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April 2010 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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- Yushchenko Surprised At Speed Of Yanukovych Revamp RFE/RL 30 Apr 2010 -- In February, Viktor Yushchenko vacated the Ukrainian presidency after a single five-year term that was plagued by political infighting, mounting hostilities with Moscow, and a bitter fallout with Orange Revolution ally Yulia Tymoshenko. In his place is the man he bested in 2004, Viktor Yanukovych, who has moved with breathtaking speed to roll back many of Yushchenko's pro-Western reforms. Yushchenko joined Iryna Shtohrin in RFE/RL's Kyiv bureau this week for a live call-in show to talk about his opinion of Ukraine's path under Yanukovych. He talked about the speed with which his successor has moved to change the course of Ukraine, the "test" surrounding the Black Sea Fleet, and who's behind Viktor Yanukovych.
- For Yanukovych, A Fleet-Footed Dash To Repair Russia Divide RFE/RL 29 Apr 2010 -- Mention the cities Yalta or Potsdam and many will think of the conferences held there by the Allies to establish new spheres of influence in Europe at the end of World War II. For many Ukrainians, another name -- Kharkiv -- has now become associated with a new international deal establishing Moscow's foreign influence.
- No harm done to Ukraine-U.S. relations by naval base deal - speaker RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2010 -- The recent deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea will not harm the development of Ukraine-U.S. relations, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn said on Thursday.
- Base deal small price for better Russia-Ukraine ties - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Thursday defended the Russian Navy base deal extending Russian naval presence in the country until 2042, saying the naval base deal is a small price for establishing better Russia-Ukraine ties.
- Ukraine's Yanukovych signs Russian naval base deal into law RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has signed into law the deal extending the use of the Russian naval base in Crimea, deputy head of the presidential administration Anna German said on Thursday.
- Ukraine's Russian Fleet Deal Raises Cultural Concerns VOA 29 Apr 2010 -- Tuesday's egg-throwing brawl in the Ukrainian Parliament was sparked by a controversial agreement to extend the lease for Russia's Black Sea Fleet in the port of Sevastopol through 2042. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych negotiated the agreement with Moscow in exchange for a 30-percent discount on imports of Russian natural gas for 10 years. But critics are concerned about the cultural implications of Mr. Yanukovych's foreign policy toward Russia.
- Medvedev signs Crimea naval base deal RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed on Thursday a law on the ratification of a Black Sea Fleet agreement with Ukraine, the Kremlin said.
- Ukraine says Russian naval base deal will not affect EU ties RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- The extension of Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea will have no influence on Ukraine's prospects for European integration, the Ukrainian foreign minister said on Wednesday.
- Russian base deal ends 5 years of pointless feud - Ukrainian PM RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- The deal to extend Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea opens a new page in mutually beneficial cooperation between Kiev and Moscow and leaves behind an era of hostility, Ukraine's prime minister said on Wednesday.
- Russian senators ratify Navy base deal with Ukraine RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- The upper chamber of the Russian parliament, the Federation Council, ratified on Wednesday a deal with Ukraine to extend the lease on a Russian naval base.
- Interview: Crimean Tatar Leader Attacks Ukraine's Black Sea Fleet Deal RFE/RL 28 Apr 2010 -- On April 27, the Russian and Ukrainian parliaments ratified an agreement to extend Russia's lease of the Crimean port of Sevastopol for its Black Sea Fleet until 2042.
- Ukraine, Russia Approve Contentious Black Sea Deal RFE/RL 27 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine's parliament erupted in chaos today as lawmakers approved a bitterly controversial deal allowing the Russian Navy to extend its stay in Ukraine until 2042.
- Ukraine remains divided by controversial base deal RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian parliament has ratified a deal extending the lease for a Russian Navy base in Crimea, despite brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament.
- Former Ukrainian leaders outraged by naval base deal ratification RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The former Ukrainian president and prime minister have expressed anger over the ratification on Tuesday of a naval base agreement with Russia.
- Tensions rise as Ukrainian parliament ratifies controversial deal RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian parliament has ratified the naval base deal with Russia amid brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Tuesday.
- Ukrainian parliament ratifies naval base deal with Russia RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian parliament has ratified the naval base deal with Russia amid brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Tuesday.
- Russia praises ratification of Crimean naval base deal RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- Moscow hailed the ratification of a deal to extend the lease on a Russian naval base in Crimea, which took place on Tuesday amid clashes and brawls, both outside and inside the Ukrainian parliament.
- Russian president says rent for Russian fleet base in Ukraine not overpriced RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The rent Russia pays for a newly extended lease on its Black Sea base in Ukraine is high but not overpriced, the Russian President said.
- Moscow to consult Kiev on upgrading Russian fleet in Crimea - Navy chief RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- Russia will seek Ukraine's opinion on any moves to modernize its navy in Crimea, Russian Navy chief Vladimir Vysotsky said on Tuesday.
- Russian State Duma ratifies agreement extending Russia's lease on naval base in Ukraine RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Russian State Duma has ratified an agreement extending Russia's lease on a naval base in Crimea for 25 years after the current deal expires in 2017.
