Section: Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)
Russian troops dying in ‘large numbers’ in eastern Ukraine: Nato
Russian officials on Thursday dismissed a claim by the United States that Moscow has sent “thousands” of troops to fight alongside pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. …read more Source: Khaleej...
At least 18 killed in Ukraine despite peace deal
At least 18 people have been killed in eastern Ukraine in new artillery shelling just a day after a peace deal was signed to end the 10-month conflict. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Britain says Putin acting like ‘tyrant’ over Ukraine
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond spoke out strongly in favour of renewing European Union economic sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Ukraine peace talks aborted as civilians die in Donetsk
Kiev said Friday’s shelling of Donetsk was carried out by the rebels themselves to ruin the chance of peace talks. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Pro-Russian rebels attack key port, Ukraine says at least 30 dead
Mariupol’s city administration said the rebels had killed at least 30 people and injured 83 others in the offensive by firing rockets from long-range GRAD missile systems. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Kiev’s claim of Russian troops in Ukraine ‘nonsense’: Moscow
Kiev on Monday accused Russia of sending some 700 reinforcements to bolster separatist fighters battling Ukrainian forces around the rebel bastion of Donetsk. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Ukraine leader vows to retake separatist-held east
Separatist stronghold, Donetsk, was shaken by intense outgoing and incoming artillery fire as a bitter battle raged for control over the city’s airport. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Putin calls annexation of Crimea a historic landmark
In his speech, Putin praised Crimea’s “return home,” a view widely backed by many Russians who saw Ukraine’s control over the Black Sea region a historic injustice. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels swap war prisoners
Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russia rebels exchanged nearly 370 prisoners Friday, a major step toward easing hostilities in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Ukraine suspends trains to Crimea, citing security concerns
Cargo trains would be suspended from Friday, while passenger routes would gradually cease running over the weekend and on Monday. …read more Source: Khaleej...
