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Ukraine approves austerity laws needed for draft budget
Dec29

Ukraine approves austerity laws needed for draft budget

The government says the more than $1 billion that the higher import duties will generate is essential for next year’s draft budget …read more Source: World...

Russia must influence rebels to end Ukraine crisis, says Merkel
Dec28

Russia must influence rebels to end Ukraine crisis, says Merkel

Merkel, who has been closely involved in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis, also welcomed the exchange of prisoners between the Ukrainian government and separatists. …read more Source: World...

After turbulent 2014, next year may be no calmer
Dec27

After turbulent 2014, next year may be no calmer

Almost all of the major confrontations, such as the battle with ISIL militants, the West’s stand-off with Russia over Ukraine and the fight against Ebola, will rumble on. …read more Source: World...

Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels swap hundreds of captives in peace push
Dec27

Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels swap hundreds of captives in peace push

Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels are set to complete a swap of hundreds of prisoners as part of a new push for peace that came despite Kiev’s decision to cut off key transport links to breakaway Crimea …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...

Kiev, rebels exchange POWs; trains, buses to Crimea suspended
Dec27

Kiev, rebels exchange POWs; trains, buses to Crimea suspended

Ukrainian authorities and separatists exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war, part of a 12-point plan aimed at ending the pro-Russian uprising in the east of the country. …read more Source: World...

Ukraine and pro-Russia rebels swap hundreds of prisoners
Dec26

Ukraine and pro-Russia rebels swap hundreds of prisoners

Ukrainian authorities and separatists exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war, part of a 12-point plan aimed at ending the pro-Russian uprising in the east of the country. …read more Source: World...

Kyiv and rebels to exchange hundreds of prisoners soon: security service
Dec26

Kyiv and rebels to exchange hundreds of prisoners soon: security service

Kyiv and pro-Russian separatists will exchange hundreds of prisoners soon, an aide to the head of Ukraine’s SBU state security service said …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...

Russian FM: NATO membership dangerous for Ukraine
Dec25

Russian FM: NATO membership dangerous for Ukraine

Sergei Lavrov believes it would be dangerous for Ukrainians to join NATO …read more Source: Anadolu...

Ukraine: Separatists, govt agree on prisoner swap
Dec25

Ukraine: Separatists, govt agree on prisoner swap

“We’re going to exchange 150 for 225,” Separatist leader Aleksandr Zakharchenko has said. …read more Source: Anadolu...

Ukraine: Separatists, govt agree on prisoner swap
Dec25

Ukraine: Separatists, govt agree on prisoner swap

“We’re going to exchange 150 for 225,” Separatist leader Aleksandr Zakharchenko has said. …read more Source: World...