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      US to offer Humvees, unmanned drones to Ukraine
      Mar12

      US to offer Humvees, unmanned drones to Ukraine

      The Obama administration on Wednesday announced an additional $75 millions in non- lethal aid to Ukraine in parallel with sanctions on more rebel leaders. …read more Source: Global...

      Sergei Ryabkov says latest measures are contrary to the claims that sanctions are aimed to normalize the situation in Ukraine.
      Mar12

      Sergei Ryabkov says latest measures are contrary to the claims that sanctions are aimed to normalize the situation in Ukraine.

      Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has condemned the US sanctions against his country describing this act as political provocation. In an interview with the Interfax news agency, he said the latest measures are contrary to the claims that sanctions are aimed to normalize the situation in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio...

      IMF approves $17.5b credit program for Ukraine
      Mar12

      IMF approves $17.5b credit program for Ukraine

      The International Monetary Fund agreed Wednesday to extend $17.5 billion in loans to Ukraine as part of a program designed to pull the country back from the verge of economic collapse.IMF managing director Christine Lagarde said in a statement that the new four-year extended arrangement will support economic stabilization and wide-ranging reforms...

      Tennis: Niculescu advances to face Williams at Indian Wells
      Mar12

      Tennis: Niculescu advances to face Williams at Indian Wells

      INDIAN WELLS (AFP) – Monica Niculescu rolled over Aleksandra Krunic 6-2, 6-1 to book a second round clash with top seed Serena Williams, who is returning to Indian Wells after a 14-year hiatus.Reigning Australian Open champ Williams is one of 31 seeded players who received a first-round bye at the joint ATP and WTA Indian Wells tournament...

      IMF seeks ‘immediate’ stabilization in latest Ukraine bailout
      Mar12

      IMF seeks ‘immediate’ stabilization in latest Ukraine bailout

      The International Monetary Fund has agreed to pump $10 billion into Ukraine’s troubled economy over the next year, providing swift assistance for the country’s struggling finances as part of a larger four-year bailout.Putin says plan to take Crimea hatched before referendumTensions run high along ceasefire line in eastern...

      IMF approves $17.5B loan program for Ukraine
      Mar12

      IMF approves $17.5B loan program for Ukraine

      Under the program, the International Monetary Fund will allocate 5 billion US dollars of immediate disbursement for general budget support to the country. …read more Source: China...

      West boosts Ukraine aid as Russia bridles at sanctions
      Mar12

      West boosts Ukraine aid as Russia bridles at sanctions

      WASHINGTON (AFP) – The IMF handed Ukraine a $17.5 billion lifeline Wednesday as the United States agreed to send military aid to bolster its forces against pro-Russian rebels — but stopped short of promising weapons.The United States also expanded the reach of its economic sanctions, targeting a Russian bank and separatist officials...

      Nato demands full OSCE access in Ukraine
      Mar12

      Nato demands full OSCE access in Ukraine

      MONS, Belgium: Nato demanded on Wednesday that the Organisation for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) be given full access to verify the withdrawal of …read more Source: The News...

      Ukrainian soldier killed in clashes despite weapons pullback
      Mar12

      Ukrainian soldier killed in clashes despite weapons pullback

      KIEV: One Ukrainian soldier has been killed and four injured in the country s east, where government forces and pro-Russian separatists continue to tr …read more Source: The News...

      U.S. slaps sanctions on more rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine
      Mar12

      U.S. slaps sanctions on more rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine

      The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on more rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine in an effort to press for the implementation of peace deals. …read more Source: China Internet Information...