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Russia Protests US Aid for Ukraine Military
Russia is criticizing legislation passed by the U.S. Congress authorizing $350 million in military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against key state-controlled Russian companies. If President Barack … …read more Source:...
Poroshenko: Ukraine ceasefire is ‘real’
SYDNEY — President Petro Poroshenko on Friday said a “real” ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty, although he admitted the truce was fragile. “I have positive news. Today is the first 24 hours for seven months… when we have a real...
Poroshenko says ceasefire in Ukraine is now ‘real’
KIEV: President Petro Poroshenko on Friday said a “real” ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty, although he admitted the truce was fragile. “I have positive news. Today is the first 24 hours for seven months… when we have a real ceasefire in Ukraine,” he said in a speech...
Russia says US destroying ‘carcass of cooperation’ with Ukraine law
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Drone revolution hovers on horizon – Drones used more and more in civilian roles
PARIS: Drones are about to have a big impact on our lives, even if they will not be delivering our orders from Amazon any time soon, say experts. Civilian drones began to make headlines in 2014, and hype aside, could soon be in everyday use, particularly in France and the United States, which are at the cutting edge of the technology. This...
Ukraine president finds promise tough to keep
KIEV: The Chocolate King is finding it difficult to relinquish his throne. Petro Poroshenko, one of Ukraine’s richest men and owner of a sweets empire, made an unusual promise last spring while campaigning to be president – if elected, he would sell most of his business assets. “As president of Ukraine, I only want to concern myself with...
Sergei Lavrov sees ‘chance for peace’ in Ukraine
Russian minister’s comments follow Ukrainian President’s statement that 24 hours have passed without bloodshed for first time in seven months …read more Source: Anadolu...
Baltic states to spend more on NATO air policing
The three Baltic states have viewed their Soviet-era ruler with increasing unease since Russia annexed Crimea in March and as the conflict in eastern Ukraine has rumbled on. …read more Source: World...
India Questioned Over Crimean Leader’s Visit
NEW DELHI—India faced criticism and questions a day after the leader of Crimea, the Ukrainian territory annexed by Russia, visited the South Asian country. Sergey Aksyonov arrived with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was in the Indian capital Thursday for a one-day summit. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko slammed India, saying the...
Ukraine defence chief wants budget doubled to fight separatists
Poltorak said the armed forces planned to spend about $110 million on buying new weapons abroad next year in addition to $365 million spent on domestic arms procurements. …read more Source: World...
