Section: Muscat Daily (Oman)
Merkel says ‘still no ceasefire’ in east Ukraine
Putin for his part said he and Merkel did not see eye to eye on the Ukraine crisis but pointed to an improvement on the ground. …read more Source: Muscat...
‘Grave concern’ about Ukraine fighting
We must ensure the ceasefire is respected a lot more comprehensively: Steinmeier …read more Source: Muscat...
Ukraine, Moscow clash over rebel autonomy laws
Russia and pro-Moscow rebels on Wednesday condemned Ukraine for ratifying two bills on greater autonomy for the separatist east, saying they violated a peace deal and threatened a shaky month-long truce. …read more Source: Muscat...
US to maintain Crimea sanctions until Russian rule ends
Washington vowed Monday to keep sanctions on Moscow for the annexation of Crimea as long as the peninsula remains under Russian rule, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the occupation. …read more Source: Muscat...
Western powers vow ‘strong’ response if major Ukraine truce violation
Western leaders have called for a “strong reaction” from the international community to any major violation of a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine as they seek to further pressure Russia over the conflict. …read more Source: Muscat...
Kerry, Lavrov in ‘hopeful’ talks as Ukraine toll tops 6,000
The US and Russian foreign ministers held “hopeful” talks in Geneva on Monday to end fighting in Ukraine, where the UN says more than 6,000 people have died in less than a year. …read more Source: Muscat...
