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Russia says Kiev's actions threaten truce in east Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia accused Kiev on Thursday of endangering a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine after the heaviest fighting in months between government forces and pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: The...
Five Ukrainian Servicemen Killed in Fighting With Eastern Separatists
Kiev. Five Ukrainian servicemen were killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, mostly near the government-held town of Maryinka where pro-Russian rebels were trying to make a significant advance, a presidential aide said on Thursday. Thirty-nine other Ukrainians were wounded, the aide, Yuri Biryukov, said on his Facebook page....
Five Ukrainian servicemen killed in fighting with eastern separatists – presidential aide
KIEV (Reuters) – Five Ukrainian servicemen were killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, mostly near the government-held town of Maryinka where pro-Russian rebels were trying to make a significant advance, a presidential aide said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine forces, separatists fight first serious battles in months
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists on Wednesday fought their first serious battles in months and Ukraines defense minister said an attempt by rebels to take the eastern town of Maryinka had been thwarted.The Ukrainian military said the Russian-backed rebels had tried to advance using tanks and up to 1,000 fighters...
Putin’s fans
Supporters of Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Putin calls Ukraine fascist and country’s new law helps make his caseThe world’s most influential peoplePutin’s call: Russia’s Q&A with the presidentPutin says Russia was ready for nuclear confrontation over CrimeaPutin spokesman denies baby rumoursPutin:...
Ukraine forces, separatists fight first serious battles in months
The separatists said 15 people had been killed when government troops fired artillery into rebel-held territoryTwo civilians killed, market destroyed in fresh fighting in UkraineUkraine honors children affected by civil war on International Children’s dayKremlin seeking to free Russians held by Kiev …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Fighting resumes in Ukraine
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Battered by crisis, Moscow restaurants embrace Russian cuisine
MOSCOW – Ginger pickles, soup with cabbage and porcini, and reindeer tartare: as economic troubles take a bite out of imported food, Russian restaurants are increasingly turning to local delicacies.Gone is the era when Italian and French cuisine dominated Moscow’s high-class eateries. The economic crisis and import embargo keeps foie...
Two civilians killed, market destroyed in fresh fighting in Ukraine
A new round of fighting in Ukraine claims at least two lives and threatens a fragile ceasefire accord. Ukraine honors children affected by civil war on International Children’s dayFighters captured in Ukraine admit to serving in Russia’s army: OSCEUkraine port braces for war as locals learn path to bomb shelterUkraine’s...
Ukraine’s defence minister says an attempt by rebels to take the eastern town of Maryinka had been thwarted.
Ukrainian troops and separatists have fought their first serious battle after three months. Ukraine’s defence minister said an attempt by rebels to take the eastern town of Maryinka had been thwarted. The separatists, who denied their forces had launched an assault, said 15 people had been killed when government troops fired artillery into...
