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UN must make conflict zone air risk reporting mandatory
MONTREAL: Malaysia, which suffered two commercial air disasters last year after one jet disappeared and another was shot down over Ukraine, said on Monday the United Nations must make reporting of risks to airlines over conflict zones mandatory. The International Civil Aviation Organization, the UN’s aviation agency, been under pressure to...
US military aid to Ukraine would be dangerous move
Washington is once again mulling military support to Ukraine after fierce offensives by Kremlin-backed rebels, but experts fear it will only justify Russian conspiracy theories and drive East and West closer to full-blown war.Deadly clashes rage in east Ukraine after peace talks failUkraine peace talks aborted as civilians die in eastEmbassy...
Russia, Ukraine in indirect talks to reopen key Black Sea air corridor: report
Russia and Ukraine are holding indirect talks to reopen a key international air corridor over the Black Sea to commercial flights as part of a plan that could give Ukraine much-needed overflight fees and ease congestion on other crowded air routes, according to five sources familiar with the matter. The discussions, being brokered on the […] The...
Japan, Ukraine to sign investment pact Thurs.
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Putin urges all sides in Ukraine to end military hostilities
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern with the situation in eastern Ukraine and urged the conflicting parties to end military hostilities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday. …read more Source:...
Ukraine troops fight to avoid being surrounded by rebels
DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine — As Ukrainian troops fought Monday to defend a strategic railway hub, Russian-backed separatists pledged to boost the size of their force. President Barack Obama has so far opposed sending lethal assistance, but an upsurge in fighting in eastern Ukraine has spurred the White House to take a fresh look at supplying...
Obama weighs sending lethal assistance to Ukraine
President Barack Obama is reconsidering his opposition to giving Ukraine defensive weapons and other lethal aid to help …read more Source: The Korea...
U.S. not decide on lethal support to Kiev: spokeswoman
The United States has not decided whether to provide lethal assistance to Kiev as it evaluates options on how to support the Ukrainian government against pro-Russian rebels, a State Department spokeswoman said on Monday. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
White House adviser – More weapons not the answer to Ukraine crisis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States believes economic sanctions remain the best way to influence Russia on the Ukraine crisis and that injecting more weapons would not necessarily solve the problem, Deputy White House national security adviser Ben Rhodes said on Monday. …read more Source: The...
Obama weighs sending lethal assistance to Ukraine
President Barack Obama is reconsidering his opposition to giving Ukraine defensive weapons and other lethal aid to help its struggling military repel Russian-backed rebels, a possible escalation that has had strong support from many in his national security team. The shift suggests the White House is growing increasingly concerned that its...
