Passports, Russia, reform: a very busy year for bar association
The challenges and achievements within the legal profession took centre stage on Wednesday as head of the bar association Christos Clerides said that he was...
Russian sanctions
Police oust squatters from Russian oligarch’s London mansion
Police on Monday evicted squatters who had occupied a London mansion belonging to the family of Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, who was placed on Britain’s...
Russia imposes financial sanctions on Ukraine’s political elite
Russia imposed financial sanctions on Ukraine’s political elite on Thursday, freezing the Russian assets of hundreds of politicians and officials along with dozens of businesses...
US and EU expel scores of Russian diplomats in response to UK nerve attack
The United States said on Monday it would expel 60 Russian diplomats, joining governments across Europe punishing the Kremlin for a nerve agent attack on...
Trump suggests he may do away with Russia sanctions if Moscow helpful -WSJ
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he would keep intact sanctions against Russia “at least for a period...
EU leaders to consider how to improve Russia ties without dropping sanctions
European Union leaders will explore next month the possibility of improving strained ties with Russia in response to growing irritation among some member states over...
‘Our ties should not worry anyone’
By Constantinos Psillides RUSSIAN navy vessels will dock in Cypriot ports as part of an agreement signed between Moscow and Nicosia yesterday, Russia’s President Vladimir...
Walking a fine line with Russia
By Elias Hazou HEAVILY reliant on the Russian Federation economically and politically, Nicosia needs to maintain and boost ties with Moscow, yet at the same...
EU wins Greek backing to extend Russia sanctions, delays decision on new steps
By Robin Emmott and Pavel Polityuk European Union foreign ministers extended existing sanctions against Russia on Thursday, holding off on tighter economic measures for now...
