[29 Nov 2013] The Debate - Row Over Ukraine - English
To join or not to join the EU? That is a question facing Ukraine. Although in need of financial assistance, its president Viktor Yanukovych has not...
To join or not to join the EU? That is a question facing Ukraine. Although in need of financial assistance, its president Viktor Yanukovych has not signed the Association Agreement.
In this debate, we\'ll discuss why the EU is so keen to have Ukraine in its neighborhood, the role that Russia has in all this, and ultimately what is best for Ukraine, as thousands have been protesting FOR and AGAINST signing the agreement:
Will this divide Ukraine and ultimately force its president out of power?
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[08 Dec 2013] Pro EU protesters hold fresh demonstrations in Kiev - English
Pro-EU demonstrators are holding a new rally in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych.
They want...
Pro-EU demonstrators are holding a new rally in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych.
They want Yanukovych to resign. This, after he withdrew from an agreement which would have paved the way for Kiev to join the European Union. Pro-EU demonstrators accuse Yanukovych of shelving the deal under Russia\'s Pressure. Out of anger at Russia, they have torn down a statue of Vladimir Lenin, the late founder of the former Soviet Union, of which Ukraine used to be a republic. Meanwhile, the security service has begun investigating alleged attempts by the opposition to topple the government. The investigation is said to be targeting opposition figures who demand Yanukovych step down.
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[12 Dec 2013] Ukraine political crisis - English
Ukraine has been hit with a wave of political unrest since late November when President Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign a trade pact with the...
Ukraine has been hit with a wave of political unrest since late November when President Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign a trade pact with the European Union.
The refusal to sign the deal triggered major street protests by the opposition supporters, who want Ukraine to become closer to the EU and distance itself from Russia.
Clashes erupted several times between the anti-government protesters and police forces during the demonstrations. Several arrests were made in the course of the protests as well.
In an effort to calm the political unrest, Yanukovych on Wednesday invited all parties, including the opposition, to engage in dialog to resolve the crisis facing the country.
Ukrainian opposition leaders rejected Yanukovych\'s offer of negotiations, calling for dismissal of his government and release of detained protesters.
Russia has criticized Western nations for interfering in Ukraine, saying protests against Kiev\'s decision to back away from the EU deal were destabilizing the former Soviet state.
The Russian parliament, the State Duma, in a non-binding statement on Tuesday urged the West to \"stop mounting external pressure on the politics of a country that is brotherly to us.\"
The lower house of parliament also called on Ukrainian opposition forces to \"stop illegal actions\" over the political crisis.
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[24 Feb 2014] Ukranian ambassador to Iran talks to the press - English
Ukrainian Ambassador to Iran calls for prosecution of the country\'s former President Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych. This after an escalation of...
Ukrainian Ambassador to Iran calls for prosecution of the country\'s former President Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych. This after an escalation of violent clashes between Ukrainian anti-government protesters and security forces. The protesters demanded the removal of President Victor Yanukovych. Although Yanukovych gave some concessions and signed a peace deal with the pro-Western opposition on Friday, he was ousted from office by the parliament on a day later and an arrest warrant has been issued for him. Ukrainian ambassador to Iran believes that he is responsible for the deaths of protesters who were killed in the clashes.
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[07 June 2012] SCO can prevent terrorism in Asia - English
[07 June 2012] 'SCO can prevent terrorism in Asia' - English
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has lashed out at NATO's eastward expansion,...
[07 June 2012] 'SCO can prevent terrorism in Asia' - English
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has lashed out at NATO's eastward expansion, saying it's aimed at stopping the growth of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Ahmadinejad said NATO members are trying to resurrect what he called past colonialist relations, adding "the colonialists are equally opposed to the development of China, Russia, India and Iran as well as other members of the SCO." He further called for a new world order, saying the current one has failed because of its "inhumane and unfair nature."
An interview with Viktor Nadein-Rayevsky, Institute of World Economy & International Relations, Moscow
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[21 Oct 2013] Iran presented Russia with one of its unmanned aircraft -...
Iran has presented Russia with one of its indigenous Scan-Eagle unmanned aircraft as a sign of friendship and cooperation between the two...
Iran has presented Russia with one of its indigenous Scan-Eagle unmanned aircraft as a sign of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
The commander of Iran\'s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Forces gave the domestically-built drone to Russia\'s visiting Air Force commander. Brigadier General Amir-ali Haji-zade says the indigenous drone shows Iran\'s military might.
During the talks with Brigadier General Haji-Zade, Russia\'s Air Force commander hailed the Iranian armed forces\' recent military achievement. Lieutenant Genera Viktor Bondarev says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps is moving fast forward.
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[12 Dec 2013] Senior Russian MP: US compensating Syria failure in...
A senior Russian lawmaker says US attempts to influence the situation in Ukraine are a desire to take revenge for Washington\'s defeat in Syria....
A senior Russian lawmaker says US attempts to influence the situation in Ukraine are a desire to take revenge for Washington\'s defeat in Syria. Alexei Pushkov says US interference in Ukraine is to show that the West is still the force that determines the course of events in global affairs. He emphasized that the West\'s meddling in the events in Ukraine suggests that the country is treated as a semi-colony. Pushkov also says the direct involvement of the EU and the US in Ukraine is a new form of political aggression. Ukraine has been hit with a wave of political unrest since late November when President Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign a trade pact with the European Union.
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[18 Feb 2014] At least 5 protesters are killed, and 150 others injured...
Deadly clashes in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. At least five anti-government protesters are killed and scores of others-- including police...
Deadly clashes in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. At least five anti-government protesters are killed and scores of others-- including police officers-- are injured.
Reports say over 47 police officers and 150 protesters were injured in the clashes. Violence erupted as protesters gathered outside the parliament building. Opposition lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to pass constitutional changes stripping President Viktor Yanukovych of some of his powers. A group of protesters also attacked the ruling-party headquarters. Russia blamed the policies of Western countries for the latest clashes between pro-E-U protesters and police. The E-U and the U-S on the one side and Russia on the other, have accused each other of interfering in Ukraine\'s internal affairs.
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