Section: Global Times (China)
Biden calls for Ukraine cease-fire
US Vice President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko spoke by phone on Saturday and both called on Russia and pro-Russian separatists fighting in eastern Ukraine to implement the Minsk cease-fire agreements, the White House said. …read more Source: Global...
EU divided over renewing sanctions on Russia, says senior official
European Union leaders are unlikely to reach agreement at their summit next week to prolong economic sanctions on Russia that expire in July, a senior EU official said on Friday. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine receives first tranche of IMF loan
Ukraine has started receiving funds from the first tranche of a new loan of $17.5 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country’s Finance Ministry said Friday. …read more Source: Global...
EU extends sanctions over Ukraine, related parties
The European Union (EU) prolonged the application of restrictive measures targeting actions over Ukraine crisis, said the Council of the EU on Friday. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine cease-fire still fragile: OSCE
The cease-fire in eastern Ukraine between Kiev’s forces and the rebels is largely being observed but is still on “thin ice,” a monitor from the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) in Europe said Thursday, one month after both sides agreed to the truce. …read more Source: Global...
Ukrainian soldier killed in fresh clashes
The Ukrainian army reported Wednesday losses in eastern Ukraine conflict after three days in which no fatalities were confirmed. …read more Source: Global...
US to offer Humvees, unmanned drones to Ukraine
The Obama administration on Wednesday announced an additional $75 millions in non- lethal aid to Ukraine in parallel with sanctions on more rebel leaders. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine plans to discuss summer gas supplies with Russia, EU next week
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk announced Wednesday that Kiev is planning to discuss a “summer package” of natural gas supplies with Russia and the European Union (EU) next week. …read more Source: Global...
NATO chief stresses ensuring OSCE’s ceasefire monitoring in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday called on all parties to ensure the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)’s ceasefire monitoring in Ukraine and the implementation of the Minsk agreement. …read more Source: Global...
OSCE sees positive signs in E. Ukraine’s weapons withdrawal
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which monitors situation in eastern Ukraine, said Tuesday that the heavy arms withdrawal process has shown signs of progress. …read more Source: Global...
