Ukraine prolongs list of sanctions against RussiaSeptember 17, 2015 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday, September 16, expanded a list of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals held responsible for the ex-Soviet state's eastern uprising and the Crimea issue, AFP reports. Poroshenko's spokesman said that the President had signed a law enacting targeted measures against some 400 officials and 90 companies. A list of targeted individuals published online included officials such as Russia's defence minister and parliament speaker and separatist leaders in war-torn east Ukraine. The blacklist, however, also contained the names of Western journalists, including three Moscow-based employees of the BBC, a correspondent for the German newspaper Zeit and a Spanish reporter. Ukraine's original list of punitive measures against Russia agreed last year was never officially published. Poroshenko's latest decision was announced just hours after rebels in the separatist province of Donetsk formally decided to conduct regional elections on October 18. The neighbouring rebel region of Lugansk intends to hold its own vote on November 1. The two dates conflict with Ukraine's plans for government-held regions to choose local representatives on October 25. Poroshenko has denounced the insurgents' move as illegal and detrimental to a shaky truce the warring sides signed up to in February. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. |