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US warns of Russia sanctions over Ukraine, despite prisoner swap
ZHOLOBOK, Ukraine — The United States warned Saturday it could level “serious sanctions” on Russia within days over breaches of Ukraine’s truce, which is in tatters despite pro-Moscow rebels and government forces exchanging scores of prisoners. AFP journalists in Ukraine’s eastern frontline town of Zholobok saw 139...
First Ukraine war prisoner exchange completed
ZHOLOBOK, Ukraine — Ukrainian military and separatist representatives exchanged dozens of prisoners under cover of darkness at a remote frontline location Saturday evening, kicking off a process intended to usher in peace to the conflict-ridden east. 139 Ukrainian troops and 52 rebels were exchanged, according to a separatist official...
US condemns Ukraine ceasefire violation, warns Russia
WASHINGTON, United States — US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed separatist fighters and Russian forces as he condemned the violation of a three-day-old ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and warned of increased “costs” to Russia. Biden “strongly condemned the violation of the ceasefire by separatist forces acting in...
Ukraine urges West to get ‘tough’ on Russia after rebels storm town
SOLEDAR, Ukraine — Ukraine on Tuesday appealed to the West to get “tough” on Russia after separatists it says are militarily backed by Moscow stormed a flashpoint town to attack thousands of troops in violation of a three-day-old ceasefire. As EU and UN officials expressed concern at the violence in the town of Debaltseve,...
Ukraine ceasefire largely holding, except around tense town
LUHANSKE, Ukraine — A ceasefire that went into effect Sunday in eastern Ukraine appeared largely to be holding, although continued fighting over a bitterly contested railway hub is threatening to upend the delicate settlement. The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany, who last week brokered a deal to try to end the conflict that...
Both sides claim violations after Ukraine ceasefire starts
KIEV, Ukraine — A ceasefire was declared in eastern Ukraine at a minute after midnight Sunday, kindling slender hopes of a reprieve from a conflict that has claimed more than 5,300 lives. But within two hours of the ceasefire’s scheduled start, the warring sides were already trading accusations of fresh attacks. International...
Ukraine ceasefire period begins; world holds breath
KIEV, Ukraine — The cease-fire period for fighting in Ukraine began one minute after midnight Sunday, but there are no immediate indications of whether either side in the conflict that has killed more than 5,300 people is observing it. Under an agreement struck last week, Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatist rebels are to begin...
US stocks rise on Ukraine deal, Cisco earnings
NEW YORK–US stocks posted solid gains Thursday, rallying on news of a ceasefire in Ukraine as strong earnings from Cisco lifted the technology sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 110.24 points (0.62 percent) to 17,972.38. The broad-based S&P 500 jumped 19.95 (0.96 percent) to 2,088.48, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite...
Ukraine bloodshed intensifies ahead of peace summit
KIEV, Ukraine — Intense fighting in Ukraine, including a devastating rocket strike on Kiev’s military headquarters in the east, killed at least 37 people on Tuesday, the eve of a four-way peace summit. As diplomats scrambled to finalize a deal to end the 10-month war, US President Barack Obama held telephone talks with Russia’s...
Merkel says Ukraine conflict can’t be solved by military
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be solved by “military means.” Merkel made the remark in a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, just hours after meeting with U.S. President Barak Obama in Washington. Obama has been...
