Section: The Star (Malaysia)
Deputy of ousted Ukraine leader beaten by mob in Odessa
KIEV (Reuters) – A deputy from the party of ousted Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich was attacked and beaten by a crowd in the Black Sea resort of Odessa on Tuesday during political campaigning for a parliamentary election set for Oct. 26. …read more Source: The...
EU keeps Russia sanctions in place, sees 'encouraging' signs
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union decided on Tuesday to keep in place a package of economic sanctions against Russia over its support for separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine despite what it called “encouraging developments” on the ground after a ceasefire deal. …read more Source: The...
EU calls for proper implementation of Ukraine agreement
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union has seen some encouraging developments in Ukraine but wants better implementation of the Minsk ceasefire agreement between Kiev and pro-Russian rebels, the EU said on Tuesday. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine prosecutor opens criminal case against Russian officials
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian state prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a criminal investigation against a Russian law enforcement agency, accusing it of supporting separatist and “terrorist” groups in the east of the country. …read more Source: The...
Russia opens criminal case on Kiev for 'genocide' in east
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia opened a criminal case on Monday into what it called Kiev’s genocide of Russian-speaking residents in eastern Ukraine in a move that could increase tensions during a strained ceasefire in the region. …read more Source: The...
Ukrainians say Russian troops captured them in east Ukraine
DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) – Two Ukrainian soldiers have offered new evidence of direct Russian military involvement in eastern Ukraine, saying they were captured by Russian troops in a battle that became a turning point in the conflict. …read more Source: The...
Russia cannot change EU-Ukraine deal – EU trade nominee
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia will not be allowed to amend a planned free trade deal between the European Union and Ukraine, the woman set to become the EU’s new trade chief said on Monday. …read more Source: The...
American becomes a rebel with a cause in east Ukraine
YASYNUVATA Ukraine (Reuters) – With his face hidden behind a camouflage balaclava and an assault rifle slung over his shoulder, “Hunter” looks like other separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The...
France, Germany offer drones to monitor Ukraine ceasefire
PARIS (Reuters) – France and Germany have offered to deploy drones as part of efforts by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) to beef up monitoring of the ceasefire in Ukraine, France’s foreign ministry said on Monday. …read more Source: The...
Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed in rebel attack despite ceasefire – military
KIEV (Reuters) – Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed late on Sunday when a separatist shell hit their armoured personnel carrier near the main airport at Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, a military spokesman said on Monday. …read more Source: The...
