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Ukraine peace deal under 'constant threat' of breakdown: Lavrov
NNA – Russia said on Thursday that a fragile peace deal for eastern Ukraine faced a “constant threat” of breaking down because of Kiev39;s actions, as fighting surged in the ex-Soviet state. “The Fe …read more Source: National News...
At least 24 dead in renewed fighting in east Ukraine: estimates
At least 24 people have died in renewed fighting in east Ukraine, where Kiev has accused pro-Russian separatists of launching a major new offensive, according to estimates from the warring sides …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukrainian army accuses rebels of launching 'LargeScale Offensive'
NNA – (Agence France Presse) Ukraine39;s army on Wednesday accused pro-Russian forces of launching a big new attack against government positions in breach of a shaky ceasefire. Rebel forces began a …read more Source: National News...
Ukraine says government forces halt rebel attempt to advance on eastern town
An attempt by pro-Russian separatists to advance on Ukrainian troop positions near the town of Maryinka in eastern Ukraine has been halted for now, Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said …read more Source: The Daily...
Two civilians killed in rebel attack in east Ukraine: governor
Two civilians were killed Wednesday when mortar bombs fired by pro-Russian separatists hit their car in government-controlled territory near Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, the head of the Kiev-controlled regional administration said. …read more Source: The Daily...
More than 6,400 killed amid 'tremendous hardship' in Ukraine says U.N
NNA – The United Nations said Monday that more than 6,400 people had been killed in conflict-wracked Ukraine, and despite a slowdown in fighting, millions more are suffering from abuses and hardship. …read more Source: National News...
Russian FM dimisses ‘absurdity’ of EU anger over entry bans
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed the ‘absurdity’ of EU complaints over a travel ban imposed by Moscow on 89 Europeans over the Ukraine crisis …read more Source: The Daily...
More than 6,400 killed amid ‘tremendous hardship’ in Ukraine says UN
The United Nations said that more than 6,400 people had been killed in conflict-wracked Ukraine, and despite a slowdown in fighting, millions more are suffering from abuses and hardship …read more Source: The Daily...
Three Ukrainian serviceman killed in separatist east: Kiev military
Three Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and four others wounded in attacks by pro-Russian separatists in the east over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s military spokesman said …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukraine president appoints ex-Georgia leader Saakashvili regional governor
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko appointed fiercely pro-Western former Georgian leader Mikheil Saakashvili, who once fought a war with Russia, governor of the strategic Odessa region …read more Source: The Daily...