Section: Magazetini (Tanzania)
On Maidan Anniversary US Demands Russia Honor Minsk Agreements
As Ukrainians mark the third anniversary of the Maidan uprising that toppled former president Viktor Yanukovich, the U.S. is demanding that Russia honor the Minsk agreements, intended to end the violence in eastern Ukraine. Speaking to leaders gathered at Munich Security Conference, Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday “the United States will...
US Seeks ‘New Common Ground with Russia’
Vice President Mike Pence says the United States will “continue to hold Russia accountable,” but that President Donald Trump has directed a search for ways to find “new common ground with Russia.” Pence’s comments came Monday in Brussels alongside European Union Council President Donald Tusk. “In the wake of Russian...
Kremlin Defends its Recognition of Ukraine Rebel Passports
The Kremlin says its decision to recognize passports and other documents issued by separatist authorities in eastern Ukraine is a response to Ukraine’s blockade of rebel regions. The weekend’s move by Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn sharp criticism from Ukraine, which called it a violation of a two-year-old peace deal....
Trump aides in back-door Ukraine peace plan: NYT
President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer has given him a peace plan for Ukraine drawn up by non-diplomats, and which has outraged officials in Kiev, The New York Times reported on Sunday. …read more Source:...
Clashes over blockade of coal from eastern Ukraine
Seven people have been arrested during a protest to support a blockade of coal from Russian-backed rebels in the east. Ukraine’s leaders say the obstruction, which started in late January, could lead to more power cuts. …read more Source:...
Makubaliano ya kusitisha mapigano Ukrane
Makubaliano ya kusitisha mapigano kati ya kundi la waasi wanao ungwa mkono na Urusi na majeshi la Ukraine yanatarajiwa kufikiwa leo kwa pande mbili kusimamisha mapigano …read more Source:...
US Slams Russia’s Move to Recognize Ukraine Rebel Documents
The United States says it is disturbed by Russia’s decision to recognize passports and other documents issued by rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine. The recognition, in an order signed by President Vladimir Putin that was announced Saturday, “is alarming and contradicts the agreed-upon goals of the Minsk Agreement,” the U.S....
Europeans Wonder if Trump Will Act on Pence’s Reassurances
Vice President Mike Pence was the latest in a trio of high-ranking Trump emissaries to tell European allies in person that the United States will steadfastly support NATO and demand that Russia honor its commitments to end fighting in Ukraine. Some European leaders, however, remain skeptical of whether Pence and the U.S. secretaries of state and...
Pence Says US Will Hold Russia Accountable; Moscow Calls for ‘Post-West’ Order
In his first major foreign policy speech, U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence has said that America will be ‘unwavering’ in its support for the NATO alliance, but warned European allies that they must step up defense spending. “I bring you this assurance – the United States of America strongly supports NATO and will be unwavering in our...
Pence Vows ‘Unwavering’ US Commitment to Transatlantic Alliance
In his first major foreign policy speech, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has said that America will be ‘unwavering’ in its support for the NATO alliance, but warned European allies that they must step up defense spending. “I bring you this assurance – the United States of America strongly supports NATO and will be unwavering in our...