Section: Malaysia
Pentagon study claimed Putin has Asperger’s syndrome
WASHINGTON: A Pentagon study from 2008 claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has Asperger’s syndrome, giving him a need to exert “extreme control” when faced with crises, according to the report released Thursday. Experts studying his movements and facial expressions in video footage theorized Putin’s neurological development...
Russia, Ukrainian separatists haven't lived up to agreements – White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is encouraged by efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict but is concerned that agreements from previous such efforts have not been honoured, a White House spokesman said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
Kerry says east Ukraine peace cannot be 'one-sided'
KIEV (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday Washington was not banking on a military solution in east Ukraine but the conflict there could not end with a “one-sided peace”. …read more Source: The...
Obama to decide 'soon' on U.S. weapons for Ukraine – Kerry
KIEV (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will decide soon whether to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons to fight separatists in east Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine won't consider any peace plan undermining territorial integrity-PM
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said on Thursday Kiev would not consider any peace plan for the east of the country that casts doubt on the nation’s territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence, Russia’s RIA news agency reported. …read more Source: The...
German, French leaders take Ukraine peace plan to Moscow
KIEV (Reuters) – The leaders of Germany and France announced a new peace plan for Ukraine on Thursday, flying to Kiev with a new proposal they would then take on to Moscow. …read more Source: The...
Greek PM, Russia's Putin discuss economy, Ukraine
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras discussed boosting cooperation with Russia including on energy and the economy during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Greek leader’s office said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
European defence ministers oppose sending weapons to Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Several European defence ministers spoke out on Thursday against sending weapons to the Ukrainian army, pointing to a potential transatlantic split if Washington decides to supply arms. …read more Source: The...
Kerry – U.S. will not 'close eyes' to Russian tanks, forces in East Ukraine
KIEV (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday Russian aggression in the east was the greatest threat to Ukraine, and that Washington, while seeking a diplomatic solution, would not “close our eyes” to Russian tanks and fighters crossing the border. …read more Source: The...
Putin wants constructive talks on Ukraine with Merkel, Hollande – adviser
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold constructive talks with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Ukraine, the Russian leader’s top foreign policy adviser said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
