Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine supports peace, but ready for war
Ukraine remains committed to a peace process with pro-Russian separatists, but is rearming and prepared for war. …read more Source:...
Russians march in support of ethnic unity
Neo-Nazis, nationalists and monarchists take to the streets of the country amid anti-migrant angst and Ukraine tensions. …read more Source: AL...
Russian troops moving towards Ukraine border
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Ukraine conflict raises religious issue for Russian Jews
Rabbis convened in Moscow this week to discuss, among other topics, how to handle the influx of sabbatical produce from Israel. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine’s rebel leader is sworn in, crisis deepens
A pro-Russian separatist leader was sworn in on Tuesday as the head of a self-proclaimed ‘people’s republic’ in eastern Ukraine in a ceremony that worsened a standoff with Russia. Alexander Zakharchenko, who was elected in a rogue vote on Sunday that was denounced as a “farce” by Kiev and illegitimate by the West,...
UN chief joins censure of Ukrainian separatists’ elections
President and defence chiefs meet to consider ‘abolition’ of pivotal autonomy clause in September peace deal as fighting escalates …read more Source: Business...
Ukraine Rebel Leader Sworn In After Disputed Election
Separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko arrives for the inauguration ceremony at a theatre in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine… …read more Source:...
Ukraine rebel leader sworn in after eastern vote
Constant ceasefire violations have already undermined the truce …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukraine’s rebel leader is sworn in, crisis deepens
Alexander Zakharchenko took the oath to “honestly serve the interests of the people of the Donetsk People’s Republic and conscientiously fulfil my duties.” …read more Source: World...
Ukraine leaders meet to ‘re-examine’ peace plan
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is set to meet security chiefs to “re-examine” an already teetering peace accord with pro-Russia separatists after they defiantly staged elections banned by Kiev. …read more Source:...
