Section: Africa&ME
Russia ‘shoots down Ukraine attack jet’
Ukrainian officials say SU-25 jet shot down by missile fired from Russian jet in country’s east. …read more Source: AL...
Putin denounces latest US and EU sanctions
Russian president says new measures imposed over country’s actions in Ukraine will backfire and hit US interests. …read more Source: AL...
Pentagon: More Russian troops on Ukraine border
The Pentagon says Russian combat troops are again building up along the border with Ukraine, and officials believe that Moscow may be sending heavy weapons into the country. …read more Source:...
US preparing unilateral sanctions on Russia
The US is considering imposing unilateral sanctions on Russia over its threatening moves in Ukraine, a shift in strategy that reflects the administration’s frustration with Europe’s reluctance to take tougher action. …read more Source:...
Officials: Ukraine airstrike kills civilians
At least 11 killed after apartment comes under attack in rebel-dominated Donetsk region, officials say. …read more Source: AL...
Kremlin denies Ukraine bombing plan
The Kremlin has denied a report that Moscow was considering targeted strikes against Ukraine after shells landed across the border and killed a Russian civilian. …read more Source:...
Moscow ‘considering targeted strikes’ on Ukraine
Moscow is considering targeted strikes against Ukraine after a shell reportedly crossed the border and killed a Russian civilian. …read more Source:...
Russian TV show – Ukraine child crucifixion
Russian state television has provoked a storm of criticism after it aired an uncorroborated report claiming the Ukrainian army publicly nailed a three-year-old boy to a board in a former rebel stronghold. …read more Source:...
Ukraine plane ‘probably’ shot down by Russia
Ukraine’s defence minister says a Ukrainian AN-26 military transport plane, taking part in the military campaign against separatist rebels, had been shot down by a rocket which was ‘probably’ fired from Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine situation deteriorating
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed in talks in Brazil that the situation in Ukraine is deteriorating. …read more Source:...
