rally in Kiev, Ukraine, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Tymoshenko has announced her presidential bid. Opinion polls have placed the ... more Photo: Efrem Lukatsky, AP Photo: Efrem Lukatsky, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko address supporters during … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s ex-PM announces presidential bid
Germany urges Russia, Ukraine to de-escalate conflict
By Sabine Siebold MOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Friday urged both Russia and Ukraine to de-escalate the conflict in eastern Ukraine and said France and Germany were ready to help by monitoring naval traffic near the Crimean coast. Speaking in Kiev after a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Klimkin, Maas again called for Moscow to release of the crews of three Ukrainian navy vessels it seized in November off Crimea. He said Russia must allow ships to pass through the Kerch Strait that leads to the Sea of Azov. "All sides must contribute to the de-escalation of the conflicts," said Maas in Kiev after meeting with Lavrov earlier in the day in Moscow. Klimkin welcomed the offer to monitor shipping traffic through the Kerch Strait. Lavrov told reporters President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a proposal by German Chancellor Angela Merkel for German experts to monitor the strait a month ago, but they had still not arrived. It was not immediately clear … [Read more...] about Germany urges Russia, Ukraine to de-escalate conflict
Law firm that worked with Manafort in Ukraine admits to misleading DOJ
Legal A prestigious New York law firm admitted to misleading the Justice Department about its work with Paul Manafort on behalf of the Ukrainian government and agreed to hand over nearly $4.7 million in a settlement made public Thursday. Manafort — President Donald Trump's former campaign chief, who pleaded guilty last year to charges related to his work in Ukraine — helped the Ukrainian government hire Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in 2012.Story Continued Below The law firm produced a report on the prosecution of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Her imprisonment had led to international condemnation of Viktor Yanukovych, the Ukrainian president at the time and Manafort’s patron. When the report was finished, a Skadden partner reached out to a “national newspaper” to set up a call with a lobbyist for Ukraine, according to the settlement. But when the Justice Department sought to determine whether the firm needed to register … [Read more...] about Law firm that worked with Manafort in Ukraine admits to misleading DOJ
Ukraine OKs property law that could affect 12,000 churches
Updated 4:43 am PST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, center, crosses herself during the service marking Orthodox Christmas and celebrating independence of Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. less Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, center, crosses herself during the service marking Orthodox Christmas and celebrating independence of Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, ... more Photo: Efrem Lukatsky, AP Photo: Efrem Lukatsky, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, center, crosses herself during the service marking Orthodox Christmas and celebrating independence of Ukrainian Orthodox Church in … [Read more...] about Ukraine OKs property law that could affect 12,000 churches