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      Ukraine seeks to join NATO; defiant Putin compares Kiev to Nazis
      Aug30

      Ukraine seeks to join NATO; defiant Putin compares Kiev to Nazis

      Ukraine called on Friday for full membership in NATO, its strongest plea yet for Western military help, after accusing Russia of sending in armored columns that have driven back its forces on behalf of rebels.‘Golden sanction’ to halt Putin in Ukraine stays elusiveBreakthrough hopes dented as Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursion...

      Putin compares Kiev to Nazi Germany
      Aug30

      Putin compares Kiev to Nazi Germany

      Breakthrough hopes dented as Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursionRussia announces new convoy on eve of delicate Ukraine talks …read more Source: Thanh Nien...

      Kiev seeks to join NATO; Putin calls Ukraine Nazis
      Aug30

      Kiev seeks to join NATO; Putin calls Ukraine Nazis

      Ukraine called on Friday for full membership in NATO, its strongest plea yet for Western military help, after accusing Russia of sending in armored columns that have driven back its forces on behalf of pro-Moscow rebels. Russian President Vladimir Putin, defiant as ever, compared Kiev’s drive to regain control of its rebellious eastern...

      EU leaders seek riposte to Russia
      Aug30

      EU leaders seek riposte to Russia

      European Union leaders gather in Brussels Saturday (Aug 30) to thrash out a response to Russia’s deeper involvement in war-torn Ukraine and to bring new faces to key EU posts. …read more Source: Channel...

      Poland on Edge 75 Years After Hitler and Stalin Carved it Up
      Aug30

      Poland on Edge 75 Years After Hitler and Stalin Carved it Up

      Poland marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II on Monday with one eye on Russia, which invaded it during the war and is now throwing its weight around in neighbouring Ukraine. …read more Source:...

      Russia intensifies efforts inside Ukraine: Pentagon
      Aug30

      Russia intensifies efforts inside Ukraine: Pentagon

      Washington: Russia continues to build up along its border with Ukraine and has moved sophisticated weapons systems into the country, a Pentagon spokesman said on Friday.Russian forces are “facilitating the movement and then helping the separatists to use the weapons, if no.. …read more Source: India...

      Putin, Poroshenko agree on aid delivery to Ukraine by railway
      Aug30

      Putin, Poroshenko agree on aid delivery to Ukraine by railway

      Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he has agreed with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on the proposal of delivering humanitarian assistance to southeastern Ukraine by train.”We agreed that we will implement Poroshenko’s plan in his way for aid pr.. …read more Source: India...

      EU mulls tougher sanctions against Russia
      Aug30

      EU mulls tougher sanctions against Russia

      The move follows reports that Moscow had sent hundreds of regular troops to eastern Ukraine to support separatist militias …read more Source: The...

      Russia intensifies efforts inside Ukraine: Pentagon
      Aug30

      Russia intensifies efforts inside Ukraine: Pentagon

      Russia continues to build up along its border with Ukraine and has moved sophisticated weapons systems into the country, a Pentagon spokesman said on Friday. …read more Source:...

      Gung-ho rebels impose tough rule of newly-taken Ukraine city
      Aug30

      Gung-ho rebels impose tough rule of newly-taken Ukraine city

      NOVOAZOVSK (UKRAINE) – Camouflaged rebel Alexander hung a sign on the wall of a busy supermarket Friday laying down the harsh new laws now governing the town of Novoazovsk after fighting drove out Ukrainian forces. …read more Source: Bangkok...