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Deadlock in talks may lead to renewed fighting in Ukraine: Commentator
A political commentator says if the parties to the conflict in eastern Ukraine fail to crack out of the deadlock in political talks, there may emerge new battles on the front lines. …read more Source:...
Turkish defense minister visits ‘vital’ Ukraine
Ismet Yilmaz says Turkey will support Kiev in achieving ‘peace and prosperity’ …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukraine slams Russian raids, arrests of Crimean Tatars
The foreign ministry spokesperson has issued a statement saying that they were, ‘Outraged by new raids, searches, unlawful arrests of Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea’ …read more Source: World...
Ukraine slams Russian raids, arrests of Crimean Tatars
FM spokesperson: ‘Outraged by new raids, searches, unlawful arrests of Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea’ …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukraine jails reporter who campaigned against army draft
A Ukrainian court on Thursday jailed for 3.5 years a reporter who campaigned to allow conscientious objectors not to fight pro-Russian rebels in the separatist east. …read more Source: The Daily...
US activates Romanian missile defence site, angering Russia
By Robin Emmott The United States switched on an $800 million missile shield in Romania on Thursday that it sees as vital to defend itself and Europe from so-called rogue states but the Kremlin says is aimed at blunting its own nuclear arsenal. To the music of military bands at the remote Deveselu air base, senior US and NATO officials declared...
US to activate Romanian missile defense site, angering Russia
The United States switches on an US$800 million missile shield in Romania on Thursday, a step it sees as vital to defend itself and Europe from so-called rogue states, but the Kremlin says is aimed at blunting its own nuclear arsenal.At the remote Deveselu air base in Romania, senior U.S. and NATO officials will declare operational the ballistic...
Ukrainian MPs clear path for Poroshenko ally to become top prosecutor
Ukrainian lawmakers paved the way Thursday for a close ally of President Petro Poroshenko to become the new General Prosecutor, a position seen by the West as crucial to tackling entrenched corruption …read more Source: The Daily...
U.S., Britain, France block Russia bid to blacklist Syria rebels
Britain, the United States, France and Ukraine blocked a Russian proposal at the United Nations to blacklist Syrian rebel groups Jaish al-Islam and Ahrar al-Sham for links to ISIL and al Qaeda militants, diplomats said on May 11 …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Russia starts naval shipbuilding in Crimea
Russia has resumed shipbuilding on the disputed peninsula since Russia annexed it from Ukraine in 2014. …read more Source: World...
