New crack in Russia-Ukraine relations

New crack in Russia-Ukraine relations

(VOVworld) – Russia had a row with Ukraine last week, after Moscow had accused Kiev of attempting attacks on Crimea to trigger a new conflict in the region. The row, the most...
PCA’s historic East Sea ruling

PCA’s historic East Sea ruling

(VOVworld) – On July 12 the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague announced its ruling in the Philippines case against China’s nine-dash line claims of historical rights in...
Israel refuses to withdraw from Golan Heights

Israel refuses to withdraw from Golan Heights

(VOVworld) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will never withdraw from the Golan Heights and the strategic plateau bordering Syria will forever belong to Israelis
EU-Russia relations appear to be warming

EU-Russia relations appear to be warming

(VOVworld) – EU countries are trying to improve their relations with Russia which have been damaged by the Ukraine crisis. Their attitude is reflected in the 5 principles of relations with...
US deploys drones to Latvia

US deploys drones to Latvia

(VOVworld) - The US military has deployed two MQ-1 Predator reconnaissance drones and 70 airmen to Latvia on a training mission as part of US efforts to reassure European allies...
EU Summit: Split due to Ukraine’s crisis

EU Summit: Split due to Ukraine’s crisis

(VOVworld)- Opened on Thursday in Brussels, the EU Summit focused on ways to deal with the escalation of tension in Ukraine, the extension of sanctions against Russia and military aid to...
One year after Crimea’s annexation to Russia

One year after Crimea’s annexation to Russia

(VOVworld) – It has been one year since President Vladimir Putin signed treaties annexing Crimea and the port city of Sevastopol to Russia. In the past year Russia has increased investment...