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Merkel, Obama to discuss Ukraine conflict
Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in the US for talks with President Barack Obama expected to be dominated by the conflict in Ukraine. ||| Berlin – Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived on Sunday in Washington for talks at the White House with President Barack Obama expected to be dominated by the conflict in Ukraine.Merkel is sure to express her...
Divergent views on dealing with Russia
German chancellor to take her ‘no arms for Ukraine’ message to Washington …read more Source: Business...
Leaders scramble to avert ‘dramatic spiral’ in Ukraine
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko says progress has been made and that he is hopeful the meeting in Minsk will lead to a ‘swift and unconditional ceasefire’ in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: Business...
Ukrainians have to end crisis – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the conflict in Ukraine will continue if rival groups there do not agree among themselves. …read more Source:...
Tough task for central bankers, ministers
Finance ministers and central bankers face a tough task co-ordinating action to spur global growth at G20 meetings this week, with major economies running at different speeds and monetary policies diverging. ||| Nick Tattersall IstanbulFINANCE ministers and central bankers face a tough task co-ordinating action to spur global growth at Group of...
Europe and US clash over how to confront Putin on Ukraine
Germany’s Angela Merkel warns that sending arms to help Ukraine fight pro-Russian separatists will not solve the crisis there, drawing a sharp rebuke from a leading US senator …read more Source: Business...
News24.com | Leaders to discuss ‘last chance’ Ukraine peace bid
French, German and Ukrainian leaders are to discuss a last-ditch peace bid for east Ukraine with Vladimir Putin on Sunday, after the US called for “deeds” from the Russian leader accused of masterminding the conflict. …read more Source:...
Putin pressed to back Ukraine peace bid
Western leaders challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday to prove he wants peace in Ukraine, warning both sides a new Franco-German peace drive may be a “last chance” to stop all-out war. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Nato commander: Military option a possibility in Ukraine
The West should not rule out the military option in Ukraine, Nato’s top military commander has said. …read more Source:...
NATO commander: West shouldn’t rule out military option in Ukraine
The West should not rule out the military option in Ukraine, NATO’s top military commander said on Saturday, adding that he was referring to the possibility of helping Ukraine with weapons and equipment rather than sending in soldiers. …read more Source: The Sunday...
