Section: AL JAZEERA (Qatar)
EU approves new sanctions against Russia
New EU sanctions target Russian oil and defence firms but could be reversed if Ukraine’s ceasefire holds. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine leader pledges more autonomy in east
President Poroshenko insists Ukraine will remain united but eastern parts under rebel control will get special status. …read more Source: AL...
‘No proof’ of technical fault in MH17 crash
Dutch experts release highly anticipated interim report into downing of Malaysian flight in conflict-hit east Ukraine. …read more Source: AL...
EU delays newly adopted Russia sanctions
New sanctions, which target Russian oil companies for Moscow’s involvement in Ukraine, are pushed back a few days. …read more Source: AL...
Dutch preliminary report on MH17 crash due
Malaysia Airlines flight exploded over eastern Ukraine in July, killing all 298 on board, including 193 Dutch citizens. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine leader vows crushing defeat of rebels
President Poroshenko says it is impossible to end conflict by force alone but warns against Russian aggression. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine shelling throws ceasefire into doubt
Deadly shelling in Mariupol and artillery fire near Donetsk raise fears that ceasefire agreed on Friday could collapse. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine truce deal shaken by artillery fire
Reports of attack near Mariupol, in what could be the first significant violation of truce deal agreed on Friday. …read more Source: AL...
Blame traded over Ukraine truce ‘violations’
Government and pro-Russian rebels accuse each other of minor violations but ceasefire agreement largely holding. …read more Source: AL...
‘We need a peace that we can believe in’
Residents and soldiers in flashpoint port city of Mariupol seem doubtful that latest ceasefire will end war in Ukraine. …read more Source: AL...