Eurasia Press & News
Deposed Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych tells reporters in Rostov-on-Don that he had been “compelled to leave” Ukraine after he received threats to his security. He insisted on Friday in his first public appearance since fleeing to Russia that he had not been overthrown and would continue to fight for the …
Read More »Pakistan to continue support for peaceful, stable Afghanistan
President of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain, on Friday said that Pakistan would continue to support all efforts aimed at a peaceful, stable and united Afghanistan, said an official press release.
Read More »Crimean airports occupied on Friday
Pro-Russian militia forces blockaded Ukrainian region of Crimea’s two main airports on Friday. Arsen Avakov, the Interior Minister of Ukraine, confirmed the news, calling the foreign presence “an armed invasion” and “violation of all
Read More »Ukrainian parliament calls U.N. meeting
The Ukrainian parliament called on the U.N. Security Council on Friday to hold an emergency meeting to discuss “topical problems” in the crisis-torn country.
Read More »French President to visit Bangui
French President Francois Hollande will pay a visit to Central African Republic’s capital of Bangui on Friday, following its official travel to Nigeria, French president’s office said Thursday.
Read More »Turkey, Azerbaijan discuss political situation in the region
The Azerbaijani Defence Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov received the Ambassador of Turkey to Azerbaijan, Ismail Alper Coshgun on Feb.28, according to a message posted on the website of the Azerbaijani Defence
Read More »Syrian airplanes struck areas in Lebanon
Syrian jets launched air strikes on Friday on mountainous areas in Lebanon, activists and the Lebanese National Agency reported. The jets struck areas in the hills of Kherbet Younine near Lebanon’s north-eastern town of Arsal.
Read More »NATO expresses concern over recent developments in Crimea
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen expressed “extreme concern” on Thursday regarding latest situation in Crimea in southern Ukraine. “This morning’s action by an armed group is dangerous and irresponsible. I urge Russia
Read More »Turkey supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity
Ankara supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine, as this is very important for Turkey, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Feb. 27. The minister said Ukraine and Turkey are partners in many areas. Aside from that, the two parties hold regular political consultations.
Read More »United States warns Russia on Ukraine
The U.S. warned Russia Wednesday it would be a “grave mistake” to intervene militarily in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin put 150,000 combat troops on high alert for war games near the turmoil-ridden country. “For a country that has spoken out so frequently … against foreign intervention in Libya, in Syria and elsewhere, it …
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