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Trump under fire for saying he respects ‘killer’ Putin
President Donald Trump drew fire from Republicans and Democrats alike on Sunday, after he defended a softer stance on Russia, playing down political assassinations and Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Trump says he respects ‘killer’ Putin
President Donald Trump has rebuffed calls for a tougher stance on Russia, playing down political assassinations inside the country and Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Trump says US will work with Kiev and Moscow to end Ukraine conflict
U.S President Donald Trump said he was willing to work with both Kiev and Moscow to resolve a separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine, following a telephone call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Saturday. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine, separatists must act to stave off ‘humanitarian disaster’ – aid, security groups
International security and aid organisations appealed to Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists on Friday to withdraw from front lines where fighting has dramatically escalated or risk a humanitarian disaster. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia says Ukraine violating Geneva convention, shelling civilians
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday accused Ukrainian armed forces of violating the Geneva Convention by shelling civilian areas in eastern Ukraine and of using weapons systems banned under the terms of the Minsk peace deal. …read more Source: Channel...
US condemns Russia’s ‘aggressive actions’ in Ukraine
US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Thursday condemned Russia’s “aggressive actions” in Ukraine and pledged strong US support to Kiev even as the new US administration seeks to improve ties with Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
US Ambassador to UN Blames Russia for new violence in eastern Ukraine
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, blamed Russia on Thursday for the surge of violence in the eastern Ukraine since late January. …read more Source: Channel...
McCain calls on Trump to help Ukraine against Russia attack
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain asked President Donald Trump on Thursday to help Ukraine defend itself against an increase in recent attacks from Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
Germany to move ahead on new short-range air defence system
The German military has decided to replace its ageing short-range air defence systems and help fill a gap that has caused concern among NATO allies following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a defence ministry spokesman said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
EU’s Tusk calls on Russia to end violence in east Ukraine
European Council President Donald Tusk, the chairman of EU leaders’ meetings, called on Russia on Thursday to use its influence with rebels in east Ukraine to stop a recent spike in violence there. …read more Source: Channel...
