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Putin urges EU to have ‘common sense’ over sanctions threat
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the EU on Monday (Sep 1) to show “common sense” and not to engage in mutually destructive sanctions, in his first reaction to the threat of additional punitive measures over Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukrainians Pull Back From Airport, Poroshenko Slams Russia
Ukraine’s military said on Monday it had pulled its forces back from defending a vital airport in the east against Russian tanks, as President Petro Poroshenko accused Moscow of “direct and open aggre… …read more Source:...
‘Up to 15,000 Russian soldiers’ sent to Ukraine: rights adviser
Up to 15,000 Russian soldiers have been sent to Ukraine over the past two months, and at least several hundred have apparently died in combat there, rights groups exposing army abuses told AFP on Monday (Sep 1). …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine Accuses Russia of “Open Aggression” as Rebels Advance
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko accused Russia on Monday of “direct and open aggression” in which he said had radically changed the battlefield balance as Kiev’s forces suffer major reverses in t… …read more Source:...
Ukraine talks must back cease-fire: Russia
Diplomats at a new round of talks on easing the crisis in Ukraine must push for an immediate, unconditional cease-fire between Ukrainian government troops and pro-Russian separatists, Russia’s fore… …read more Source: The...
Have ‘common sense’ over sanctions threat: Putin
Putin urged the EU on Monday to show “common sense” and not to engage in mutually destructive sanctions, in his first reaction to the threat of additional punitive measures over Ukraine. …read more Source: The Times of...
Putin accuses Kiev, West of provoking insurgent offensive
The recent offensive of anti-government insurgents in eastern Ukraine was provoked by Kiev’s actions and the West’s refusal to get to the root of the situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday. …read more Source: China...
Battles rages for control of key Ukraine airport as Kiev slams Russian ‘aggression’
Ukraine’s military said on Monday its forces were battling a Russian tank battalion for control of a vital airport in the east of the country as President Petro Poroshenko accused Moscow of “direct and open aggression” against his country. …read more Source: South China Morning...
Australia Unveils Fresh Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine
Australia on Monday unveiled fresh sanctions against Russia over what Prime Minister Tony Abbott called its “bullying” of neighbouring Ukraine, where the Kremlin is accused of backing pro-Russian insu… …read more Source:...
Russia not to militarily interfere in Ukraine crisis: FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday Moscow will not militarily interfere in the ongoing Ukraine crisis, urging the United States and the European Union (EU) to help stop Kiev from using heavy weapons. …read more Source: China...
