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12 Killed in Ukraine Boat Capsize Near Odessa: Official
Oct18

12 Killed in Ukraine Boat Capsize Near Odessa: Official

At least 12 people drowned Saturday when a boat capsized in the Black Sea near Odessa in southern Ukraine, regional authorities said. …read more Source:...

Egypt, Japan, Ukraine elected as non-permanent UNSC members
Oct16

Egypt, Japan, Ukraine elected as non-permanent UNSC members

The non-permanent members that will remain on the Council until the end of 2016 are Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela. The UN General Assembly has elected Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning January 1 next year. The new members, elected...

Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine, Uruguay win United Nations Security Council seats
Oct15

Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine, Uruguay win United Nations Security Council seats

Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Uruguay and Ukraine were elected to the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, pitting Kiev against veto-power Russia in what Ukraine’s foreign minister promised would not be a conciliatory two-year term. The 193-member General Assembly elected Egypt with 179 votes in favor, Japan with 184, Senegal with 187,...

Mines Kill 2 Civilians in East Ukraine: Official
Oct15

Mines Kill 2 Civilians in East Ukraine: Official

Two Ukrainian civilians were killed and 11 servicemen injured today in mine blasts in separatist eastern Ukraine, which remains littered with explosive devices left behind by its 18-month revolt, offi… …read more Source:...

Ukraine gives Russia 2 weeks to agree to debt restructuring
Oct15

Ukraine gives Russia 2 weeks to agree to debt restructuring

Ukraine on Thursday gave Russia two weeks to accept to write off part of its loans to the country, as other international creditors have agreed to do, opening a new front in the show-down between the countries. …read more Source: The Times of...

Angela Merkel Sees ‘Glimmer Of Hope’ in Ukraine, But Russia Sanctions Remain
Oct15

Angela Merkel Sees ‘Glimmer Of Hope’ in Ukraine, But Russia Sanctions Remain

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday she saw a “glimmer of hope” for a political solution to the Ukraine crisis, but insisted sanctions against Russia could be rolled back only once the Mi… …read more Source:...

Ukraine gives Russia 2 weeks to agree to debt restructuring
Oct15

Ukraine gives Russia 2 weeks to agree to debt restructuring

Ukraine’s Prime Minister has given Russia two weeks to agree to a restructuring deal for a $3 billion loan or face a lawsuit. Arseny Yatsenyuk was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying… …read more Source: The...

Ukraine, Japan Face Tense Diplomacy as UN Council Newcomers
Oct15

Ukraine, Japan Face Tense Diplomacy as UN Council Newcomers

Ukraine and Japan are among five countries set to win election to the UN Security Council today, taking seats alongside Russia and China, countries with which they have tense relations. …read more Source:...

Ukrainian man gets 6-year prison term in Russia for spying
Oct15

Ukrainian man gets 6-year prison term in Russia for spying

A court in Moscow has sentenced a former defense factory chief from Ukraine to six years in prison on espionage charges, a verdict that comes amid continuing tensions in Russia-Ukraine ties. …read more Source: The Times of...

Ukraine expected to win UN Council seat and face Russia
Oct15

Ukraine expected to win UN Council seat and face Russia

Diplomats expect no surprises in Thursday’s elections for new members of the Security Council but there will almost certainly be some fireworks when Ukraine joins the UN’s most powerful body, where arch opponent Russia has a permanent seat. …read more Source: The Times of...