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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources]

Thu May 18, 2017 9:10 am
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Washington Post published GOP leaders talk US Ukraine.   Told Reuters on secret conversations with Medvedchuk headquarters Trump."New Russia" failed, called the new plan dangerous Putin in Ukraine.  Ukrainian embroidery celebrating the Day: What kind of holiday. Clashes in the Cabinet, police detained 7 protesters. Former adviser Trump Flynn spoke 18 times with the Russian ambassador.

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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty Told Reuters on secret conversations with Medvedchuk headquarters Trump

Thu May 18, 2017 9:16 am
Told Reuters on secret conversations with Medvedchuk headquarters Trump

Ukrainian politician, leader of the "Ukrainian choice" godfather of President Vladimir Putin, Viktor Medvedchuk in contact with the headquarters of Donald Trump during the election campaign in the US.

This is with reference to sources the agency Reuters .

According to him, Medvedchuk talked to people from surrounding Trump on relations between Russia and the United States.

Reportedly, members of Congress and the FBI investigating ties with headquarters Trump revealed previously unknown conversations eighteen, six of which led the Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in the US and some part - Medvedchuk.

In addition to the development of relations between Russia and the US sides discussed the fight against "Islamic state" and China.

At the same time, the source agency was not informed of who is talking cum Putin. Medvedchuk denied himself agencies on the ground that are not familiar with any of the inner circle Trump.

According to sources, most negotiations there were no violations, but this disclosure "could increase pressure on Trump and his assistants." The names of other negotiators secret but may be disclosed later.

Earlier, the United States broke the scandal because information on the transfer of sensitive data Donald Trump Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov .

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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty "New Russia" failed, called the new plan dangerous Putin in Ukraine

Thu May 18, 2017 9:18 am
"New Russia" failed, called the new plan dangerous Putin in Ukraine

The Kremlin intends to subjugate Ukraine via election victory of pro-Russian forces and parties.

This opinion column for "apostrophe" expressed by the coordinator of the "Informational resistance," MP Dmitry Timchuk, leader commenting on the statement "FSC" Igor carpenter about joining the "pro-Russian Ukraine."

According Tymchuk, after the failure of the power scenario to create a "New Russia" Putin played the new script - the transformation of Ukraine into a state-puppet times Yanukovych.

"Right now actively raising head Regionals yesterday, spins" Opposition bloc. "Judging by the resources spent on public relations, their electoral right is growing, particularly in eastern and southern Ukraine," - said the expert.

He also said the Kremlin and its supporters in Ukraine opened a window of opportunity against the backdrop of extremely negative socio-economic situation in Ukraine and discredit the current government.

"The next election to the Council may become a reference point when parliament Ukraine is already packed with pro-Russian elements and agents. Then you can try and impose a president who would be more loyal to Russia", - concluded Timchuk.

More about the possibility of Russian revenge in this country, see the article "Putin invented new dangerous for Ukraine plan" , published at "Apostrophe".

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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty Former advisor to Trump Flynn spoke 18 times with the Russian ambassador

Thu May 18, 2017 9:20 am
Former advisor to Trump Flynn spoke 18 times with the Russian ambassador

Advisor to US President Donald Trump, Michael Flynn and Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in the United States discussed the creation of an informal channel of communication between the White House and President Vladimir Putin.

This was reported by the agency Reuters.

According to sources, the agency, in the investigation of alleged ties Trump team with Russian officials appear 18 calls and emails during April-November 2016.

Informal communication channel with Putin Trump had to help get around obstacles by staff of the National Security, said Reuters.

Negotiations between team members Trump and Russian officials included discussion of economic sanctions and the possibility of joint struggle against "Islamic state."

Among those who spoke allies US President - Ukrainian oligarch godfather and daughter of the Russian president, Viktor Medvedchuk.

Identification document can aggravate distrust administration Trump, adds Reuters. However, officially this information has not yet been confirmed. The White House declined comment. The Russian Embassy in Washington also commented situation.

As you know, Flynn resigned in February after the scandal through contacts with Russian Ambassador to the US Kislyakom.

