Section: Africa&ME
News24.com | EU, UK ‘sleepwalked’ into Ukraine crisis – lawmakers
The EU and UK “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, failing to grasp its exceptional nature and lacking the ability to read political shifts in Russia, British lawmakers say. …read more Source:...
U.S. warns Russia over support of separatists in Ukraine
“…if Russia and the separatists fail to implement the agreement, end the violence … there will be additional costs.” …read more Source: World...
News24.com | Kremlin aide directed Kiev snipers – Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says police evidence showed that a top Russian presidential aide, Vladislav Surkov, has directed “foreign sniper groups” who shot and killed protesters in Kiev. …read more Source:...
Germany positive about peace mission in Ukraine
Berlin says Ukraine’s request for a peacekeeping force ‘deserves careful consideration’ …read more Source: Anadolu...
Sombre Ukrainians mark anniversary of protest killings
100 protesters died during the months of protests …read more Source: Gulf...
Life-destroying ‘spice’ drug engulfs Russia
Moscow blames Ukraine for proliferation of new highly addictive and deadly narcotic among its youth. …read more Source: AL...
After Ukraine mediation, EU looks to embrace Lukashenko
EU diplomats say working to improve warm ties with Belarus. …read more Source: World...
Ukraine military says Russian tanks, missile systems cross border
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Life on Ukraine’s front line
Pisky village, Ukraine – Rifle rounds zip over the helmeted heads of the volunteers of the Sich Battalion in the last trench before Donetsk. Just across strategic Peace Street, the main road running through the village and into Donetsk, mortar rounds whistle by, crashing into houses in a constant rain. The explosions thunder off the...
Life on Ukraine’s front line
With the new ceasefire suffering violations, it remains to be seen if front-line fighting can be halted. …read more Source: AL...
