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Putin orders Russia to recognise documents issued in rebel-held east Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian authorities on Saturday to temporarily recognise civil registration documents issued in separatist-held areas of eastern Ukraine, a decision strongly criticised by Ukraine’s president. …read more Source: The...
Russia's Lavrov says Feb. 20 ceasefire in Ukraine has been agreed
MUNICH (Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday after meeting with his Ukrainian, German and French counterparts in Munich that a Feb. 20 ceasefire between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists has been agreed. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine foreign minister not happy with ceasefire talks
MUNICH (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said on Saturday that he was “not at all” happy with the result of talks with Germany, France and Russia in Munich aimed at putting an end to fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists. …read more Source: The...
US remains ‘your greatest ally’, Pence tells Europe
MUNICH, Germany: US Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday pledged an “unwavering” commitment to transatlantic ties, aiming to reassure allies including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who pleaded with nations not to go it alone. Capping a week of whirlwind diplomacy by American officials who have descended on Europe to calm nerves...
Pence tells Europe: ‘US will always be your greatest ally’
MUNICH: US Vice-President Mike Pence Saturday pledged an “unwavering” commitment to transatlantic ties, in an emphatic reassurance to allies including German Chancellor Angela Merkel who pleaded with nations not to go it alone. Capping a week of whirlwind diplomacy by American officials who have descended on Europe to calm nerves rattled by...
Pence caps week of US diplomatic efforts to calm allies
MUNICH, Germany: US Vice President Mike Pence will on Saturday voice a firm commitment to transatlantic ties, capping a week-long European tour by top American officials seeking to reassure allies rattled by Donald Trump. After Defence Secretary James Mattis’ strong affirmation that Nato was a “fundamental bedrock” for the...
Heavy weapons must be removed from Ukraine's eastern front – OSCE chief
VIENNA (Reuters) – The head of the OSCE said on Friday it was imperative that Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists withdraw heavy weapons from the eastern front line, as the Ukrainian military warned of a fresh escalation of the conflict. …read more Source: The...
All eyes on Tillerson’s debut at G20 in Germany
BONN: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made his diplomatic debut at a G20 gathering in Germany yesterday as Russia pressed the Trump administration to make good on promises of improved relations. All eyes were on Tillerson as he held initial talks with his Saudi, Yemen and British counterparts but he was giving nothing away amid intense...
Russia's Lavrov says 'pragmatic' talks with U.S.'s Tillerson did not touch on sanctions
BONN (Reuters) – Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday a “pragmatic” meeting with his U.S. counterpart Rex Tillerson had addressed conflicts in Syria, Ukraine and Afghanistan, but not U.S. economic sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: The...
Tillerson says U.S. expects Russia to meet Ukraine commitments
BONN, Germany (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday that the United States was ready to work with Russia if there were common areas for cooperation, but said Moscow had to adhere to commitments made over Ukraine. …read more Source: The...
