Section: Africa&ME
Italian PM in Moscow to discuss Russia-EU ties
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi visited Moscow Thursday for talks focusing on Russia-EU ties, which have been badly strained by the Ukrainian cris …read more Source: The New...
Polish PM chastises deputy for warnings over Ukraine
Poland’s prime minister has chastised her coalition partner for describing Ukraine’s economy as on the brink of disintegration and suggesting Po …read more Source: The New...
Germany and Poland worried over Ukraine cease-fire
German and Polish foreign ministers say progress in implementation of cease-fire measures in eastern Ukraine is still not satisfactory. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukraine military says one soldier killed in past 24 hours in east
By Pavel Polityuk and Natalia Zinets One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and another wounded in fighting with pro-Russian separatists in the east, military spokesman Vladislav Seleznyov said on Thursday, as Kiev accused rebels of increasing violations of a ceasefire deal. President Petro Poroshenko, whose initiative to boost the armed forces by a...
Strengthening Ukrainian army is in Europe’s interests
Strengthening army would ease conflict in East Ukraine …read more Source: World...
Russia starts large-scale military exercises in disputed territories
Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday that large-scale military exercises had started in southern Russia and in disputed territories on Russia’s borders. The exercises involve over 2,000 anti-aircraft troops and 500 items of weaponry and will last until April 10, Interfax news agency reported. The Defence Ministry said the...
Ukraine in day of mourning for victims of mine blast
Ukraine has honoured victims of a coal mine accident with a minute of silence all over the war-torn country on a day of mourning announced by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The death toll reached from the gas explosion which rocked the Zasyadko mine before dawn on Wednesday has now reached 32, according to officials in a rebel-held city of...
Ukraine Pays $15 Million Toward Russian Gas Bill
MOSCOW—Russian natural gas exporter Gazprom said on Thursday that it had received a $15 million prepayment from Ukrainian state energy firm Naftogaz following warnings supply could be cut off if no payment was made. The payment is enough for 45.6 million cubic… …read more Source:...
Ukraine in day of mourning for victims of mine blast
Death toll from Donetsk coal mine explosion put at 32, as dead miners honoured with a minute of silence across country. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine mourns mine disaster victims
Ukraine on Thursday observed a day of mourning after 32 miners perished in a blast in a notoriously dangerous mine just a few kilometres from the frontline, where Kiev is reporting an increase in attacks by pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source:...
