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G7 warns Russia of more sanctions, pledges climate action
World leaders on Monday warned Russia it would face stepped-up sanctions for its “aggression” in Ukraine, as they wrapped up a G7 meeting also pledging strong action to fight climate change. At a luxury retreat nestled in the picture-perfect Bavarian Alps, the leaders of the most powerful countries also tackled threats to global...
G7 voices concern over Ukraine urges ceasefire
The Group of Seven (G7) on Monday expressed concern over the recent increase in fighting in Ukraine, urging all sides to fully respect and implement the ceasefire and withdraw heavy weapons. The … …read more Source: Japan Herald...
Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed when truck hits mine: spokesman
DONETSK (UKRAINE) – At least seven Ukrainian servicemen died on Monday when their truck hit a mine planted by pro-Russian insurgents in the war-torn country’s separatist east, a Kiev military spokesman told AFP. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia refuses to sign IAEA annual report, says Sevastopol not in Ukraine
VIENNA (Reuters) – Russia has refused to sign off on the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s annual report because the document lists a nuclear reactor near Crimea’s Sevastopol as being in Ukraine, two diplomats present at the meeting told Reuters on Monday. …read more Source: The...
Exclusive – Russia refuses to sign IAEA annual report, says Sevastopol not in Ukraine
VIENNA (Reuters) – Russia has refused to sign off on the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s annual report because the document lists a nuclear reactor near Crimea’s Sevastopol as being in Ukraine, two diplomats present at the meeting told Reuters on Monday. …read more Source: The...
UPDATE2: G-7 opposes S. China Sea reclamation, urges Ukraine cease-fire
…read more Source: Kyodo News
Obama says Russian troops operating in Ukraine, sanctions biting
US President Barack Obama said on Monday that Russian forces continue to operate in eastern Ukraine despite Moscow’s denials and the world’s major industrial democracies stood ready to impose significantly tougher sanctions if necessary. Obama told a news conference after a Group of Seven industrial nations’ summit in Germany...
Obama says Russian troops operating in Ukraine, sanctions biting
KRUEN, Germany (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that Russian forces continue to operate in eastern Ukraine despite Moscow’s denials and the world’s major industrial democracies stood ready to impose significantly tougher sanctions if necessary. …read more Source: The...
G7 warns Russia of more sanctions, pledges climate action
World leaders Monday warned Russia it would face stepped-up sanctions for its “aggression” in Ukraine, as they wrapped up a G7 meeting also pledging strong action to fight climate change. At a luxury retreat nestled in the picture-perfect Bavarian Alps, the leaders of the most powerful countries also tackled threats to global security...
G7 warns Russia of more sanctions, pledges climate action
June 08, 2015 10:09 PMELMAU CASTLE (AFP) – World leaders Monday warned Russia it would face stepped-up sanctions for its “aggression” in Ukraine, as they wrapped up a G7 meeting also pledging strong action to fight climate change. …read more Source: The Straits...
