Section: Turkey
Hundreds of Russian troops stage exercises near Ukraine
The manoeuvres in southern Russia would include training on tracking devices to determine enemy movements in bad visibility. In Crimea, soldiers would undergo tactical and shooting training …read more Source: World...
Ukrainian forces launch offensive near Mariupol, east Ukraine
On Saturday, Kiev said rebels appeared to be massing forces for attacks on strategic towns, including Mariupol …read more Source: World...
At least 12 killed in latest Ukraine fighting
At least seven Ukrainian soldiers and five civilians have been killed in the latest fighting in the east of the country, including in battleground town Debaltseve, Kyiv and rebels said Feb. 10. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Kiev: 1,500 Russian soldiers crossed into Ukraine
‘Around 1,500 Russian soldiers and more than 300 military vehicles have entered Ukraine,’ says military spokesman. …read more Source: World...
Merkel, Harper meet in Canada to discuss Ukraine
Canadian prime minister says ‘everyone hopes’ for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: World...
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind
US President Barack Obama on Feb. 9 agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Obama says still weighing decision on arming Ukraine forces
The Democratic and Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee are developing legislation seeking to commit the U.S. government to providing “defensive lethal assistance” for Ukraine, congressional aides said …read more Source: World...
Obama, Merkel warn of new options on Ukraine
‘If, at a certain point in time, one has to say that a success is not possible, even if one puts every effort into it, then the United States and Europe have to sit together and try and explore further possibilities.’ …read more Source: Anadolu...
Kiev: 1,500 Russian soldiers crossed into Ukraine
‘Around 1,500 Russian soldiers and more than 300 military vehicles have entered Ukraine,’ says military spokesman. …read more Source: Anadolu...
EU freezes new sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace summit
The European Union on Feb. 9 put fresh sanctions against Moscow on hold ahead of a summit to thrash out a Ukraine peace plan aimed at ending 10 months of bloodshed. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
