Section: Africa&ME
946 Ukrainian soldiers killed in conflict: Poroshenko
Despite a cease-fire between Kiev and pro-Russian rebels drawn up in a September 5 summit in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, the separatists organized frequent attacks to take over Donetsk Airport. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Six journalists held hostage in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say 6 journalists are being held by pro-Russian separatists …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukraine and rebels trade blame for Red Cross death as fighting resumes
Parliament speaker Oleksandr Turchinov claims the ceasefire has been breached ‘over a thousand times’ …read more Source: Gulf...
Shelling in Ukraine kills Red Cross worker
Shelling in the centre of the main rebel-held city in Ukraine’s east has killed a Swiss Red Cross worker, tearing badly at a weakly observed four-week truce. …read more Source:...
Ukrainian conflict stirs fear of Russia in Poland
Poland will request U.S. military presence in the country due to ongoing violence in Ukraine, says new Polish prime minister Ewa Kopacz said in her inauguration speech …read more Source: Anadolu...
Report: One killed in bomb attack on Red Cross HQ in Donetsk, Ukraine
Fatality said to be a Swiss citizen; fierce fighting reported near Donetsk airport. …read more Source:...
Putin: Sanctions will not stop Russia’s economic goals
President Vladimir Putin has taken aim at ‘unwarranted’ Western sanctions, saying they would not stop Russia developing into a stronger economic power. …read more Source:...
Fighting intensifies over Donetsk airport
Fighting escalates in eastern Ukrainian city as pro-Russian rebels push to wrest control of airport from Kiev forces. …read more Source: AL...
Pro-Russia rebels stage renewed assault on Ukraine airport
Truce comes under renewed strain after fresh attack on strip held by isolated Ukrainian forces …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukraine energy minister to meet over Russia gas
Ukrainian Energy Minister is scheduled to meet European Energy Commissioner in an attempt to work out a date and venue for the next round of talks with Russia. …read more Source:...
