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Nine killed in fresh Ukraine fighting: officials
Nine people were killed and 35 more wounded in fresh fighting in eastern Ukraine as marathon peace talks dragged on in Minsk, officials said today. …read more Source: The Times of...
Key points of new Ukraine peace plan
MINSK (AFP) – Kiev and pro-Russian rebels agreed a peace roadmap Thursday after marathon negotiations in Minsk involving the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine.The new agreement notably calls for a ceasefire starting on Sunday and an expanded buffer zone around the frontline, with the withdrawal of heavy weapons.The plan, which...
France's Hollande says coming hours decisive for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said on Thursday that the deal agreed in Minsk by Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine was not a guarantee of long-term success. …read more Source: The...
Putin says rebels want encircled Ukraine troops to surrender
MINSK – Russias President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that pro-Russian rebels had encircled up to 8,000 Ukrainian troops and expected them to surrender ahead of a ceasefire.Of course, they (rebels) proceed from the assumption that this group will lay down arms and stop putting up resistance, Putin said after marathon talks with the...
Leaders broker Ukraine cease-fire deal from Sun.
…read more Source: Kyodo...
Marathon Ukraine talks end with peace deal
The deal was full of potential pitfalls, however, that could derail its implementation. …read more Source: The Times of...
Ukraine deal: West cautious, rebels victorious, civilians sceptical
Ukraine deal: West cautious, rebels victorious, civilians sceptical Western European leaders voiced cautious optimism after hammering out a Ukraine peace plan in Minsk on Thursday, hailed as a great victory by pro-Russian rebels but met with scepticism by war-weary civilians. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was a driving force behind the...
Glimmer of hope seen in Ukraine crisis: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that hope emerged as parties reached an agreement in Minsk over a resolution to the Ukraine crisis, but concrete steps must be taken thereafter. …read more Source: Global...
‘Normandy Four’ Declaration on Ukraine crisis signed in Minsk
A declaration by leaders of Russia, Germany, France and Ukraine in support of the package of measures to implement the Minsk agreements has been signed here Thursday. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
European stocks rally on Greece, Ukraine hopes
LONDON (AFP) – European stocks rallied and the euro rose against the dollar on Thursday, as markets held out hope for a deal over Greeces bailout after high-level talks ended without agreement.Traders meanwhile cheered a ceasefire deal for Ukraine, which also won a significant financial rescue and loan package.Londons benchmark FTSE 100...
