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Government-Held Ukraine Town Hit by Rebel Shells
A town in east Ukraine has come under shellfire amid fears that pro-Russian rebels in the region are advancing on government-held areas. …read more Source:...
Poroshenko to seek ceasefire after ‘very tough’ talks with Putin
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko promised after late-night negotiations with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to work on an urgent cease-fire plan to defuse the separatist conflict in the east of his former Soviet republic. The first talks between the two leaders since June were described by Putin as positive, but he said it was not for Russia...
Rupiah falls to 11,691 per dollar Wednesday morning
The rupiah traded among banks in Jakarta on Wednesday morning depreciated slightly by 10 basis points to Rp 11,691 per US dollar. Trust Securities head of research Reza Priyambada said that market players were watching the meeting of Russian and Ukrainian presidents, encouraging them to keep their assets in US dollars. “Due to uncertainty...
Twin disasters spark Malaysia Airlines crew resignations
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Nearly 200 cabin crew have resigned from Malaysia Airlines which was hit by two deadly tragedies this year, the carrier said Tuesday, and some reportedly cited fears for their safety. The flag carrier, which prior to this year had a good safety record, has been in the spotlight in the past six months following the...
Russia, Ukraine talks end without major breakthrough
MINSK – Talks between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine apparently failed to make a major breakthrough towards ending brutal fighting in east Ukraine Wednesday as strongman Vladimir Putin played down the entry by his troops into the former Soviet state. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Poroshenko to seek ceasefire after “very tough” talks with Putin
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko promised after late-night negotiations with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to work on an urgent ceasefire plan to defuse the separatist conflict in the east of his former Soviet republic. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Putin, Poroshenko hold bilateral meeting in Minsk
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to hold military consultations over the bloody conflict in eastern Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko said late on Tuesday after two hours of talks with Russian Pre… …read more Source: The...
Russia and Ukraine fail to make breakthrough as leaders hold late-night talks
Talks between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine apparently failed to make a major breakthrough towards ending brutal fighting in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday. …read more Source: South China Morning...
Petro Poroshenko to Seek Ceasefire After ‘Very Tough’ Talks with Vladimir Putin
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko promised after late-night negotiations with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to work on an urgent ceasefire plan to defuse the separatist conflict in the east of his former… …read more Source:...
Vladimir Putin Says up to Ukraine to Clinch Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he and Ukraine’s Petro Poroshenko had discussed the need for a swift end to bloodshed in Ukraine, but it was up to Kiev to work out conditions for a … …read more Source:...
