Section: Libya Today (Libya)
Kremlin says Kiev undermined peace deal with east Ukraine fighting
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin on Tuesday accused Ukrainian-backed forces of undermining a peace deal over eastern Ukraine by launching an attack there on pro-Russian rebels the previous day. …read more Source: Libya...
Ukraine says more soldiers killed in deadliest clashes in weeks
KIEV (Reuters) – Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed and nine wounded as a result of an offensive by pro-Russian separatists over the weekend, the Ukrainian military said on Monday – the deadliest fighting in eastern regions since mid-December …read more Source: Libya...
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in separatist offensive: military
KIEV (Reuters) – Three Ukrainian servicemen were killed when pro-Russian rebels attacked government positions in Avdiyivka on Sunday, cutting off power supplies to the eastern frontline town, Ukrainian officials said. …read more Source: Libya...
Merkel’s Bavarian ally calls for quick end to Russian sanctions
BERLIN (Reuters) – The leader of Bavaria’s sister party to Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats called for ending sanctions imposed against Russia by Europe and the United States for its invasion of Crimea and its military actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Libya...
Russia sanctions must be tied to progress on Ukraine peace: Gabriel
PARIS (Reuters) – Germany and France agree that any moves to lift sanctions against Russia must be tied to progress in the peace process for eastern Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Saturday. …read more Source: Libya...
Putin and Trump likely to discuss Ukraine sanctions: White House aide
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are likely to discuss the sanctions that Washington imposed on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine when the two leaders speak by telephone on Saturday, a senior White House aide said. …read more Source: Libya...
Putin-Trump phone call to take place on Saturday: Kremlin
MOSCOW/BERLIN (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak by telephone on Saturday, the Kremlin said, a first step towards what Trump has billed as a normalization of relations after three years of tensions sparked by the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source: Libya...
Putin-Trump phone call expected on Saturday: Kremlin
MOSCOW/BERLIN (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to speak by telephone this Saturday, the Kremlin said, a first step towards what Trump has billed as a normalization of relations after three years of tensions sparked by the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source: Libya...
Ukraine demands say in any Russia-U.S. talks to end conflict on its territory
BERLIN (Reuters) – Ukraine must have a say in any deal struck between Russia and the United States aimed at ending violence in eastern Ukraine, its deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Libya...
Exclusive: Germany nears decision to beef up short-range air defenses – sources
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany is nearing a decision to replace its aging short-range air defense systems and help fill a gap that has caused concern among NATO members after Russia’s annexation of Crimea, two sources familiar with the issue said. …read more Source: Libya...
