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Ukraine sends US$15 million for gas, says Russian energy minister
Ukraine has sent US$15 million (9.72 million pounds) to pay for Russian gas, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday, just days after Moscow had threatened to cut off supplies to its neighbour due to non-payment. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine has sent US$15 million for Russian gas, money yet to arrive – minister
Ukraine has sent US$15 million (9.72 million pounds) to pay for Russian gas, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak on Friday quoted natural gas producer Gazprom as saying, but he added that the money had not yet arrived. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine says pulling back arms as US, Russia trade barbs
Ukraine’s military on Thursday (Feb 26) said it had started withdrawing heavy weapons from the frontline, bolstering a stuttering peace plan as the United States and Russia traded barbs over the conflict. …read more Source: Channel...
This time around, Russia-Ukraine gas feud is mostly hot air
The rhetoric is as melodramatic as ever, but this time around Russia’s threat to cut off Ukraine’s natural gas is mostly hot air. …read more Source: Channel...
Analysis – This time around, Russia-Ukraine gas feud is mostly hot air
The rhetoric is as melodramatic as ever, but this time around Russia’s threat to cut off Ukraine’s natural gas is mostly hot air. …read more Source: Channel...
West’s offer to rebuild Ukraine faces reality check
Western powers are preparing what they say may be their most potent weapon against Moscow’s interference in Ukraine – a multi billion dollar aid package to rebuild a near-bankrupt state and realise the European dream cherished by many Ukrainians. …read more Source: Channel...
NATO chief tells Russia to get arms out of Ukraine
NATO chief Stoltenberg’s comments came as Ukraine’s military announced it was starting the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontline of the conflict. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine crisis prompts German debate on restocking military
Germany is considering buying more tanks in the light of the Ukraine crisis and Europe’s deteriorating relations with Russia, after years of drastic cuts left the military operating with just 75 percent of the heavy equipment it needs. …read more Source: Channel...
Insight – West’s offer to rebuild Ukraine faces reality check
Western powers are preparing what they say may be their most potent weapon against Moscow’s interference in Ukraine – a multi billion dollar aid package to rebuild a near-bankrupt state and realise the European dream cherished by many Ukrainians. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine begins artillery withdrawal, recognising truce is holding
Ukraine announced on Thursday that it would begin withdrawing artillery from the front line with separatist rebels in the east, a move that amounts to recognition that a ceasefire meant to take effect on Feb 15 is holding at last. …read more Source: Channel...
