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Ukraine sets conditions for Russian convoy as death toll soars
Ukraine set conditions for letting in Russian aid shipments to rebel-held eastern regions as the UN said the death toll in the separatist conflict nearly doubled to more than 2,000 in two weeks. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia eyes new airline for Crimea flights
A Russian minister said on Wednesday (Aug 13) the government was discussing the creation of a new airline to serve the Crimean peninsula annexed from Ukraine that would use domestic aircraft to avoid European sanctions. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia convoy rolls towards Ukraine despite Kiev warning
A convoy of nearly 300 trucks carrying what Russia says is humanitarian aid for victims of fighting in eastern Ukraine moved slowly towards the border on Wednesday (Aug 13) despite concerns by Kiev and the West over the shipment, Russian officials said. …read more Source: Channel...
Football: Ukraine wants Russia punished for admitting Crimean clubs
Ukrainian Football Federation boss Anatoly Konkov has called upon the world and European football ruling bodies to punish the Russian Football Union for admitting clubs from Crimea, which Russia annexed. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine vows to block Russian ‘aid’ convoy heading for border
A convoy of 262 Russian trucks rolled toward the Ukrainian border on Tuesday (Aug 12) as Kiev vowed to block the aid mission from its territory over fears it was a ploy to bolster pro-Kremlin rebels. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine sets terms for Russian aid as convoy heads to border
Ukraine on Tuesday (Aug 12) set terms for allowing in Russian aid after Moscow sent a 280-truck convoy to the conflict-torn east and fuelled fears the mission could be used to aid rebels. …read more Source: Channel...
Russian convoy heads to Ukraine despite West’s warnings
A Russian convoy of 280 trucks carrying “humanitarian supplies” was headed to conflict-torn east Ukraine on Tuesday (Aug 12), despite warnings from the West that Moscow could be using the mission as a guise to sneak in troops. …read more Source: Channel...
Russian “humanitarian convoy” on its way to Ukraine border
A Russian convoy of 280 trucks headed for eastern Ukraine Tuesday (Aug 12) carrying “humanitarian supplies” for the people of conflict-torn region, Russian news agencies reported. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia says to send aid to Ukraine despite West’s warnings
Russia said on Monday (Aug 11) it would dispatch a humanitarian convoy to conflict-torn east Ukraine despite fierce warnings from the West that Moscow not act alone as a cover for sending in troops. …read more Source: Channel...
Australia, Dutch vow justice for MH17 victims
Australia and The Netherlands on Monday (Aug 11) vowed to bring justice to the families of victims of downed flight MH17, despite the search for body parts being halted because of fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
