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Hundreds killed during Ukraine cease-fire
The UN says at least 331 have been reported killed in the month since the east Ukraine cease-fire. …read more Source:...
A month in, Ukraine truce exists in name only
Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels have marked a month since the signing of a Kremlin-backed truce by engaging in one of the most heated battles of their six-month war. …read more Source:...
‘Nato can put troops wherever it wants’
New Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg says that the Western alliance could deploy its forces wherever it wants, apparently calling into question post-Cold War agreements. …read more Source:...
Fighting rages around Ukraine airport
Rebels in eastern Ukraine are pressing home their attack on a key airport. …read more Source:...
Shelling in Ukraine kills Red Cross worker
Shelling in the centre of the main rebel-held city in Ukraine’s east has killed a Swiss Red Cross worker, tearing badly at a weakly observed four-week truce. …read more Source:...
Putin: Sanctions will not stop Russia’s economic goals
President Vladimir Putin has taken aim at ‘unwarranted’ Western sanctions, saying they would not stop Russia developing into a stronger economic power. …read more Source:...
Ukraine energy minister to meet over Russia gas
Ukrainian Energy Minister is scheduled to meet European Energy Commissioner in an attempt to work out a date and venue for the next round of talks with Russia. …read more Source:...
Shells hit school playground in Ukraine, 4 killed
Shells have hit a school playground and a nearby street in the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, killing four people including a teacher and a parent, witnesses say. …read more Source:...
Grim reaping for east Ukraine sunflower farmers
Fields of sunflowers are ready for harvest, but artillery and rocket attacks are stopping farmers in east Ukraine’s frontline villages from gathering crops. …read more Source:...
Merkel wants end to Russia, Ukraine gas dispute
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a rapid end to the long-running gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
