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New Syria opposition head rules out Moscow talks plan
The newly elected head of Syria's key opposition National Coalition on Monday ruled out taking part in a Russian-led bid for new talks to end the Syrian conflict.
Khaled Khoja, who was elected early on Monday to head the opposition grouping, said Moscow's proposal was impossible.
OSCE chairmanship - challenge and chance for Serbia
BELGRADE - The OSCE chairmanship is very important for Serbia, the Serbian leadership and the Serbian foreign affairs services, which will have the opportunity and chance to demonstrate their professionalism and best qualities, Russian Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Chepurin has said.
Ukraine relies on Serbia's good relations with Russia
BELGRADE - Ukraine expects Serbia's OSCE Chairmanship to be transparent, impartial and objective, and beneficial to the organization, as well as to use the traditionally good relations between Belgrade and Moscow to open up new opportunities for finding effective ways to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine, Charge d'Affaires at the Ukrainian embassy in Belgrade Mykola Dzygun said.
Syrian opposition to discuss Russian peace plan
The main Western-backed Syrian opposition group has begun a three-day meeting in Istanbul to discuss a range of issues, including a Russian initiative to hold peace talks in Moscow to broker a resolution to Syria's civil war.
The Syrian National Coalition is also expected to elect a new president during the closed-door proceedings that opened on Jan. 2 in Istanbul.
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Russia Urges EU to Build Ties with New Eurasian Union
Russia's ambassador to the EU has called on the bloc to launch talks with the newly formed Eurasian Economic Union despite the Western economic sanctions against Moscow imposed over the Ukraine crisis.
Eurasian Economic Union Starts Functioning
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) officially starts functioning on January 1.
The EEU unites Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.
The new economic union envisages free flow of capital, goods services, and workforce on a common market including over 170 million people, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.
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Ukrainian president vows to defeat "cruel-hearted foe"
Ukrainian president vows to defeat "cruel-hearted foe"
KIEV -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said during his New Year's message that Ukraine "will win this patriotic war."
Putin sends New Year's greetings to Serbian counterpart
Putin sends New Year's greetings to Serbian counterpart
MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the upcoming New Year and Christmas holidays to his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic.
Namely, both nations celebrate Christmas on January 7, according to the calendar used by the Orthodox Church.
Putin is no genius, says Obama
Putin is no genius, says Obama
WASHINGTON -- "Strategic and tough sanctions against Moscow have effectively battled Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression in Ukraine," says Barack Obama.
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Poroshenko Plans New Talks with Russia, Germany, France to Bring Peace To Eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko said on Monday he is planning to meet with leaders of Russia, Germany and France next month to discuss a peace settlement for his country's eastern regions.
The meeting is planned to be held in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on 15 January.