Also on May 9, US President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey .

The New York Times reported that the FBI fired head James Comey told how Trump asked him to stop the investigation links the former Trump adviser Michael Flynn with and instead take up the prosecution of journalists. The White House denied the words of Komi.

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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty Washington Post published GOP leaders talk US Ukraine

Thu May 18, 2017 9:23 am
Washington Post published GOP leaders talk US Ukraine

American newspaper The Washington Post published a call members of the US Republican Party on the situation in Ukraine.

Transcript of conversation posted on the website edition.

According to journalists, this conversation led by Senator Kevin McCarthy, Congressman Quetta Makmorrys-Rogers, Congressman Patrick McHenry and speaker of Congress Paul Ryan. It is noted that another party talks remains unknown.

In particular, Ryan Rogers asked the question: "What is happening in Ukraine?".

"The Russians bombed them, releasing 30-40 artillery shells a day. Crimea lost. They (Ukraine - Ed.) Are trying to arrange his government to demonstrate that they want to be Western. They are trying to bring the Western world that they want be Western or vesternyzuvatysya so that they can be supported to reclaim their country, "- said Ryan.

In turn, Rogers said that a year ago was in Ukraine: "These people are living on the front lines. They are fighting for their freedom, for their independence."

According to Ryan, the West is not tired of Ukraine and Russia, which supports populists in the US and trying to "undermine our country."

Rogers also said that Russia is using propaganda not only in Ukraine but also funded non-governmental organizations in Europe who are opposed to shale gas extraction method of hydraulic fracturing.

Ryan added that Russia is trying to steer Ukraine against himself, noting that the Kremlin's intention is obsessive.

In addition, the "Republicans" stressed that the evil server Democratic US during the US presidential election should just Russia.

As reported by "Apostrophe", the US adopted the budget for fiscal year 2017, which provides assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 560 million dollars.

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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty Clashes in the Cabinet, police detained 7 protesters

Thu May 18, 2017 9:27 am
Clashes in the Cabinet, police detained 7 protesters

The Cabinet during a meeting of a group of people trying to enter the session hall, put up a fight with police officers guard, carrying officers.

As a result, two police officers were injured, reports the department of communication Kyiv police.

"As a result to the Shevchenko police department to clarify the circumstances brought seven men" - said in a statement.

As reported by "Ukrainian News" in the Cabinet tried to get about 60 people who represented the residents on the street. Milyutenko that require resolve the issue of resettlement of the house, which is in poor sanitary condition.



Is observed that among them were representatives of the NGO "Bureau of environmental protection and the environment."

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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty Rada revokes "Savchenko law"

Thu May 18, 2017 11:21 am
Rada revokes "Savchenko law"

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Thursday, May 18, adopted the bill #5534 which cancels the possibility to recount imprisonment terms as stipulated by the so-called "Savchenko law," counting one day of pretrial detention as two days of imprisonment.

Censor.NET reports.

The bill was supported by 227 MPs.

The new bill stipulates that pretrial detention now counts on day-per-day basis instead of "one day of pretrial detention as two days of imprisonment" basis, as stipulated by the "Savchenko law."

The bill also allows the court take the pretrial detention term into account and either commute a sentence or release a convict from the term.

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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 18 May, [Ukrainian sources] Empty Parts "Batkivschyna" and "opposition block" allocated government funding for Q2. 2017

Thu May 18, 2017 1:14 pm
Parts "Batkivschyna" and "opposition block" allocated government funding for Q2. 2017

The National Agency for Corruption Prevention list the political party "Batkivshchyna" and "opposition bloc" the funds allocated from the state budget to finance its statutory activity.

Reported Tsenzor.NET with reference to the press service of the NACP.

"In the second quarter of this year," Fatherland "will receive 7 million 295 thousand UAH, as well." The opposition bloc. "-. 12 million 117 thousand UAH

The relevant decision taken at a meeting today NAPC", - said in a statement.

NAPC has revealed irregularities in party funding.

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