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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:...
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:...
Ukraine’s winter gas problem may be over
The European Union has proposed a gas deal between Ukraine and Russia that would guarantee Ukraine at least 5 billion cubic metres of gas for the next six months. …read more Source:...
