Section: The Star (Malaysia)
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...
Russia says giving lethal arms to Ukraine would be security threat
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Moscow will see any decision by the United States to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons as a threat to Russia’s security, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
EU says Merkel-Hollande Moscow mission a move to political solution
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A mission by the leaders of France and Germany to Kiev and Moscow is a clear effort to find a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine raises key interest rate to fight financial crisis
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s central bank announced on Thursday a big increase in its main interest rate to 19.5 percent to try to avert financial collapse, brought ever closer by fighting in the country’s east and a lack of foreign funding. …read more Source: The...
France's Hollande – Ukraine trip must produce deal acceptable to all
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said that a trip to Ukraine on Thursday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel aimed to produce a conflict-resolution deal that would be acceptable to all parties. …read more Source: The...
Hollande, Merkel to travel to Kiev and Moscow for Ukraine talks
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Kiev on Thursday and Moscow on Friday for top level talks to make a new proposal to try to solve the Ukraine crisis, Hollande said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
