Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine: Russian incursion rolls back cease-fire
Ukrainian president: Entry of heavily armed Russian units into country causes ‘substantial rollback’ of cease-fire, and escalates fighting. …read more Source: Anadolu...
More remains of MH17 passengers found
Rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine say more remains have been found at the Malaysia Airlines site that was shot down, killing 298 people. …read more Source:...
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending in tanks, escalating crisis
By Natalia Zinets and Vladimir Soldatkin Ukraine’s military accused Russia on Friday of sending a column of 32 tanks and truckloads of troops into the country’s east to support pro-Russian separatists fighting government forces. Thursday’s cross-border incursion, if confirmed, is a significant escalation of a conflict that has...
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending tanks, troops into east Ukraine
Five Ukrainian soldiers had been killed in the past 24 hours although Kiev has denied rebel charges of launching a new military offensive. …read more Source:...
Official: Russia Stands by Ukraine Ceasefire
MOSCOW—Russia is committed to the peace process in eastern Ukraine and wants further talks on ending the conflict between government forces and separatists, the Kremlin said on Friday. Foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov also said Russia respects the will of voters in the east after a separatist leadership election regarded as illegitimate by the...
Official: Russia Stands by Ukraine Ceasefire Deal, ‘Respects’ Rebel Vote
MOSCOW—Russia is committed to the peace process in eastern Ukraine and wants further talks on ending the conflict between government forces and separatists, the Kremlin said on Friday. Foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov also said Russia respects the will of voters in the east after a separatist leadership election regarded … …read...
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending dozens of tanks
Ukraine has accused Russia of sending in dozens of tanks and other heavy weapons into Ukraine’s rebel-controlled eastern areas. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ukraine says tanks enter from Russia, fighting kills five soldiers
Ukraine said on Friday (07/11/2014) that dozens of tanks and truckloads of soldiers had crossed from Russia into Kremlin-backed rebel territory, as five servicemen were killed in fighting that made a mockery of a supposed ceasefire. A column of 32 tanks, 16 howitzer cannons and 30 trucks carrying troops and equipment crossed the border into...
Ukraine says Russia has sent tanks into east
Kiev says at least 32 tanks, 16 artillery systems and 30 trucks loaded with armed men have crossed border into Ukraine. …read more Source: AL...
Russia stands by Ukraine ceasefire deal, “respects” rebel vote
Russia respected the will of voters after a separatist leadership election in the east of Ukraine regarded as illegitimate by the West …read more Source: World...
