Section: National News Agency (Lebanon)
Poroshenko says “real truce” has begun in Ukraine
NNA – President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday a “real truce” had begun in Ukraine but that a long-lasting peace with pro-Russian insurgents would still take some time. “There has not been a sing …read more Source: National News...
Ukraine rebels to delay elections
NNA – (AP) Officials of the eastern Ukraine regions under the control of Russia-backed separatists say they will postpone local elections that were to be held in the next several weeks, an issue tha …read more Source: National News...
Trial opens of two alleged Russian soldiers captured in Eastern Ukraine
NNA – The trial opened Tuesday of two alleged Russian soldiers captured in eastern Ukraine and accused of taking part in fighting against the Ukrainian army. The pair, said by Ukraine to be members of …read more Source: National News...
Russia, Ukraine reach deal on gas supplies in EU brokered talks
NNA – Ukraine reached a deal with Russia to ensure it will get natural gas supplies in the winter season through March and avoid the risk of disruptions in transit to the European Union. The agreement …read more Source: National News...
Nearly 8,000 killed since start of Ukraine conflict: UN
NNA – (Agence France Presse) Nearly 8,000 people — including civilians, soldiers and militia members — have been killed since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the United Nations human right …read more Source: National News...
France proposes leaders' summit on Ukraine to push peace process
NNA – French President Francois Hollande on Monday proposed a meeting of the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine in Paris later this month to push ahead with peace talks after recent ceasef …read more Source: National News...
Two civilians killed in Eastern Ukraine
NNA – Two civilians were killed Wednesday in war-torn eastern Ukraine, authorities said, undermining fresh ceasefire efforts. The pair were ambushed and killed as they took part in an anti-smuggling …read more Source: National News...
Two U.S. F22 jets land in Poland amid Ukraine tensions
NNA – Two U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighters landed in Poland on Monday, as regional tensions run high over Russia and the conflict in Ukraine. The arrival of the two planes was aired on TVP Info publ …read more Source: National News...
Blast, clashes as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebels
NNA – Clashes erupted outside parliament in Kiev on Monday as lawmakers gave initial approval to constitutional changes granting more autonomy to pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. A blast w …read more Source: National News...
Ukraine clashes kill five despite new EU push for peace
NNA – Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels on Tuesday reported the deaths of five people in clashes in the east that raged despite a new EU push to end one of Europe39;s bloodiest conflicts in decades. A …read more Source: National News...
