Section: News24 (South Africa)
Heavy shelling erupts near rebel-held Ukraine town
Heavy shelling has erupted near the separatist held town of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, ending a calm period during parliamentary elections. …read more Source:...
Ukraine voters embrace West, peace with rebels
Pro-Western and nationalist parties are on course for a crushing Ukrainian election win, boosting President Petro Poroshenko’s bid to merge his country with Europe and make peace with pro-Russian rebels. …read more Source:...
Darth Vader’s ambitions slain in Ukraine vote
An impressive six Darth Vaders managed to get their names registered for the snap parliamentary ballot being staged across the war-torn former Soviet republic. …read more Source:...
At least 824 000 displaced by Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has driven more than 824 000 people from their homes, but the real number could be far higher. …read more Source:...
Ukraine votes to overhaul parliament
Voters in Ukraine are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament, overhauling a legislature tainted by its association with ousted President Viktor Yanukovych. …read more Source:...
Ukraine holds breath before decisive vote
Ukraine is braced for decisive parliamentary elections against the backdrop of unrest in eastern regions roiled by conflict between government troops and pro-Russian separatist forces. …read more Source:...
Russia still has troops in Ukraine – NATO
Russia still has troops in eastern Ukraine and retains a very capable force on the border despite a partial withdrawal. …read more Source:...
Putin hopes for Russia-Ukraine gas deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes a deal will be reached next week with Ukraine to end a long-running dispute relating to natural gas supplies. …read more Source:...
Ukraine, Russia, EU meet to finalise gas deal
Russia and Ukraine aim to resolve an impasse over natural gas supplies as their energy ministers meet for talks brokered by the European Union. …read more Source:...
Ukraine, Russia meet to finalise gas deal
Russia and Ukraine aim to resolve an impasse over natural gas supplies as their energy ministers meet in Brussels for talks brokered by the European Union’s energy commissioner. …read more Source:...
