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EU suspends new sanctions pending Ukraine summit
BRUSSELS (AFP) – EU foreign ministers postponed new sanctions against Russia for a week to boost the chances of success at a four-way Ukraine peace summit Wednesday, EU foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini said.In order to give space for our diplomatic efforts with the maximum chance of success we decided to put implementation on hold...
Obama says must be certain lethal aid to Ukraine would be used properly
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday expressed concerns that lethal weapons and other military assistance provided to Ukraine during its conflict with Russian-backed separatists could “fall into the wrong hands.” …read more Source: The...
No decision yet on Ukraine arms aid: US President Barack Obama
February 10, 2015 2:17 AMWASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Barack Obama said Monday no decision had been made on whether to send weapons to Ukraine to help Kiev battle pro-Russian separatists, as he warned the West would not allow Russia to redraw Europe’s borders by force. …read more Source: The Straits...
EU delays sanctions by a week to support Ukraine peace talks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union delayed putting more Ukrainian separatists and Russians on its sanctions list on Monday to give a Franco-German peace plan for Ukraine time to work. …read more Source: The...
Obama says has not made a decision on lethal weapons for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday his administration is looking at all options in handling the crisis in Ukraine, but he has not yet decided whether the United States will provide lethal arms to Kiev. …read more Source: The...
Obama says Russia's isolation will worsen if it doesn't change course in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday both the United States and its European allies remain committed to finding a diplomatic solution to tensions with Russia over Ukraine. …read more Source: The...
Report shows HSBC helped rich clients dodge taxes
LONDON: (AP) – HSBCs Swiss private bank hid millions of dollars for drug traffickers, arms dealers and celebrities around the world as it colluded to help them dodge taxes, according to a report based on leaked documents that lifts the veil on the countrys banking secrecy.The report, published Monday, suggests the bank, which is based in...
Merkel, Obama try to bridge differences on arms to Ukraine
President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel huddled at the White House Monday to evaluate the prospects of reviving an elusive peace plan to end the conflict between Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: The Times of...
Donors plan Ukraine conference in April to raise $15 billion
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – International donors are planning a conference in Kiev in April to raise at least $15 billion (10 billion pounds) to help save Ukraine from bankruptcy and rebuild the country, a senior EU official said on Monday. …read more Source: The...
Merkel to argue against arming Kiev forces
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to argue against arming Ukraine in its conflict against rebels in Washington on Monday in the face of intense US Congressional pressure. …read more Source: Global...
