Section: South Africa
Ukraine votes in poll likely to elect pro-West assembly
Win for President Petro Poroshenko will give him a mandate to pursue a peace plan for the east and carry out deep reforms sought by Ukraine’s European Union partners …read more Source: Business...
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 readies to vote under shadow of war
Ukrainian leaders makes final appeals to voters ahead of snap parliamentary elections …read more Source: Business...
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:...
Voting starts in parliamentary election in Ukraine
Ukrainians voted on Sunday in an election that is expected to strengthen President Petro Poroshenko’s mandate to end a separatist conflict in the e …read more Source: The New...
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:...
