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More than 6,000 killed in ‘merciless devastation’ in Ukraine: UN
Human rights envoy says deliberate targeting of civilians may constitute crime against humanity …read more Source:...
Kerry, Lavrov hold talks as Ukraine toll tops 6,000
The foreign ministers of the US and Russia both said the ceasefire was on the right track, despite repeated breaches of the peace deal that have left hundreds dead. …read more Source: The...
NATO chief urges Moscow to withdraw troops from Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg condemns assassination of the Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov and calls for independent probe. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Hollande Calls for Immediate Ukraine Truce, Heavy Weapon Pull-back
PARIS—French President Francois Hollande repeated demands Monday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and the withdrawal of heavy weapons following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.”The Minsk accord is the only way …read more Source:...
UN: Deaths Top 6,000 in E. Ukraine Conflict
GENEVA—The United Nations says the number of people killed in eastern Ukraine since fighting broke out in April now tops 6,000. A new report by the U.N. Human Rights Office says fighting between Russian-backed rebels and the Ukrainian government and the ensuing death toll continue to escalate in spite… …read more Source:...
Kerry, Lavrov in ‘hopeful’ talks over Ukraine
Death toll of fighting tops 6,000 in less than a year, UN says …read more Source: Gulf...
Kerry says he pressed Russia’s Lavrov on Ukraine ceasefire deal
By Tom Miles US Secretary of State John Kerry said he told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday that Moscow and pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine must implement a ceasefire or face consequences that could hit Russia’s economy. Kerry told a news conference in Geneva that the ceasefire must be respected in all areas, including...
Kerry:Ukraine ceasefire deal or sanctions
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that either Russia must help with ceasefire deal or face sanctions. …read more Source: World...
Russia, Ukraine meet to settle gas deal
The EU said it hoped for a “positive outcome” in talks in Brussels on March 2 between the Russian and Ukrainian energy ministers aimed at resolving a gas supply dispute threatening deliveries to Europe …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ukraine, Russia talks resume over gas-cut threats
Talks come after Russia warns it will cut gas supplies to Ukraine over unpaid gas bills …read more Source: Anadolu...
