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‘Russian forces’ attack Ukraine troops in separatist east
KIEV: Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian forces of attacking its soldiers after crossing over into the ex-Soviet state’s war-wrecked separatist east in violation of a September truce deal. The charges – met with initial silence by Moscow – should add further tensions to difficult talks in Berlin on Wednesday aimed at stemming a spike in...
China pledges active, constructive role in solving Ukraine crisis
Premier Li Keqiang told Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Wednesday that Beijing stands for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and will continue to play an active and constructive role in such efforts. …read more Source: China...
Russia's new peace proposal for Ukraine is 'occupation plan' – U.S.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new peace proposal for Ukraine is little more than a blueprint for military occupation that is aimed at holding on to territory seized by Moscow-backed rebels, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Wednesday. …read more Source: The...
Why sanctions on Russia must stay
The fighting in Ukraine has returned to an intensity not seen since last summer, and the government claims Russian weapons are once again streaming across the border to support the rebels. So it is a curious moment for the European Union (EU)’s top foreign… …read more Source:...
Ukraine leader says 9,000 Russian troops backing rebels
President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday (Jan 21) more than 9,000 Russian troops were backing Ukrainian separatist fighters that Moscow will be under pressure to reel in at high-stakes peace talks in Berlin. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia has 9,000 troops in Ukraine, Poroshenko tells Davos forum
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko accused Russia on Wednesday of sending 9,000 troops to back separatist rebels in the east of his country, and the IMF chief said she backed extra financial help for Kiev as the conflict inflicts severe economic damage. …read more Source: The...
NATO calls on Russia to pull troops from Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO said on Wednesday it had seen an increase in the numbers of tanks, artillery pieces and other heavy military equipment being used by Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and renewed a call for Moscow to withdraw. …read more Source: The...
NATO chief says seen more Russian tanks in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO said on Wednesday it had seen an increase in the numbers of tanks, artillery pieces and other heavy military equipment being used by Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and renewed a call for Moscow to withdraw. …read more Source: The...
WATCH: Ukrainian footballer takes a phone call – during the match!
Enerhiya Nova Kakhova was taking on Ukrainian Premier League side Olimpik Donetsk… …read more Source: The New...
Davos 2015: Poroshenko says over 9,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine
January 22, 2015 12:07 AMDAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday that more than 9,000 Russian soldiers were currently backing up pro-Moscow fighters in the separatist east of the country. …read more Source: The Straits...
