Section: Africa&ME
Ukrainian hostage freed in Afghanistan
A Ukrainian who has been held prisoner in Afghanistan has been freed with help from Russia …read more Source: World...
Donetsk Republic Leader Warns of Ukrainian Army Offensive on Election Day
TEHRAN (FNA)- The leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) confirmed on Saturday the East Ukrainian breakaway region would go ahead with local elections in October, and warned that Kiev might launch a military offensive to disrupt the vote. …read more Source: Fars News...
Pro Kiev Foreign fighters struggle for legal status in Ukraine
Hiring foreigners as public servants has become a trend for Ukraine’s state establishment. …read more Source:...
Russia’s latest land grab bid a farce
The Kremlin is increasingly resorting to theatrics in an attempt to divert public attention from growing social and economic problems. ||| In the wake of Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine, many of Russia’s neighbors in the Arctic are feeling antsy. Yet some observers’ attempts to blast Moscow’s recent claim to 463,000 square...
Ukraine asks Russia for lower gas prices for winter season
Emboldened by a deal with international creditors to write down part of its debt, Ukraine Friday asked Russia for lower gas prices for the winter season. …read more Source: The Daily...
Diplomatic Row: Colombia and Venezuela recall ambassadors amid border crisis
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EU supports visa-free travel for Ukrainians
As Ukraine readies itself for entry into the EU, leaders have backed less restricted travel for Ukraine amid migration crisis in Europe …read more Source: World...
Maccabi Tel Aviv dealt daunting yet fair draw
In rare group-stage waters, yellow-and-blue still clear underdog among Chelsea, Porto, Kiev. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine and pro-Russian call for ceasefire before beginning of school year
The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian forces have called for a ceasefire just before the beginning of new school year in the country. …read more Source:...
Soldiers among eight killed in fresh Ukraine clashes
KIEV: Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels on Thursday reported the death of eight people in fresh clashes that erupted despite ongoing talks on a new truce agreement for the separatist east. Government spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said seven Ukrainian servicemen had been killed and 13 injured in fighting that centred mostly around the pro-Russian...
