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Kerry’s breaking news to Russian minister: new grandchild
Feb07

Kerry’s breaking news to Russian minister: new grandchild

MUNICH: (AP) – Tensions between the United States and Russia are running high over Ukraine but that didnt stop U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry from sharing some personal news with Russias foreign minister.Kerrys a grandfather again.Kerry and Sergey Lavrov (SEHR-gay LAHV-rahf) were meeting in Munich on Saturday, and Kerry mentioned that...

‘Don’t tell us, show us, President Putin’: Biden on Ukraine
Feb07

‘Don’t tell us, show us, President Putin’: Biden on Ukraine

MUNICH (AFP) – US Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday launched a passionate plea to Vladimir Putin to show by his actions that the Russian leader desires peace in Ukraine.Given Russias recent history, we need to judge its deeds not its words. Dont tell us, show us, President Putin, Biden told a global security conference in Munich, shortly...

Putin criticises sanctions but says Russia does not want war
Feb07

Putin criticises sanctions but says Russia does not want war

MOSCOW (AFP) – President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said Russia is not at war and does not want war with anyone, but sharply criticised Western sanctions over Ukraine.Theres no war, thank God. But there is definitely an attempt to curb our development, Putin told a trade union conference, cited by TASS news agency.He criticised sanctions...

Merkel uncertain of chances for Ukraine deal
Feb07

Merkel uncertain of chances for Ukraine deal

MUNICH: (AP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday that shes still unsure of reaching a deal to calm the crisis in Ukraine, which Frances president said could feature a broad demilitarized zone and greater autonomy for the separatist eastern region.Merkel and French President Francois Hollande traveled to Kiev Thursday and Moscow...

10 killed in Ukraine, Kiev says rebels massing forces
Feb07

10 killed in Ukraine, Kiev says rebels massing forces

DONETSK, Ukraine (AFP) – Five civilians and five soldiers were killed in fighting in east Ukraine, government and rebel officials said Saturday, with Kiev accusing pro-Russian separatists of massing forces for fresh offensives.Rebels are accumulating forces for further offensive operations on Debaltseve and Mariupol, Ukrainian defence...

Russian President Vladimir Putin says leaders agree on drafting an agreement that would also include proposals from Ukraine’s Petro Poroshenko.
Feb07

Russian President Vladimir Putin says leaders agree on drafting an agreement that would also include proposals from Ukraine’s Petro Poroshenko.

The leaders of Russia, Germany and France have agreed in Moscow to draw up a plan to end fighting in Ukraine. A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said the leaders agree on drafting an agreement that would also include proposals from Ukraine’s Petro Poroshenko. The spokeman further said Chancellor Angela Merkel, President...

Arms for Ukraine could stoke conflict, says Germany
Feb07

Arms for Ukraine could stoke conflict, says Germany

MUNICH: Nato s top military commander, US General Philip Breedlove, said on Friday the West should be ready to use “all tools in the tool bag” to hel …read more Source: The News...

Russia, European powers agree to draft Ukraine peace plan
Feb07

Russia, European powers agree to draft Ukraine peace plan

MOSCOW (AFP) – The leaders of Russia, Germany and France agreed during late-night talks in Moscow to draw up a plan to end fighting in Ukraine as rebels wage a deadly offensive in the countrys east, officials said Saturday.A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said that more than four hours of talks that wrapped up early Saturday...

Putin’s spokesman says Ukraine talks over
Feb06

Putin’s spokesman says Ukraine talks over

MOSCOW: (AP) – A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says talks with Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande on a peace proposal for Ukraine have ended.Dmitry Peskov said early Saturday that the next step in the process would be a telephone call between Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and the German and French leaders on...

Merkel, Hollande take Ukraine peace plan to Putin
Feb06

Merkel, Hollande take Ukraine peace plan to Putin

Moscow: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande head to Moscow on Friday to secure …read more Source: Geo...