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Ukraine peace talks due as EU hits Russia with more sanctions
Former Soviet leader Gorbachev warned that the sanctions risk turning the new Cold War atmosphere into a globally destabilising ‘hot’ armed conflict between Moscow and the West …read more Source: Gulf...
New round of Ukraine talks overshadowed by sanctions
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and Europe are due to hold fresh peace talks in a bid to end the deadly surge in violence in the conflict-wracked eastern Ukraine. Tensions were running high ahead of Friday’s talks after the EU hit Moscow with more sanctions over its role in the fighting, something Russia steadfastly denies is the case. The...
EU wins Greek backing to extend Russia sanctions, delays decision on new steps
By Robin Emmott and Pavel Polityuk European Union foreign ministers extended existing sanctions against Russia on Thursday, holding off on tighter economic measures for now but winning the support of the new left-leaning government of Greece, whose position had been in doubt. The ministers agreed to extend until September travel bans and asset...
Pro-Kremlin Youth Group Creatively Promotes ‘Patriotic’ Propaganda
MOSCOW—As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin faces international pressure over Ukraine and a failing economy, unofficial domestic groups are rallying to his support. One such youth organization, CET, or Network, uses creative multimedia to appeal to Russia’s urban youth with patriotic propaganda. CET says it is an educational project...
Ukraine fighting leaves families homeless
Fighting in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces has intensified in recent weeks. Shelling from both sides has taken its toll on an increasing number of civilian lives and destroyed many homes. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from the flashpoint city of Donetsk, where he met a family that became...
Ukraine conflict leaves families homeless
Intensified fighting in the country’s east displaces increasing number of civilians as it destroys homes. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine conflict leaves families homeless
Fighting in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces has intensified in recent weeks. Shelling from both sides has taken its toll on an increasing number of civilian lives and destroyed many homes. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from the flashpoint city of Donetsk, where he met a family that became...
Gorbachev warns of war as EU sets new Russia curbs
MOSCOW: Europe Union (EU) prepared on Thursday to draft even tougher sanctions against Russia over Ukraine as ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned against the danger of an increasingly isolated Kremlin fighting back. The last Soviet leader’s words of caution came with the daily death toll in Ukraine’s separatist east spiking...
Rebels Press Assault in Eastern Ukraine
POPASNA, UKRAINE—Fighting continued Thursday in the northern sector of the former cease-fire line in eastern Ukraine as… …read more Source:...
EU moves to increase sanctions on Russia – Attempt to force all sides to the negotiating table
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias (second right), speaks with, (from left) French State Secretary for European Affairs Harlem Desir, Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders during a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the EU Council building. — AP BRUSSELS: France says European Union sanctions against...
