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Russia ‘to adapt military doctrine’ as Nato plans to reinforce Ukraine border
Sep02

Russia ‘to adapt military doctrine’ as Nato plans to reinforce Ukraine border

Russia vowed on Tuesday to adopt a beefed up new military doctrine over Nato’s plans to establish a rapid-response team that could ward off the Kremlin’s expansion into Ukraine and feared push further west. …read more Source: South China Morning...

Australia to step up formal partnership with NATO
Sep02

Australia to step up formal partnership with NATO

Australia is set to step up its partnership with NATO, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, as the country pursues a bigger role in global crises from Iraq and Syria to Ukraine. …read more Source: China...

Russia rules out military interference in Ukraine crisis, warns further anti-sanction moves
Sep02

Russia rules out military interference in Ukraine crisis, warns further anti-sanction moves

Russia said Monday that it would not militarily interfere in the ongoing Ukraine crisis, and warn against possible intensified sanctions the West was mulling. …read more Source:...

Putin accuses Kiev, West of provoking insurgent offensive
Sep01

Putin accuses Kiev, West of provoking insurgent offensive

The recent offensive of anti-government insurgents in eastern Ukraine was provoked by Kiev’s actions and the West’s refusal to get to the root of the situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday. …read more Source:...

Putin accuses Kiev, West of provoking insurgent offensive
Sep01

Putin accuses Kiev, West of provoking insurgent offensive

The recent offensive of anti-government insurgents in eastern Ukraine was provoked by Kiev’s actions and the West’s refusal to get to the root of the situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday. …read more Source: China...

Battles rages for control of key Ukraine airport as Kiev slams Russian ‘aggression’
Sep01

Battles rages for control of key Ukraine airport as Kiev slams Russian ‘aggression’

Ukraine’s military said on Monday its forces were battling a Russian tank battalion for control of a vital airport in the east of the country as President Petro Poroshenko accused Moscow of “direct and open aggression” against his country. …read more Source: South China Morning...

Russia not to militarily interfere in Ukraine crisis: FM
Sep01

Russia not to militarily interfere in Ukraine crisis: FM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday Moscow will not militarily interfere in the ongoing Ukraine crisis, urging the United States and the European Union (EU) to help stop Kiev from using heavy weapons. …read more Source: China...

Obama faces bipartisan criticism over his foreign policy
Sep01

Obama faces bipartisan criticism over his foreign policy

President Barack Obama faced criticism over his foreign policy from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Sunday as he wrestled with crises in Iraq, Syria, Libya and Ukraine. …read more Source: China...

Putin calls for talks on state system in eastern Ukraine
Sep01

Putin calls for talks on state system in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities should start talks on the state system in southeastern regions of the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday. …read more Source: China...

Putin calls for talks on state system in eastern Ukraine
Sep01

Putin calls for talks on state system in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities should start talks on the state system in southeastern regions of the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday. …read more Source:...