Section: Egylovers (Egypt)
Russia Warns West of ‘Big Catastrophe’ Over Ukraine
Moscow’s envoy to European security watchdog OSCE urged the United States and Europe on Thursday to stop supporting the “party of war’” in Ukraine and warned a “big catastrophe” could lie ahead, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry. “I would like to appeal to the representatives of countries that have influence on...
Strains in US-Russia Relations Predate Current Crisis
Published January 28, 2015 There are signs of increased strains in U.S. relations with Russia. On Monday, the U.S. accused three Russian citizens in the United States of having ties to a Russian spy ring, a charge Russia denies. The charges follow stepped up U.S. criticism of Russia for what Western powers say is Moscow’s continued support...
Ukraine violence takes rising civilian toll
Fighting between Ukrainian security forces and pro-Russian …read more Source:...
Kyiv, Moscow Trade Barbs Over Escalation of Conflict in E. Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine again blamed each other Wednesday for the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv, military spokesman Andriy Lysenko described the situation as tense, adding that pro-Russian rebels are attacking the army on all fronts. The spokesman also said that the hostilities have intensified in Debaltseve, a strategic...
Ukrainian Military Leader Vows No Letup Against Rebels
KRAMATORSK, UKRAINE—A spokesman for Ukraine’s front-line military told VOA on Wednesday that commanders would do whatever was necessary to defend … …read more Source:...
Ukraine Court Wants Cameo From Hollywood’s Oliver Stone
Famed Hollywood director Oliver Stone created a small social media storm when a post on his Facebook page late last year showed him interviewing and casually strolling through a park with fugitive former Ukrainian… …read more Source:...
EU to Extend Russia Sanctions
BRUSSELS—The European Union will extend by six months sanctions imposed on Russia last March over its annexation of Crimea, add new people to those under sanctions and prepare new measures, draft conclusions for an EU foreign ministers meeting showed.EU foreign ministers will meet on Thursday in Brussels for emergency talks to address renewed...
US Official:’ A Free Europe Rises or Falls With Ukraine’
A top U.S. official said Tuesday… …read more Source:...
The blame game in Ukraine
The Ukrainian government has imposed a state of emergency across its embattled eastern region – and placed the entire country on high alert. It follows a… …read more Source:...
UN: E. Ukraine Children Seeking Refuge in Bomb Shelters
GENEVA—The U.N. Children’s Fund reports more than 1,000 children are forced to seek refuge in underground bomb shelters in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk because of ongoing fighting and heavy shelling.UNICEF says these children are living in appalling conditions, suffering enormous levels of stress and are in urgent need of help.The...
