Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Friday 10 March. [Ukrainian sources]

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FBI looking into possible communication between Russian Alfa-bank and Trump's company.  Russia ordered Donbas militants to get 1,000 Ukrainian Army uniforms to discredit the ATO forces.  British PM calls European allies to increase efforts to counter Russian propaganda, plots.  The Daily Vertical: Post-Truth On Trial.  Huntsman offered Russia ambassadorship.

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Russian occupation forces’ command has ordered the so-called "security agencies" of the "DPR" to acquire about 1,000 uniforms of Ukraine’s Armed Forces to fabricate propaganda materials aimed at discrediting the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces.

Censor.NET reports citing the statement by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Defense Ministry on Facebook.

The intelligence agency reported that Russian private military companies (PMCs) are actively campaigning to recruit servicemen of the detachments of the Russian Armed Forces' Southern Military District to carry out combat operations in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic.

"The servicemen hardened in battles against the ATO forces are the main target audience of the recruiting campaign. The Russian PMCs intend to use the aforementioned military personnel for protection of infrastructure facilities in Syria facing high threat of terrorist attacks," the agency said.

ua.censor.net.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові

British Prime Minister Theresa May raised concerns over an alleged Russian plot to assassinate a former premier of Montenegro and urged European allies to step up their resistance to Russia's aggressive stance.

As reported by Censor.NET citing Bloomberg, May said speaking in Brussels that the international community must make a more visible commitment to security in the western Balkans in light of the Russian threat as she promised to increase U.K.'s support for the region.

"I will make clear my concerns about the potential for increased instability in that region and the risks that presents to our collective security," May told reporters before heading to a European Union summit discussion on defense over dinner on Thursday.

"In light of the alleged Montenegro coup plot, I will call for us to do more to counter destabilizing Russian disinformation campaigns and raise the visibility of the western commitment to this region," she said.

European governments bolstered security measures after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. A special prosecutor in Montenegro said last month that evidence collected by authorities in the former Yugoslav republic showed Russian state bodies were involved in a plan to overthrow Montenegro's government and assassinate former Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic during last year's elections. Russia has denied any role in the alleged plot.

Britain will host a western Balkans summit in 2018 and will intensify security cooperation with the region on cyber-threats and organized crime, May said.

ua.censor.net.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman has been offered the job of U.S. ambassador to Russia and is in the process of submitting paperwork to accept the position, two administration sources have confirmed.

Huntsman, who served as ambassador to Singapore under President George H.W. Bush and then to China under President Barack Obama, was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump during last year's campaign.

He was officially offered the Russia post earlier this week.

Huntsman did not respond to a POLITICO request for comment. Sources say he plans to accept the job, one of the most sensitive and high profile ambassadorships, especially given the FBI and congressional investigations into Russian President Vladimir Putin's apparent efforts to tip last year's election in his favor and contacts between Russian officials and the Trump campaign.

Should Huntsman accept and be confirmed as ambassador, it could come as a relief to Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, 82, who is up for reelection next year. Huntsman has been seen as a potential challenger..................

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Naftogaz Ukraine attracted American lobbying company collaboration Value Bridge International by Belgian company CabinetDN
This is stated in the report of Value Bridge International to the Ministry of Justice of the United States.

According to documents, lobbyists pledged to "promote the success of corporate reforms and report how these reforms will allow Ukraine to ensure energy security of Europe."

In addition, lobbyists should help "Naftogaz" finding "partners in the US for the exploration for gas production."

Recall, the government drafted a resolution which proposed a year to continue the special obligations "Naftogaz Ukraine" on the supply of natural gas for households and heating companies.

espreso.tv , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові

Helicopter crash in Istanbul killed seven people

It is reported by CNN Turk.

In particular, an increase in the number of victims told the mayor of Istanbul. Thus, killing all those on board the helicopter.

According to the Istanbul governor, among the dead were four passengers foreigners. It is reported that they were Russian citizens.

Recall in the morning March 10 in Istanbul fallen helicopter was carrying with Emery people . Morning reported five dead.

espreso.tv , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові

MP Hope Savchenko interrogated in the Security Service of Ukraine, not only on her visit to the occupied Donetsk, but also in the case of the attempt on people's deputy Anton Gerashchenko.

This is in the comments Espreso.TV told Sister Vera Savchenko policy.

She said that Nadia gave testimony as a witness.

"Security has caused hope as a witness, she came in for questioning March 7 and talked with investigators," - said Vera Savchenko.

Since she was in captivity "FSC" that can know who was preparing an attempt on Gerashchenko.

"Because the process is about Igor carpenter with kidnapping Hope, the question was about a man who stole her of attempted Anton Gerashchenko, the visit to the occupied Donetsk", - said Savchenko.

Earlier, Hope Savchenko special operation called a trip to terrorists "NPT".

During questioning by the SBU Hope Savchenko took advantage of the constitutional right not to testify concerning themselves, answering most questions.

People's deputy of Ukraine Hope Savchenko be notified of suspicion of committing a crime when investigators gather enough evidence to do so.

espreso.tv , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові