Section: Japan
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EU warns Russia against new wave of sanctions if new peace deal not implemented fully
A day after the four-way talks between France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine to reach a new truce deal concluded, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned Moscow that it will face a new wave of … …read more Source: Japan Herald...
Russia’s tactics in Ukraine could inspire China, Iran: study
Russia’s alleged tactics in the Ukraine conflict including covert military action and social media campaigns could inspire other nations such as China and Iran, a top defense think tank has warned. Most armies around the world are ill-prepared for this new type of “hybrid warfare,” the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)...
In rare move, U.S. played support role in Ukraine talks
Washington rarely shies away from seeking to wield its heft in a world crisis, but in the tense negotiations for a Ukraine cease-fire it has played a curiously behind-the-scenes role. While U.S. officials insist that from the get-go the Obama administration has been in lock step with its European allies — and that is certainly […] The post In...
Japan calls for implementation of cease-fire over Ukraine
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UN chief urges commitment to Ukraine peace deal
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Thursday urged all parties to the Ukraine conflict to fulfill the commitments made at the peace talks in Minsk and ensure a genuine and lasting ceasefire. In a … …read more Source: Japan Herald...
Ukraine peace deal agreed; U.S. says may lift Russia sanctions if agreement is implemented
A new road map aimed at ending a 10-month war between Ukraine and pro-Moscow rebels was agreed in Belarus Thursday, but skepticism remained as leaders warned much needed to be done before peace was achieved. After a marathon summit in the Belarus capital Minsk, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he, Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel, French […]...
U.S. Senate confirms Obama’s pick for Pentagon chief
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice to run the Pentagon, handing Ash Carter the unenviable task of steering the military as the United States confronts Islamic State militants, conflict in Ukraine and other worldwide threats. The vote in the Republican-controlled Senate was 93-5. Carter will replace Chuck Hagel,...
World › Marathon talks produce Ukraine peace deal; cease-fire Sunday
The peace deal reached Thursday for Ukraine, if it holds, would be a partial win for both Moscow and Kiev: Ukraine retains the separatist eastern regions and regains control of its border with Russia, while Russia holds strong leverage to keep Ukraine from ever becoming part of NATO. But neither… …read more Source: Japan...
IMF announces $17.5 bn assistance for Ukraine
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde announced Thursday that the agency had reached an agreement with Ukraine to provide assistance to the country worth 15.5 billion euros ($17.5 … …read more Source: Japan Herald...
EU extremely wary about Ukraine peace deal, cease-fire
European Union leaders expressed caution Thursday about the peace deal hammered out for eastern Ukraine, saying the cease-fire must be respected before any scaling back of sanctions against Moscow can be considered. “It will be very important for us to continue to keep up the necessary pressure, the necessary vigilance, for there to be peace […]...
