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Putin, speaking in film, says Russia saved life of Ukraine ex-leader: Interfax
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in a pre-recorded film about Russia’s seizure of Crimea, said the life of Ukrainian former president Viktor Yanukovich was in danger as a result of the “revolution” that set out to seize power in Kiev. …read more Source: Channel...
Biden, Poroshenko call on Russia, separatists to implement ceasefire deal
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko spoke by phone on Saturday and both called on Russia and pro-Russian separatists fighting in eastern Ukraine to implement the Minsk ceasefire agreements, the White House said. …read more Source: Channel...
Germany wants Russia to comply with Ukraine peace deal before sanctions eased
Germany and other countries want EU leaders to endorse a declaration saying that EU sanctions on Russia will not be eased unless Moscow complies with a Ukraine ceasefire deal, two officials said. …read more Source: Channel...
Germany wants Russia to comply with Ukraine peace deal before sanctions eased – sources
Germany and other countries want European Union leaders to endorse a declaration saying that EU sanctions on Russia will not be eased unless Moscow complies with a Ukraine ceasefire deal, two officials said on Saturday. …read more Source: Channel...
The price Kiev must pay for IMF rescue: tackling vested interests
With the first billions of dollars foreign aid in its pocket, Ukraine’s government can now stay afloat long enough to embark on its radical reform drive, but the hard part is only just beginning. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia drops charges against woman accused of treason over Ukraine
Russia has dropped treason charges against an activist accused of phoning the Ukrainian embassy in Moscow last year to warn that Russian solders might be heading to eastern Ukraine, her lawyer said on Friday. …read more Source: Channel...
Bulgaria, United States to start military drills amid Ukraine crisis
NATO allies Bulgaria and the United States will stage a series of joint military drills over the next three and a half months, the Bulgarian defence ministry said on Friday, amid increased tensions with Russia over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Channel...
EU unlikely to agree next week to prolong Russia sanctions
European Union leaders are unlikely to reach agreement at their summit next week to prolong economic sanctions on Russia that expire in July, a senior EU official said on Friday. …read more Source: Channel...
Slovak PM: Sanctions against Russia would not help Ukraine ceasefire
New or extended European Union sanctions against Russia would not help the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday, though he added he would not go against the bloc’s consensus. …read more Source: Channel...
EU energy chief: still no confirmed date for Ukraine-Russia gas talks
The European Union has yet to receive confirmation that Ukraine and Russia will meet on March 20 to discuss gas supplies, the bloc’s Energy Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Friday. …read more Source: Channel...
