Section: Africa&ME
EU ministers oppose arms for Ukraine
European defence ministers speak out against sending weapons to the Ukrainian army, as Washington mulls aiding Ukraine’s fight against Russia ||| BRUSSELS – European defence ministers spoke out on Thursday against sending weapons to the Ukrainian army, pointing to a potential transatlantic split if Washington decides to supply arms....
US risking another proxy war with Russia?
Ten months of fighting, more than 5,000 people killed and a poorly respected ceasefire in tatters. A surge in violence in Ukraine is prompting the US to review its involvement in the conflict. Up until now, it has stopped short of providing arms, as the Kiev government battles pro-Russia… …read more Source:...
Under Siege, Ukraine Awaits Decision on Lethal Aid
Al Pessin Published February 05, 2015 The Obama administration is considering whether to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine for its fight …read more Source:...
EU, US leaders in new Ukraine peace bid
KIEV: German and French leaders flew into Kiev on Thursday armed with a new peace plan aimed at halting an upsurge in deadly fighting in eastern Ukraine. Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande arrived hot on the heels of US Secretary of State John Kerry as Washington weighed sending arms for Kiev’s fight with pro-Russian...
German, French leaders take Ukraine peace plan to Moscow
The leaders of Germany and France launched a new diplomatic initiative over Ukraine, announcing they would fly together to Kiev and Moscow with a proposal to resolve the conflict that could be “acceptable to all”. …read more Source: World...
US risking another proxy war with Russia?
Surge of violence in Ukraine prompting the US to review its involvement in the conflict. …read more Source: AL...
German, French leaders float Ukraine peace plan
People pass by a tank in Kiev that has been used by pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east and then brought to the Ukrainian capital as a symbol of the current conflict PARIS: The leaders of Germany and France launched a new diplomatic initiative over Ukraine yesterday, announcing they would fly together to Kiev and Moscow with a...
German, French leaders take Ukraine peace plan to Moscow
By Lesley Wroughton and Richard Balmforth The leaders of Germany and France announced a new peace plan for Ukraine on Thursday, flying to Kiev with a new proposal they would then take on to Moscow. The importance of reaching a deal was demonstrated by a dramatic collapse in Ukraine’s hryvnia currency, which lost nearly a third of its value...
AJC calls for western support of Ukraine
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Ukraine’s hryvnia plunges 30% after foreign currency auctions scrapped
IMF extends loan talks in Kiev and US envoy John Kerry warns Russia against escalation as Germany and France announced a new peace plan …read more Source: Business...
