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Major prisoner swap in Ukraine bolsters shaky truce
ZHOLOBOK, Ukraine – Ukrainian forces and rebel separatists traded dozens of prisoners in a frontline eastern town on Saturday, the first clear sign of progress for an otherwise shaky truce signed a week ago.The rare glint of optimism came on the heels of a pro-Russian rebel offensive in the east, capturing a major town from loyalists and...
Major prisoner swap in Ukraine bolsters shaky truce
Ukrainian forces and rebel separatists traded dozens of prisoners in a frontline eastern town, the first clear sign of progress for an otherwise shaky truce signed a week ago.Amid massive anti-Kiev rally, Yanukovich speaks of returnWest looks impotent as Ukraine ceasefire frays: analystsUkrainian carnage leaves ‘zombies’ behind in...
Major prisoner swap in Ukraine bolsters shaky truce
ZHOLOBOK (UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces and rebel separatists traded dozens of prisoners in a frontline eastern town, the first clear sign of progress for an otherwise shaky truce signed a week ago. …read more Source: Bangkok...
First Ukraine war prisoner exchange completed
Ukrainian military and separatist representatives exchanged dozens of prisoners under cover of darkness at a remote frontline location Saturday evening, kicking off a process intended to usher in peace to the conflict-ridden east.One hundred and thirty nine Ukrainian troops and 52 rebels were exchanged, according to a separatist official...
A total of one hundred and thirty nine Ukrainian soldiers and fifty two rebels were freed.
The Ukrainian government and rebel forces have exchanged dozens of prisoners, a week after a ceasefire came into effect in the east of the country. A total of one hundred and thirty nine Ukrainian soldiers and fifty two rebels were freed. The exchange is the first step carried out successfully under the terms of the Minsk agreements, brokered by...
As ruble weakens, Central Asian migrants head back home
SAINT PETERSBURG (AFP) – When heavy snowfall hit Russias second city of Saint Petersburg last month it was nothing unusual, but city officials were overwhelmed and scrambled to find anyone to clear the streets.As pedestrians slipped and suffered bruises and fractures, exasperated city officials ended up telling residents to go out and...
Moody's downgrades Russia debt to 'junk' level
[WASHINGTON] Moody’s cut Russia’s debt rating by one notch into ‘junk’ territory Friday, saying the Ukraine crisis and the fall in oil prices and the rouble will further undermine Russia’s economy. …read more Source: The Business...
Major prisoner swap in Ukraine bolsters shaky truce
ZHOLOBOK (AFP) – Ukrainian forces and rebel separatists traded dozens of prisoners in a frontline eastern town on Saturday, the first clear sign of progress for an otherwise shaky truce signed a week ago.The rare glint of optimism came on the heels of a pro-Russian rebel offensive in the east, capturing a major town from loyalists and...
Karlovic to face Young in Delray Beach final
DELRAY BEACH, United States (AFP) – Fourth seeded Croatian Ivo Karlovic pounded 17 aces, overpowering fifth-seeded Adrian Mannarino on Saturday to reach the ATP Delray Beach Open final.Karlovic, ranked 29th in the world, saved all five break points he faced in the 70-minute match. Hell face American Donald Young, a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 winner over...
Amid massive anti-Kiev rally, Yanukovich speaks of return
As thousands of Russians rally against 2014 Kiev uprising, ousted Ukrainian president Yanukovich speaks of his return.Kiev accuses Russia of sending more tanks to east UkraineRussia warns West support for Kiev could lead to ‘catastrophe’Flaws found in Ukraine’s probe of Maidan massacreMoves to dismantle ‘Euromaidan’...
