Standoff at Ukrainian Procurement Agency Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supply
Ukraine’s defense minister fired the head of a state agency that acquired over $7 billion in armaments last year, citing “unsatisfactory” results. But, the official vowed to remain.
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G7 warns Ukraine over weapons procurement feud
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A Trade Weapon
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Hungary threatens to disrupt Russia sanctions unless Ukraine reopens gas transit
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Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
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Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - Jan. 2
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