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Ukraine army, pro-Russian rebels swap prisoners under tattered truce
Meanwhile Kerry says that new ‘serious sanctions’ against Russia might go into effect within ‘d… …read more Source:...
Kerry: US and allies discuss new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
The United States and its allies are discussing imposing more sanctions against Russia for undermining a European-brokered truce in eastern Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday.Kerry made the comments as he began talks with his British counterpart Philip Hammond in London, accusing Moscow of “extraordinarily craven...
US and allies discuss new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine: Kerry
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond (L) with US Secretary of State John Kerry (R) during ISIS talks at Lancaster House in London, Britain, on January 22, 2015. (EPA/Andy Rain) London, Reuters—The United States and its allies are discussing imposing more sanctions against Russia for undermining a European-brokered truce in eastern Ukraine, US...
Separatists building up arms, forces in south east Ukraine
KIEV: Pro-Russian separatists are building up forces and weapons in Ukraine’s south east and the Ukrainian military said yesterday it was braced for the possibility of a rebel attack on the port city of Mariupol. The Kiev military accused Russia on Friday of sending more tanks and troops towards the rebel-held town of Novoazovsk, further...
West looks impotent as Ukraine ceasefire frays – Pro-Russian rebels continue assault on key transport hub
PARIS: The continued fighting in eastern Ukraine has made a mockery of the West’s latest attempts to negotiate a ceasefire but may ultimately pave the way for a more durable peace, say analysts. It did not take long for the latest truce, brokered by France and Germany and signed in the Belarusian capital Minsk last week, to look as impotent...
A Year After Fleeing Ukraine, Yanukovich Speaks of Return
MOSCOW—Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, who fled to Russia a year ago after being toppled by months of street protests, said he was ready to return to Ukraine if the opportunity arose. The pro-Russian leader was overthrown by the “Maidan” uprising in … …read more Source:...
US and allies discuss new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine: Kerry
The United States and its allies are discussing imposing more sanctions against Russia for undermining a European … …read more Source: Gulf...
Pro-Russia, Anti-Ukraine Rally Held in Moscow
Video Obama Summit Targets American Extremism President Obama next week (February… …read more Source:...
Pro-Kremlin demo vows ‘no Maidan’ for Russia
Rally marks one year since scores of demonstrators were gunned down in Ukraine’s pro-Western uprising …read more Source: Gulf...
Russia expansionism could pose ‘existential threat’: NATO general
Russia could try to seize territory from NATO states off the back of fighting in Ukraine, the military alliance’s deputy commander in Europe says …read more Source: Al...
