Section: Africa&ME
Obama says still weighing decision on arming Ukraine forces
US President Barack Obama signalled on Monday he will wait for the results of high-stakes talks on Ukraine before deciding whether to arm the Kiev government, saying diplomacy and sanctions remain his preferred tools to resolve the crisis. Obama, at a White House news conference with visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said providing...
Separatists claim to surround key Ukraine town
Pro-Russia fighters say they have circled thousands of troops in Debaltseve, but Kiev says the fighting continues. …read more Source: AL...
Kiev: 1,500 Russian soldiers crossed into Ukraine
‘Around 1,500 Russian soldiers and more than 300 military vehicles have entered Ukraine,’ says military spokesman. …read more Source: World...
It’s time to arm Ukraine
Many in the US support arming Ukrainian forces with defensive weapons – so why is Obama dithering? …read more Source: AL...
It’s time to arm Ukraine
During his press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday, US President Barack Obama said that Russian aggression has only reinforced the unity between the US and Europe. Even a casual observer of the war in Ukraine knows that these words do not match reality. Just look at the divide over providing weapons to the Ukrainians....
‘We are already desperate’ – refugee in Ukraine – video
Refugees fleeing with nothing from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine get aid in Slaviansk as they decide where to go next. …read more Source: The...
Merkel, Harper meet in Canada to discuss Ukraine
Canadian prime minister says ‘everyone hopes’ for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: World...
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind
US President Barack Obama on Feb. 9 agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Global investors cozy up to India as Brazil, Russia and China hit hurdles
As Brazil, Russia and China (Bric) hit hurdles, it is the poorest member of Goldman Sachs Group’s emerging market group that is proving to be a darling of global investors. ||| Simon Kennedy and Sandrine Rastello London and MumbaiAS BRAZIL, Russia and China (Bric) hit hurdles, it is the poorest member of Goldman Sachs Group’s emerging...
Merkel says Ukraine conflict can’t be solved by military
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be solved by “military means” and she is hopeful it will be solved …read more Source: The New...
