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US, Britain rally NATO allies on Ukraine, Islamic State threats
The United States and Britain set the tone on Thursday (Sep 4) for a NATO summit, calling on the alliance to stand up to Russia over Ukraine and to be ready to confront Islamic State extremists. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia warns Ukraine against joining NATO
Ukraine’s renewed drive to join NATO risks derailing progress made towards reaching a ceasefire and peace deal to end the conflict in the east of the country, Russia’s foreign minister said on Thursday (Sep 4). …read more Source: Channel...
First MH17 crash report out on Tuesday: investigators
Dutch air crash investigators have announced that they will release a preliminary report next Tuesday (Sep 9) into what brought down flight MH17 over east Ukraine, killing 298 passengers. …read more Source: Channel...
NATO leaders to build united front against Russia on Ukraine
NATO leaders will aim on Thursday (Sep 4) to show unity against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, after France suspended delivery of a warship to Moscow despite a surprise peace plan put forward by the Kremlin. …read more Source: Channel...
Putin unveils Ukraine peace plan ahead of NATO summit
NATO leaders aim on Thursday (Sep 4) to show unity against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin unveiled a broad peace plan. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine PM rejects Putin ceasefire plan as bid to deceive West
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on Wednesday (Sep 3) rejected a ceasefire plan unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin as an attempt to deceive the West about Moscow’s real intentions. …read more Source: Channel...
France suspends delivery of warship to Russia over Ukraine
France said on Wednesday (Sep 3) “conditions” were not in place to deliver the first of two Mistral-class warships to Russia, a move planned later this year that has sparked controversy given the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Putin urges Ukraine rebels, Kiev to halt fire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Sep 3) called on both Ukrainian rebels and government forces to cease fire and agree to the broad terms of a truce ending their four-month war. …read more Source: Channel...
Putin unveils peace plan for Ukraine, hopes for deal Friday
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Sep 3) unveiled a seven-point plan for peace in Ukraine which he said could be approved by rival sides in the conflict during talks scheduled for Friday. …read more Source: Channel...
Radicalisation, Ukraine likely to top NATO summit agenda
Radicalisation at home, the Ukraine crisis and NATO military spending are likely to be discussed at the upcoming two-day summit of NATO leaders in Wales. …read more Source: Channel...
