Crimea
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Iran, Crimea Mull Trading Using Russian River System
EghtesadOnline: US-sanctioned Iran is interested in doing business with Russia’s Crimea, according to authorities from the Russian region that is also facing sanctions from Washington and Brussels.
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Washington softens stance on U.S. investors mingling with Putin and allies
EghtesadOnline: For three years after Russia annexed Crimea, Washington officials quietly cautioned major U.S. firms about attending the annual St Petersburg forum, where investors mingle with…
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U.S. imposes sanctions on 'Putin's bridge' to Crimea
EghtesadOnline: Companies building a multi-billion dollar bridge to link the Russian mainland with annexed Crimea, a project close to the heart President Vladimir Putin, were targeted by the…
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Putin flies into Crimea amid war games and tension
EghtesadOnline: Vladimir Putin flew into annexed Crimea on Friday a day after staging war games there, and said he hoped Ukraine would see "common sense" when it came to resolving a diplomatic…
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Putin hints at war in Ukraine but may be seeking diplomatic edge
EghtesadOnline: Ukraine says it thinks Vladimir Putin is planning a new invasion, and it's not hard to see why: the Russian leader has built up troops on its border and resumed the hostile rhetoric…
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World Powers Call for Calm as Putin Bolsters Crimea Defense
EghtesadOnline: World powers urged Russia and Ukraine to refrain from ratcheting up a confrontation over Crimea as President Vladimir Putin bolstered the disputed peninsula’s military with some…
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Russia deploys advanced S-400 air missile system to Crimea: agencies
EghtesadOnline: Russia has deployed its advanced S-400 air defense missile system to annexed Crimea, Russian news agencies reported on Friday, citing a statement from the Russian Defence Ministry.
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Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot
EghtesadOnline: Vladimir Putin summoned his security council and the Russian Navy announced war games in the Black Sea a day after the Russian president accused Ukraine of trying to provoke a…