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Ukraine clashes kill 12 civilians, Putin talks nixed
Escalating clashes between pro-Kremlin separatists and Ukrainian forces on Sunday killed 12 civilians and forced the new Western-backed leader to cancel a pivotal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the World Cup in Brazil. …read more Source: Channel...
“Irreversible consequences” for Kiev from cross-border casualty: Russia
Moscow on Sunday warned Kiev of “irreversible consequences” after a man was killed by a shell in a Russian border town in what it branded as Ukrainian aggression. …read more Source: Channel...
Britain bars Russian delegation from Farnborough airshow
Britain on Saturday said it had barred a Russian delegation from attending the Farnborough airshow because of the Ukraine crisis, sparking an angry reaction from Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine vows to strike back after rebels kill 23 troops
Ukraine has vowed to make pro-Russian rebels pay after losing 23 servicemen in clashes across the separatist east, while Russia proposed a UN resolution demanding a ceasefire to Europe’s deadliest conflict in decades. …read more Source: Channel...
Rebels kill 23 Ukraine troops, shredding truce hopes
Ukraine’s military on Friday reported losing 23 servicemen in clashes across the separatist east that threatened to shatter slim Western hopes of a truce in Europe’s deadliest conflict in decades. …read more Source: Channel...
Vatican calls for global ceasefire during World Cup final
The Vatican on Friday called for a truce in wars around the globe during Sunday’s World Cup final, taking to social media with the hashtag #pauseforpeace as a conflict in the Gaza Strip escalates and killings continue in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine forces clash with rebels around major airport
Intense battles raged on Friday around the airport in the main stronghold of pro-Kremlin insurgents as Ukraine’s new leader laid out tough terms for a ceasefire demanded by his European allies and Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
