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Kerry: US and allies discuss new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
The United States and its allies are discussing imposing more sanctions against Russia for undermining a European-brokered truce in eastern Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday.Kerry made the comments as he began talks with his British counterpart Philip Hammond in London, accusing Moscow of “extraordinarily craven...
A Year After Fleeing Ukraine, Yanukovich Speaks of Return
MOSCOW—Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, who fled to Russia a year ago after being toppled by months of street protests, said he was ready to return to Ukraine if the opportunity arose. The pro-Russian leader was overthrown by the “Maidan” uprising in … …read more Source:...
Pro-Russia, Anti-Ukraine Rally Held in Moscow
Video Obama Summit Targets American Extremism President Obama next week (February… …read more Source:...
Mass protest in Moscow against ‘coup’ in Kiev
Thousands of pro-Kremlin … …read more Source:...
Kerry: Russia Engaged in ‘Brazen and Cynical’ Behavior in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the international community is discussing … …read more Source:...
Ukrainians mark anniversary of protests at Kiev square
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has led a sombre service in Independence Square, marking a year since snipers shot and killed protesters there. In the year since the protests, which led to former president Yanukovych fleeing the capital, protesters feel that there has been no accountability for those killed.Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull...
Scholars: Minsk Cease-Fire Agreements Are Inadequate
Some scholars say that neither Minsk cease-fire agreements nor sanctions imposed on Russia are enough to end hostilities and stabilize Ukraine. Executive Director of the McCain Institute at Arizona State University, Kurt Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO said that the cease-fire in eastern Ukraine is definitely not working. People are...
France, Germany: More Ukraine Sanctions Possible
PARIS—France’s president Francois Hollande and Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday more sanctions are possible if there is no end to violations of the Minsk peace accord. U.S. diplomats in … …read more Source:...
Life on Ukraine’s front line
Pisky village, Ukraine – Rifle rounds zip over the helmeted heads of the volunteers of the Sich Battalion in the last trench before Donetsk. Just across strategic Peace Street, the main road running through the village and into Donetsk, mortar rounds whistle by, crashing into houses in a constant rain. The explosions thunder off the...
Leaders Renew Backing of Beleaguered Ukraine Cease-fire
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany have pledged renewed support for… …read more Source:...
