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Ukraine’s hryvnia plunges 30% after foreign currency auctions scrapped
IMF extends loan talks in Kiev and US envoy John Kerry warns Russia against escalation as Germany and France announced a new peace plan …read more Source: Business...
Putin invites new Greek PM to Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Greece’s new prime minister to Moscow in May, as Athens and Berlin publicly traded barbs over EU policy on Ukraine. ||| Athens, Greece – Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Greece’s new prime minister to Moscow in May, as Athens and Berlin publicly traded barbs over European...
Kerry: US will not "close eyes" to Russian tanks, forces in East Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday Russian aggression in the east was the greatest threat to Ukraine, and that Washington, while seek …read more Source: The New...
Greece, Russia may boost cooperation
Greek Prime Minister has discussed boosting cooperation with Russia on a variety of fronts. ||| Athens – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras discussed boosting cooperation with Russia on a variety of fronts including energy and the economy during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Greek leader’s office said on...
Putin wants constructive talks on Ukraine with Merkel, Hollande
President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold constructive talks with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Ukraine, t …read more Source: The New...
Merkel and Hollande head to Ukraine with new peace plan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande will present “a new proposal for a comprehensive settlement” of the Ukraine con …read more Source: The New...
19 killed in Ukraine – officials
Fourteen civilians and five government soldiers have been killed in fighting in east Ukraine over the past 24 hours, government and rebel officials said Thursday. …read more Source:...
Kerry to offer Ukraine $16.4 million in new humanitarian aid – U.S. officials
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who arrived in Kiev on Thursday for talks with the embattled Ukrainian leadership …read more Source: The New...
German foreign minister planning new push for Ukraine truce
Europe will launch a new push for a negotiated solution in eastern Ukraine after the escalation in fighting between Kiev’s forces and Moscow-backed …read more Source: The New...
Kerry visits Kiev amid fears of escalation
US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Kiev on Thursday amid worries that the fighting in eastern Ukraine will escalate further. …read more Source: The New...