- Ukraine parliament committee against Russian Navy base deal RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian parliament committee for international affairs on Monday recommended the Supreme Rada against ratifying a new deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea.
- Ukrainian opposition ready to use fists to 'defend national interests' RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2010 -- The party of former Ukrainian premier Yulia Tymoshenko may be forced to attack its opponents during a debate on the ratification of a deal to extend the lease of a Russian naval base, a lawmaker said on Monday.
- Ukraine against nuclear weapons but needs atomic power - president RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2010 -- The Chernobyl tragedy led Ukraine to abandon its nuclear arsenal, but the country needs nuclear power as its main energy source, Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych said on Monday.
- Thousands Protest In Ukraine Over Russia Fleet Deal RFE/RL 24 Apr 2010 -- Several thousand Ukrainians have rallied in front of parliament to protest against a deal allowing Russia to keep its navy in Ukraine's Crimea for another 25 years.
- Ukrainian opposition unable to hamper Russian naval base deal - paper RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian opposition will not be able to hamper the ratification of a deal between Moscow and Kiev on extending Russia's use of a naval base in Ukraine's Crimea, Russian daily Kommersant said.
- Russian envoy to Ukraine hails naval base deal RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2010 -- The deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Ukraine's Crimea is economically beneficial for both Moscow and Kiev, the Russian ambassador to Ukraine said on Friday.
- Yanukovych Defends Russian Naval Base Extension RFE/RL 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has defended his decision to grant a 25-year lease extension to Russia's Black Sea Fleet base in Crimea.
- Ukraine's ex-president slams naval base deal with Russia RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- The deal between Moscow and Kiev on extending Russia's use of the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea amounts to "military occupation," former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said on Thursday.
- Ukraine's top court upholds extended lease for Russian Navy base RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine's Constitutional Court has ruled that the extension of Russia's lease on a naval base in Crimea conforms to the country's Constitution, Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Hryshchenko said on Thursday.
- NATO chief says Russia-Ukraine base deal won't affect ties RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- The extension of Russia's lease on its Black Sea Fleet base in Ukraine will not affect NATO's relations with Moscow and Kiev, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday.
- Ukraine to boost uranium production - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine will increase uranium output and build a factory for nuclear fuel production, President Viktor Yanukovych said on Thursday.
- Russia, Ukraine agree on $40 bln gas-for-fleet tradeoff - media RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine secured a 30% discount for Russian natural gas, expected to cost Russia $40 bln in the next 10 years, in exchange for extending the lease of a Russian naval base, a business paper reported on Thursday.
- Russia Grants Ukraine Gas Discount In Return For Fleet Lease Extension RFE/RL 21 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine has agreed to a lengthy extension for the Russian Black Sea Fleet's base in Crimea in exchange for a major discount on Kyiv's imports of Russian gas.
- Moscow, Kiev extend lease on Russian Navy base in Crimea after 2017 RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement extending Russian naval presence in the Crimea for 25 years after 2017, when the current lease is due to expire.
- Moscow, Kiev may ratify deal on Russian Navy base on Tues. - Russian speaker RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- An agreement on the extension of the Russian Black Sea Fleet presence in Ukraine after 2017 might be simultaneously ratified by the Russian and Ukrainian parliaments next Tuesday, a Russian parliamentary speaker said.
- Moscow, Kiev agree on gas-for-fleet tradeoff RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- In a dramatic sign of improving ties, Moscow and Kiev on Wednesday agreed to extend the lease on a Russian naval base in the Crimea in exchange for a 30% cut in gas prices for Ukraine.
- Ukraine's opposition slams Russian Navy base extension, calls for president's impeachment RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych should be impeached for signing an agreement extending Russian naval presence in the Crimea for 25 years after 2017, because it contradicts the Ukrainian Constitution, a statement by pro-western Ukrainian Viktor Yushchenko's party said on Wednesday.
- Disposal of enriched uranium beneficial for Ukraine - minister RIA Novosti 17 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine's decision to dispose of its all highly enriched uranium is beneficial for the country both from the scientific and political point of views, the Ukrainian foreign minister said.
- Ukrainian Opposition See Biased Media Since Presidential Election RFE/RL 15 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian opposition figures are urging a popular talk show to invite opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as a guest, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service reports.
- Ukraine Pledges To Dispose Of Weapons-Grade Uranium RFE/RL 13 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine has pledged to get rid of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the material that can be used to make nuclear weapons.
- Russia may offer Ukraine $6 billion 'nuclear' loan - Putin RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2010 -- Russia may offer Ukraine a loan of between $5 billion and $6 billion for construction of the third and fourth units of the Khmelnitsky nuclear power plant, Russian Prime Minster Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
- EU Official Says Ukraine Association Talks At Crucial Juncture RFE/RL 08 Apr 2010 -- A top EU official said on April 7 that Ukraine could wrap up its Association Agreement talks with the European Union within the next six to 12 months.
