Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine soldier killed by pro-Russian separatists
KIEV: A Ukrainian soldier was killed in fighting with pro-Russian separatists in the east, the army said on Tuesday, its first fatality in nearly a week as shelling rumbled on despite a ceasefire deal. “In the past 24 hours, one Ukrainian soldier was killed and another one wounded” in the village of Pisky near the bombed-out airport of separatist...
Global Survey: Approval for Russia Lowest Among World Powers; US Highest
For the eighth consecutive year, Russia has earned the lowest approval ratings among major world powers in a survey of people in more than 130 countries, with Moscow’s ranking falling sharply in Western nations after its intervention last year in Ukraine. The Gallup survey of about 1,000 adults in each of the countries showed the United...
EU gives Kiev $270m in aid loans for economic reforms
Top EU economy official Pierre Moscovici says payments are meant for vital reforms “to stabilise Ukraine’s economy”. …read more Source: AL...
EU gives Kiev $270m in aid loans for economic reforms
The European Union has announced the payment of $270m in aid loans to Ukraine, bringing the total to $1.7bn regarding its support of an economy battered by a war against pro-Russian rebels in the east. Tuesday’s transfer are aimed at spurring economic reforms as part of the so-called Association Agreement sealed last year, which was opposed...
News24.com | Ukraine aims to prevent Russian attacks at WW2 commemorations
Ukraine is planning an operation involving tens of thousands of police to guard against any attack by separatists or Russian agents during World War Two commemorations next month. …read more Source:...
EU gives Ukraine 250M euros in aid
The EU announces payment of 250 million euros ($267 million) in aid loans to Ukraine, bringing the total to 1.6 billion euros to support the economy battered by a war against pro-Russian rebels in the east …read more Source: The Daily...
27,933 New Immigrants to Celebrate their First Independence Day
New Israelis from Ukraine, France, Russia, US and elsewhere join in the celebrations as Israel prepares to celebrate 67 years. …read more Source: Arutz...
Ukraine Bracing for Russian Attacks at WW2 Commemorations
KYIV—Ukraine is planning an operation involving tens of thousands of police to guard against any attack by separatists or Russian agents during World War Two commemorations next month, security chiefs said on Tuesday. Tension is mounting in the capital and other cities amid an increase in rebel attacks in the east. Kyiv said one Ukrainian...
Medvedev: Russia Adapting to New Economic Reality
MOSCOW—Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday Russia was suffering significant economic problems because of international sanctions, but the situation could have been much worse and Russia was adapting. Referring to Western sanctions imposed last year because of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Medvedev told parliament: “Losses from the...
Should Israel Abandon Neutrality on Ukraine?
Israel continues to consider its options with Russia, but one expert suggests Jerusalem needs to move its rooks and knights carefully. …read more Source: Arutz...
