Section: Egypt
US Warns of More Sanctions Against Russia; Ukraine Waiting for ‘Lethal’ Aid
Published January 26, 2015 The United States is echoing concerns from Western allies about Russia’s continued interference in eastern Ukraine. U.S. military officials say Moscow’s support for separatists is “troubling,” as is the presence of what they call “a strong Russian force postured along the Ukrainian-Russian border.”...
NATO slams Putin’s remarks on Ukraine army
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has dismissed a claim by Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine’s army was a “NATO foreign legion”. In a statement issued on Monday, Stoltenberg also accused Moscow of boosting support for pro-Russian rebels who have seized large parts of eastern Ukraine. The claim has been...
UN Urges Moscow to Press for End to Separatist Violence in Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS—The U.N.’s political chief urged Russia on Monday to use its influence among separatist rebels in Ukraine to stop hostilities. The appeal comes as the situation has escalated over the past… …read more Source:...
Lawyer Says Ukrainian Woman Pilot Could Die in Russian Detention
MOSCOW—A Ukrainian female army pilot may die in detention in Russia where she … …read more Source:...
Russian Ruble, Stocks Slide on News of Possible New Sanctions
MOSCOW—The ruble and Russian stocks fell sharply on Monday, following a return to full-scale warfare in eastern Ukraine and threats of further Western sanctions against Russia. At 10:25 EST (1525 GMT), the ruble… …read more Source:...
Russia warns West not to blackmail it over Ukraine
Russia blamed Kiev on Monday for a surge in fighting in Ukraine and warned the West that any attempt to increase economic pressure on Moscow would be “absolutely destructive” blackmail. Pro-Moscow separatists, backed by what NATO says are Russian troops, have launched an offensive in southeastern Ukraine and President Barack Obama...
Seven Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
Ukraine’s military said Monday seven of its soldiers have been killed in the past day during fighting in the separatist, war-torn eastern region. Officials say at least 24 soldiers have been wounded in the violence. Fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia rebels in recent days has been at the worst level since agreement on a...
Miss Colombia Takes Miss Universe Crown
Miss Colombia Paulina Vega is the new Miss Universe, after winning the crown at a glitzy pageant Sunday night outside of Miami. The 22-year-old Vega beat out runner-up Nia Sanchez of the United States and third place Diana Harkusha from Ukraine. A total of 88 contestants took part in the contest, which is open to women between 18 and 27 years old...
Conflict and cold take heavy toll on Mariupol
The Ukrainian government says it has intercepted communications which prove that Russian-backed separatists were responsible for Saturday’s attack in eastern Ukraine. At least 30 people were killed in the port city of Mariupol. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford speaks to families …read more Source:...
New Sanctions on Russia Threatened After Rebels Attack Mariupol
Published January 25, 2015 U.S. President Barack Obama has blamed Russia for an attack by Ukrainian separatists that left dozens dead in the port of Mariupol and cast further doubt on the viability of last year’s cease-fire with the Kyiv government. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports from Washington. …read more Source:...
