Section: Africa&ME
Presidents of Ukraine and Russia face off in Minsk
Petro Poroshenko says fate of Europe hangs in the balance as he hold direct talks with Vladimir Putin amid fierce fighting in easter Ukraine. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine captures Russians as presidents meet
Talks held in Belarus to negotiate an end to the war in east Ukraine, as Kiev announces capture of 10 Russian soldiers. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine claims capture of 10 Russian soldiers
Ukraine is claiming that its forces have captured 10 Russian soldiers in an eastern region where the Ukrainian troops are fighting pro-Russia separatists. …read more Source:...
Ukraine says seized 10 Russian soldiers
Moscow says its personnel crossed border “accidentally”, as presidents of Russia and Ukraine set to hold talks. …read more Source: AL...
EU should ensure Ukraine’s gas supply
Europe should ensure Ukraine’s gas supply if Russia cuts off deliveries, the EU energy commissioner has said ahead of key talks on the raging crisis. …read more Source:...
US warns of Russia’s ‘significant escalation’ in Ukraine
The White House says Russia’s growing military presence in Ukraine marks a “significant escalation” of the conflict. …read more Source:...
Weapons convoys seen rolling in eastern Ukraine
Weapons convoys have been seen rolling in the eastern Ukraine from the direction of Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine battles armor from Russia on eve of key talks
DONETSK, Ukraine — Kiev said its forces were battling an armored column that crossed from Russia on Monday, as Moscow unveiled plans for a new aid convoy for east Ukraine, ramping up tensions on the eve of crunch talks on the conflict. After a string of setbacks, separatist fighters appeared to have launched a counter-offensive across the r...
Ukraine’s president dissolves parliament
Poroshenko says many deputies are “direct sponsors or accomplices” of pro-Russia separatists as he calls early vote. …read more Source: AL...
Russia announces second aid convoy for Ukraine
Russia is planning to send a second aid convoy to areas in eastern Ukraine held by pro-Russian separatist rebels, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says. …read more Source:...
