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Crisis Deepens as Ukraine Says Russian Soldiers Back Rebel Thrust
Ukraine’s president said on Thursday that Russian troops had entered his country in support of pro-Moscow rebels who captured a key coastal town, sharply escalating a five-month-old separatist war. …read more Source:...
Shelling Kills 15 Civilians in East Ukraine’s Donetsk: Official
Shelling in Ukraine’s rebel-controlled city Donetsk has killed 15 since midday Thursday, local authorities said, describing the situation as “extremely tense.” …read more Source:...
Russian Troops ‘Directly Involved’ in Ukraine Conflict
Ukraine and the West said Thursday that Russian troops were actively involved in the fighting tearing apart the east of the country, raising fears of a direct military confrontation between Kiev and i… …read more Source:...
More Than 1,000 Russian Troops Operating in Ukraine: NATO
NATO believes well over 1,000 Russian troops are operating inside Ukraine, a NATO military officer said on Thursday. …read more Source:...
US Says Russia ‘Directly Involved’ in Ukraine Fighting
The United States has accused Russia of being “directly involved” in fighting in war-torn east Ukraine, after rebels appeared to seize swathes of territory from retreating government forces. …read more Source:...
Russian-Backed Separatists Enter Southeast Ukraine Town: Pro-Government Fighterv
Separatists, backed by Russian soldiers, have entered the town of Novoazovsk in south-eastern Ukraine, a pro-government militia fighter said on Thursday. …read more Source:...
Ukraine Says More Tanks Roll in From Russia Despite Talks
Ukraine appealed for NATO’s help on Wednesday after reporting that a huge convoy of tanks and weaponry from Russia was moving through the southeast of the country. …read more Source:...
Government-Held Ukraine Town Hit by Rebel Shells
A town in east Ukraine has come under shellfire amid fears that pro-Russian rebels in the region are advancing on government-held areas. …read more Source:...
Petro Poroshenko to Seek Ceasefire After ‘Very Tough’ Talks with Vladimir Putin
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko promised after late-night negotiations with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to work on an urgent ceasefire plan to defuse the separatist conflict in the east of his former… …read more Source:...
Vladimir Putin Says up to Ukraine to Clinch Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he and Ukraine’s Petro Poroshenko had discussed the need for a swift end to bloodshed in Ukraine, but it was up to Kiev to work out conditions for a … …read more Source:...
