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EU about to implement new sanctions on Russia
The European Union (EU) is due to formally implement its new sanctions on Russia later Monday, the European Commission said on Monday, although a ceasefire is generally taking hold in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: China...
‘Shaky’ Ukraine ceasefire holding, OSCE urges political solution
A ceasefire struck between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists was largely holding on Monday in eastern Ukraine despite sporadic violations, but Europe’s security watchdog said the sides must push for a political settlement. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine truce largely holding: OSCE
Vienna: A ceasefire reached between the Ukrainian government and pro-independence forces is largely holding in eastern Ukraine, the chairman of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Monday.”Overall the ceasefire held even though it is still shaky,&qu.. …read more Source: India...
‘Safe passage of team to MH17 crash site concern’
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has expressed concern over safe passage of the investigation team to the crash site of Flight MH17 that is believed to be shot down over war-torn eastern Ukraine, despite the declaration of ceasefire by the conflicting parties.Defence Minister Hishammuddi.. …read more Source: India...
Russia could restrict airspace in sanctions battle: Dmitry Medvedev
Moscow: Russia will retaliate against a new round of Western sanctions over Ukraine and may block flights through its airspace, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview published on today.Medvedev also suggested that Western sanctions would not make the Kremlin chang.. …read more Source: India...
Obama’s China Visit Will be ‘Important Milestone’: Rice
US President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to China represents an “important milestone” in US-China relations, the top White House national security aide said Monday at a meeting with officials in Beijing. National Security Advisor Susan Rice’s trip comes at a turbulent time in US foreign policy and just two weeks after Washington...
EU to unveil Russia sanctions as Ukraine truce teeters
MARIUPOL (UKRAINE) – European leaders were set on Monday to unveil punishing new sanctions on Russia after weekend fighting in Ukraine imperilled a fragile truce aimed at halting a bloody pro-Kremlin uprising. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Donetsk residents seek shelter as rights group says it has evidence of Russian involvement in conflict
Amid a shaky ceasefire in Ukraine, civilians seek safety in a bunker and Amnesty International says it has proof Russia is helping separatists.Ukraine, pro-Russian separatists agree to ceasefireSeparatists say will allow ‘trapped’ Ukrainian forces to withdraw Conflict in East Ukraine …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine Ceasefire Largely Holding Despite Sporadic Overnight Shelling
Ukrainian forces said on Monday they had come under sporadic fire overnight from pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, but Reuters witnesses said overall a ceasefire agreed between the two sides… …read more Source:...
Russia to Respond Asymmetrically to New Sanctions: Dmitry Medvedev
Moscow will respond “asymmetrically” to new sanctions over the Ukraine crisis, possibly targeting flights over Russia, if its Western partners press on with “the temptation to use force in internation… …read more Source:...
