February 2006 Ukraine Special Weapons News |
- Ukraine Launches RosUkrEnergo Probe RFE/RL 17 Feb 2006 -- Ukraine's security service is conducting a probe into RosUkrEnergo, the intermediary company that is to supply gas to Ukraine under a recent deal with Russia
- Yushchenko Seeks Information On Gas Intermediary RFE/RL 15 Feb 2006 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko says he wants more information about a firm playing an intermediary role in a gas deal worked out with Russia.
- Ukraine Urges 'Market' Solution For Black Sea Fleet RFE/RL 13 Feb 2006 -- Ukrainian officials are calling for market-based relations with Russia on the eve of consultations over the status of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Calls For New Constitution RFE/RL 09 Feb 2006 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko used his annual address to parliament to call for a new constitution.
- Foreign Troops Barred From Ukraine RFE/RL 09 Feb 2006 -- Ukrainian lawmakers have voted to bar foreign troops from taking part in military exercises in Ukraine this year.
- Ukraine: Terms Of New Gas Deal Unclear RFE/RL 03 Feb 2006 -- Officials in Kyiv announced on 2 February the finalization of a gas deal from January, under which Ukraine is now to receive gas from Russia at $95 per 1,000 cubic meters
- Russia, Ukraine Set Up Joint Gas Venture RFE/RL 03 Feb 2006 -- Russia and Ukraine have set up a joint venture to sell natural gas from Russia and Central Asia to Ukraine.
- Ukraine: EU Ready To Start Talks On 'Enhanced' Partnership Accord This Year RFE/RL 01 Feb 2006 -- The EU external relations commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner has said consultations on a new, "enhanced" partnership treaty between the EU and Ukraine may start as early as this year
