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World Bank to Provide up to $2 Billion in Aid to Ukraine
The World Bank said Thursday it is prepared to provide up to $2 billion in financial assistance to conflict-torn Ukraine this year, part of an international package of support. …read more Source:...
EU ready for 'necessary steps' if Ukraine pact breached: Tusk
[BRUSSELS] The EU warned Russia on Thursday it was ready to take further measures in addition to the sanctions it has already imposed if a new Ukraine peace pact is breached, the bloc’s president Donald Tusk said. …read more Source: The Business...
U.S. Senate confirms Obama’s pick for Pentagon chief
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice to run the Pentagon, handing Ash Carter the unenviable task of steering the military as the United States confronts Islamic State militants, conflict in Ukraine and other worldwide threats. The vote in the Republican-controlled Senate was 93-5. Carter will replace Chuck Hagel,...
World › Marathon talks produce Ukraine peace deal; cease-fire Sunday
The peace deal reached Thursday for Ukraine, if it holds, would be a partial win for both Moscow and Kiev: Ukraine retains the separatist eastern regions and regains control of its border with Russia, while Russia holds strong leverage to keep Ukraine from ever becoming part of NATO. But neither… …read more Source: Japan...
Ceasefire for eastern Ukraine agreed after Minsk summit
THE leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a deal to end fighting in eastern Ukraine, participants at the summit talks said on Thursday. …read more Source: The Business...
IMF chief unveils 4-year US$40b aid programme for Ukraine
UKRAINE is set to receive about US$40 billion in funding over the next four years, nearly half of which will come from the International Monetary Fund, its chief Christine Lagarde said in Brussels. …read more Source: The Business...
U.S. warns pro-Russian forces against seizing more Ukraine land
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. government official warned pro-Russian separatists on Thursday against seizing more territory in eastern Ukraine before a ceasefire agreement goes into effect on Sunday. …read more Source: The...
“Glimmer of Hope” for Ukraine After New Ceasefire Deal
Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed a deal offering a “glimmer of hope” for an end to conflict in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, but the United States said continued, intense fighting ran counter… …read more Source:...
Leaders agree Ukraine peace roadmap but scepticism remains
A new roadmap aimed at ending a 10-month war between Ukraine and pro-Moscow rebels was agreed in Belarus on Thursday (Feb 12), but scepticism remained as leaders warned much needed to be done before peace was achieved. …read more Source: Channel...
IMF announces $17.5 bn assistance for Ukraine
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde announced Thursday that the agency had reached an agreement with Ukraine to provide assistance to the country worth 15.5 billion euros ($17.5 … …read more Source: Japan Herald...
