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In 2014, the EU introduced sanctions against Russia in relation to the events in Ukraine and Crimea and repeatedly prolonged the, since then

Zelensky noted that earlier the sides had discussed a possibility of holding the Normandy format meeting after Ukraine’s parliamentary polls due on July 21

The 63-year-old former French football player is questioned as a "free suspect"

According to the Syrian top diplomat, the bloodshed in Syria that has been going on since 2011, has completely destroyed the country’s infrastructure and undermined its economy

Earlier this month, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry said that Maduro’s visit to Russia could be held soon

The sides are expected to discuss regional problems, including Syria

Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said that Tokyo closely follows the developments in the region after last week's attacks

US Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said he authorized "approximately 1,000 additional troops for defensive purposes to address air, naval, and ground-based threats in the Middle East"

Reuters said Washington believes Iran is behind last week's attacks on the two tankers in the Gulf of Oman

Militants from illegal armed groups shelled settlements in Syria's Latakia, Hama and Aleppo provinces