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Leaders agree Ukraine peace roadmap but scepticism remains
KIEV (AFP) – The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany on Thursday agreed a roadmap aimed at ending a 10-month war between Kiev and pro-Moscow rebels, but scepticism loomed large as the West warned much work still needed to be done.After a marathon summit in the Belarussian capital Minsk, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he,...
Ukraine cease-fire deal, ongoing Greece talks lift euro
WASHINGTON (AFP) – A cease-fire in Ukraine negotiated overnight and an agreement by Greece and the Eurogroup to return to talks gave a solid boost to the euro over the dollar Thursday.The common currency gained 0.8 percent on the US dollar from late Wednesday, to $1.1406, even though some doubts hung over what was achieved in the parallel...
US says Ukraine deal ‘potentially significant’
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States cautiously welcomed a brokered ceasefire in the 10-month war between Ukraine and pro-Moscow rebels Thursday, but insisted the deal must be implemented and honored.The agreement represents a potentially significant step toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict and the restoration of Ukraines...
A look at who got what in peace deal for eastern Ukraine
MINSK, Belarus: (AP) – The peace deal for eastern Ukraine agreed Thursday sets clear deadlines for a cease-fire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons, but resolution of the main political and economic issues behind the conflict was made conditional on a series of difficult steps and put off until the end of the year.The deal made by the...
Ukraine gets new bailout deal from IMF
BRUSSELS: (AP) – The International Monetary Fund has agreed to give Ukraine a new bailout deal worth 15.5 billion euro ($17.5 billion) that could climb to around $40 billion over four years with help from other lenders like Europe and the U.S.Ukraine has so far received $4.6 billion as part of an earlier $17 billion aid package the IMF...
Key points of new Ukraine peace plan
MINSK (AFP) – Kiev and pro-Russian rebels agreed a peace roadmap Thursday after marathon negotiations in Minsk involving the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine.The new agreement notably calls for a ceasefire starting on Sunday and an expanded buffer zone around the frontline, with the withdrawal of heavy weapons.The plan, which...
Putin says rebels want encircled Ukraine troops to surrender
MINSK – Russias President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that pro-Russian rebels had encircled up to 8,000 Ukrainian troops and expected them to surrender ahead of a ceasefire.Of course, they (rebels) proceed from the assumption that this group will lay down arms and stop putting up resistance, Putin said after marathon talks with the...
European stocks rally on Greece, Ukraine hopes
LONDON (AFP) – European stocks rallied and the euro rose against the dollar on Thursday, as markets held out hope for a deal over Greeces bailout after high-level talks ended without agreement.Traders meanwhile cheered a ceasefire deal for Ukraine, which also won a significant financial rescue and loan package.Londons benchmark FTSE 100...
Merkel says has ‘no illusions’ after Ukraine deal, ‘big hurdles’ remain
MINSK (AFP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday she had no illusions after a Ukraine ceasefire deal hammered out at marathon talks in Minsk and that big hurdles remained in ending the 10-month conflict in the ex-Soviet country.We now have a glimmer of hope, she said in the Belarussian capital, according to a statement released...
Ukraine summit agrees ceasefire, withdrawal of weapons: Putin
MINSK (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he and the leaders of France, Germany and Ukraine had agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons from Ukraines frontlines and a ceasefire to begin from February 15.We have managed to agree on the main things, a visibly pleased Putin told reporters in Minsk after marathon...
