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Russia Faces New US, EU Sanctions Over Ukraine Crisis
Sep12

Russia Faces New US, EU Sanctions Over Ukraine Crisis

European Union governments agreed on Thursday to begin their new sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis on Friday but could lift them next month if Moscow abides by a fragile truce, while th… …read more Source:...

MH17 Crash Site Still Unsafe For Investigators: Dutch
Sep11

MH17 Crash Site Still Unsafe For Investigators: Dutch

The site in eastern Ukraine where flight MH17 crashed two months ago is still too unsafe for investigators to resume the recovery of victims’ remains, Dutch Defence Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert… …read more Source:...

Obama Says US to Outline New Russia Sanctions on Friday
Sep11

Obama Says US to Outline New Russia Sanctions on Friday

President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States will join the European Union in imposing tougher sanctions on Russia’s financial, energy and defense sectors after Moscow sent troops into eas… …read more Source:...

EU to impose new sanctions on Russia
Sep11

EU to impose new sanctions on Russia

The European Union (EU) decided to slap new economic sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, diplomats said on Thursday. The sanctions will take effect on Friday following their publicati… …read more Source: The...

NATO Says Russia Still Has About 1,000 Troops in East Ukraine
Sep11

NATO Says Russia Still Has About 1,000 Troops in East Ukraine

Russia still has about 1,000 troops in eastern Ukraine, backed up by another 20,000 on the border, NATO said Thursday, despite Kiev reporting that Moscow had withdrawn the bulk of its forces. …read more Source:...

EU to Implement Russia Sanctions on Friday: Sources
Sep11

EU to Implement Russia Sanctions on Friday: Sources

EU member states have agreed to bring a new round of sanctions into effect against Russia on Friday, diplomatic sources said, after sharp disagreements on how to react to a ceasefire in Ukraine. …read more Source:...

Kiev Says Rebels Extend Control of East Ukraine Border to Azov Sea
Sep11

Kiev Says Rebels Extend Control of East Ukraine Border to Azov Sea

The Ukrainian authorities acknowledged on Thursday that pro-Russian rebels had extended their control over territory on the eastern border with Russia to the Sea of Azov. …read more Source:...

Ukraine rebels watch Scotland vote with envy
Sep11

Ukraine rebels watch Scotland vote with envy

Insurgents and their supporters have taken to social media to mock the possible break-up of Britain in next week’s referendum on Scottish independence — and press their fight for their own state in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Times of...

Ukraine pledges more autonomy to rebellious east
Sep10

Ukraine pledges more autonomy to rebellious east

Ukraine’s president promised on Wednesday to introduce a bill as early as next week that would offer greater autonomy to the pro-Russian east, where separatists have been battling government troops for almost five months. …read more Source: The Times of...

Ukraine Says Russia Withdrawing Forces From East, Sees Boost For Peace
Sep10

Ukraine Says Russia Withdrawing Forces From East, Sees Boost For Peace

Ukraine’s president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for a peace drive now underway after five months of conflict in which more than 3,000 pe… …read more Source:...