Section: Business Day (South Africa)
EU threatens to tighten Russia action on renewed Ukraine unrest
EU will likely tighten sanctions linked to the conflict in Ukraine following a renewed assault by pro-Moscow rebels …read more Source: Business...
Ukraine accuses separatists of abusing Minsk deal with land grab
Kiev also says Russia has sent two more battalions the front, as former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warns of nuclear threat …read more Source: Business...
Ukrainian troops recapture airport from rebels
Military spokesman says troops have retaken almost all territory of Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine they had lost to separatists in recent weeks …read more Source: Business...
Ukraine blames rebels for rocket attack on civilian bus
Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France scrap plans for a summit this week on the conflict as ceasefire fails …read more Source: Business...
Merkel downbeat over Russia deal
German chancellor says EU sanctions against Russia tied to its intervention in eastern Ukraine can only be lifted if there is full implementation of Minsk agreement …read more Source: Business...
Juncker announces €1.8bn in new loans to Ukraine
Medium-term loans will help Ukraine with critical challenges such as weak balance of payments and fiscal situation, says European Commission president …read more Source: Business...
Juncker announces new €1.8bn in loans to Ukraine
Medium-term loans will help Ukraine ‘with the critical challenges’ and support the political and economic reforms, says European Commission president …read more Source: Business...
IMF talks resume in Ukraine as Soros urges bigger aid package
International Monetary Fund team resumes talks that Ukraine’s government hopes will lead to bigger aid programme, as billionaire financier urges West to step up funding …read more Source: Business...
War-torn Ukraine battles highest inflation in 14 years
Rises in domestic price of gas, devaluation of Ukrainian hryvnia push up inflation to almost 25%, figures also reflect reform policies of pro-Western government …read more Source: Business...
Merkel asks Germans to turn backs on anti-Muslim movement
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s strongly worded New Year address includes sharp rebuke of racists full of hatred, and condemnation of Russia’s actions in Ukraine …read more Source: Business...
