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European, US Leaders in Diplomatic Push for Peace in Ukraine
Published February 05, 2015 French President François Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel went to the Ukrainian capital with a cease-fire proposal to end the violence in eastern Ukraine. Also in Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called for an “immediate commitment” to …read more Source:...
Merkel and Hollande push Ukraine peace plan
The leaders of Germany and France, carrying a peace plan that reportedly incorporates proposals from Russia, have met Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko in an effort to bring an end to fighting in eastern Ukraine. Thursday’s trip to Kiev by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande will be followed by a meeting...
Expert: Sending Weapons to Ukraine Would Embolden Putin
As Western leaders step up their efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis in eastern Ukraine, one analyst says any peace deal must include the proviso that the Ukrainian government has to deal with separatist leaders. “As absolutely distasteful as that notion is – that these entities have come to existence through force, that...
US risking another proxy war with Russia?
Ten months of fighting, more than 5,000 people killed and a poorly respected ceasefire in tatters. A surge in violence in Ukraine is prompting the US to review its involvement in the conflict. Up until now, it has stopped short of providing arms, as the Kiev government battles pro-Russia… …read more Source:...
Under Siege, Ukraine Awaits Decision on Lethal Aid
Al Pessin Published February 05, 2015 The Obama administration is considering whether to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine for its fight …read more Source:...
US, Allies Could Split Over Supplying Weapons to Ukraine
BRUSSELS—Several European defense ministers spoke out on Thursday against sending weapons to the Ukrainian army, pointing to a potential transatlantic split if Washington decides to supply arms. The United States is considering whether to provide weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists, although no decision has been...
Ukraine’s Hryvnia Plunges After Foreign Currency Auctions Scrapped
KYIV—Ukraine’s hryvnia currency plunged about 30 percent against the… …read more Source:...
EU leaders head to Ukraine with peace initiative
More to this story The leaders of France and Germany have said that they would deliver a new peace initiative to the Ukrainian and Russian capitals, amid a flurry of high-level diplomacy to end the war. French President Francois Hollande said he and… …read more Source:...
Kerry in Ukraine as US mulls arms supplies
More to this story US Secretary of State John Kerry … …read more Source:...
US’ Kerry in Ukraine as Washington mulls arms supplies
More to this story US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Kiev for talks focusing on the possibility of arming Ukrainian forces in their fight against Russian-backed separatist rebels. Shelling forces residents to flee eastern Ukraine city The visit on Thursday comes a day after rocket salvos hit a previously safe section of...
