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Russia’s Putin says he doesn’t want rerun of gas rows with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he did not want a gas conflict with Ukraine similar to ones that took place in the past, and that Kiev only had enough pre-paid gas from Russia to last two days. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine, Arab Spring prompt EU to review regional ties
The EU launched an in-depth review of policy towards its regional neighbours on Wednesday (Mar 4) in response to the Ukraine crisis and turmoil across North Africa and the Middle East. …read more Source: Channel...
Violence in east Ukraine kills one government serviceman – military source
One Ukrainian government serviceman was killed and another was wounded in eastern Ukraine despite a ceasefire deal with pro-Russian rebels who have taken up arms there, a military source said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
More than 30 killed in mine blast in rebel east Ukraine: Local authority
An early morning mine blast in the eastern Ukrainian rebel stronghold of Donetsk killed more than 30 people and injured 14, a local official said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
More than 30 killed in mine blast in rebel east Ukraine – local authority
More than 30 people were killed after an explosion at a coal mine in the separatist stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, a local official said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Western powers vow “strong” response if major Ukraine truce violation
Western leaders have called for a “strong reaction” from the international community to any major violation of a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine as they seek to further pressure Russia over the conflict. …read more Source: Channel...
Moscow says Ukraine must pay for gas for rebel-held regions – RIA
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday he believed Kiev should pay for the supplies of Russian gas to rebel-held regions of Ukraine, RIA news agency reports. …read more Source: Channel...
Obama, European leaders to discuss Ukraine, global security – White House
U.S. President Barack Obama will hold talks on Tuesday with European leaders to discuss the Ukraine crisis and global security issues, the White House said. …read more Source: Channel...
Three dead as Kiev accuses Ukraine rebels of shelling
Three Ukrainian servicemen were killed and nine wounded as pro-Russian rebels shelled government positions despite a ceasefire deal, the military said on Tuesday, announcing Kiev’s highest casualty toll in several days. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia ready to consider discount on gas price for Ukraine in second quarter
Russia is ready to consider providing Ukraine with a discount for gas supplies within their existing contract starting from the second quarter, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told Rossiya 24 TV channel on Tuesday. …read more Source: Channel...
