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...
New Year celebrations prevail all over the world

New Year celebrations prevail all over the world

(VOVworld)- Jubilant activities to celebrate the New Year 2015 took place I major cities in Vietnam. In Hanoi, several programs were held attracting a lot of people. Nguyen Thanh Tung is a local in...
EU imposes new sanctions on Crimea

EU imposes new sanctions on Crimea

(VOVworld) - The European Union will ban all investment in Crimea, annexed by Russia in March, to keep up the pressure on Moscow, EU diplomatic sources said Tuesday
Ukraine plans to double military budget for 2015

Ukraine plans to double military budget for 2015

(VOVworld) – Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak told parliament that the military budget would double in 2015 to buy weapons to better cope with the pro-independence force in the east
Russian President visits Crimea

Russian President visits Crimea

(VOVworld) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday began a two-day working tour of Crimea, his second visit to the peninsula since it merged into Russia in March
A step backward in Russia-EU relations

A step backward in Russia-EU relations

(VOVworld) – The 28-member European Union on July 25 reached a preliminary agreement to expand economic sanctions on Russia. The final document is set to be adopted this week. The west...
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

(VOVworld) - Foreigners preparing to visit Vietnam frequently ask about transportation. We have some suggestions for getting around. This is in response to a question from Indian listener Jayanta Chakrabarty about public...
Russian PM arrives in Crimea

Russian PM arrives in Crimea

(VOVworld) – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Crimea on Sunday on his second visit to the Black Sea peninsula since its integration into the Russian Federation in March
A visit with implications

A visit with implications

(VOVworld) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has paid a working visit to Beijing and met with his counterpart Wang Yi. Although it was an advance diplomatic activity prior to...