Section: The Star (Malaysia)
Ukraine says detained man was planning attacks in France
KIEV (Reuters) – The head of Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) said on Monday a French citizen detained in late May on the Ukrainian-Polish border had been planning a string of attacks in France to coincide with the UEFA Euro 2016 football championship there. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine says arrested a man reportedly planning attack in France
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Frenchman reported to be carrying weapons and explosives for a planned attack in France was arrested on the Ukrainian-Polish border in late May, the Ukrainian Border Guard said on Saturday. …read more Source: The...
I am my own man, says Ukraine's new prime minister
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said on Friday he would not let his decision-making be shackled by powerful vested interests, allowing him to push through reforms and usher in a period of economic stability. …read more Source: The...
MH17 investigation at 'advanced stage'
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Prosecutors conducting the criminal investigation into the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine two years ago said on Friday it was at “a very advanced stage” and that they would present their conclusions after the summer. …read more Source: The...
U.S. signs third $1 billion loan guarantee agreement for Ukraine
KIEV (Reuters) – The United States and Ukraine signed a $1 billion loan guarantee agreement on Friday, the third such agreement provided by Washington to Kiev since May 2014. …read more Source: The...
Merkel adviser says 'far too early' to discuss easing of Russia sanctions
BERLIN (Reuters) – It is far too early to discuss a lifting of sanctions against Russia for its intervention in Ukraine, a top adviser to German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine's corrupt judges targeted in constitutional reforms
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s parliament approved on Thursday judicial reforms that Western backers say are needed to fight corruption, in the first constitutional vote the ruling coalition has pushed through since an overhaul of the government in April. …read more Source: The...
EU must hold firm on Russia sanctions – senior Ukraine official
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union must prolong its sanctions on Russia this month because the crisis in Ukraine is far from being resolved despite a Franco-German push to implement a peace deal, Ukraine’s new Europe minister said on Wednesday. …read more Source: The...
EU puts brake on visa liberalisation for now amid immigration fears
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union states held off agreeing to ease travel rules for Georgia on Wednesday, and Turkey, Ukraine and Kosovo should also expect more delays in visa waiving as the bloc turns more cautious amid immigration fears, EU delegation sources said. …read more Source: The...
Merkel sees no reason to roll back Russia sanctions – spokeswoman
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel sees no reason at all now to roll back sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine crisis, a government spokeswoman said on Wednesday. …read more Source: The...
