Section: Turkey
Ukraine parliament grants special status to rebel East
Bill establishes boundaries of rebel-held areas to be given special status with limited self-rule following local elections. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Euphoria fades in Crimea
A year after Russia’s takeover of Crimea, residents are suffering growing hardship as prices rise and many fear for the future. …read more Source: World...
Rights in Crimea greatly ‘deteriorated’ post annexation
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement “These brutalities are unacceptable and we call on Russia to stop further abuses,’ …read more Source: World...
Ukraine Naftogaz says paid Russia $15 mln
Russian gas exporter Gazprom said that based on Naftogaz’s current requests, the pre-payment would cover seven days of supplies. …read more Source: World...
US: Rights in Crimea greatly ‘deteriorated’ post annexation
‘These brutalities are unacceptable and we call on Russia to stop further abuses,’ says State Dept …read more Source: Anadolu...
U.S. warns Russia on Ukraine ceasefire accord
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said the United States would take action if Russia continued to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and stability. …read more Source: World...
Merkel: EU to focus on truce, not sanctions on Russia
German Chancellor says EU leaders will discuss this week ways to support implementation of ceasefire in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: Anadolu...
Fighting near Donetsk airport despite ceasefire
The Spartak district, adjacent to the city’s now-flattened airport, is one of several sites in eastern Ukraine to have seen continued hostilities between the rebels and Ukrainian government forces …read more Source: World...
Crimea fetes anniversary of vote to join Russia
Crimea kicked off celebrations Monday to mark one year since a controversial vote that led to Russia’s annexation of the peninsula, a historic shift blasted by the West and Ukraine as an illegal takeover. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ukraine mired in intense negotiations with creditors
Debt reduction will further charge relations with Russia, which holds $3 billion of country’s debt. …read more Source: Anadolu...
