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Powers push for ceasefire, weapons withdrawal in Eastern Ukraine from Monday
Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed on Saturday to use their influence to implement a ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons from Monday in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Moscow recognises passports for separatists in Ukraine
Russia announced on Saturday (Jan 18) a decree recognising passports issued by rebel authorities in separatist regions of Ukraine, triggering a protest from Kiev which called it a “provocation”. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia’s Lavrov says Feb. 20 ceasefire in Ukraine has been agreed
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday after meeting with his Ukrainian, German and French counterparts in Munich that a Feb. 20 ceasefire between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists has been agreed. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine foreign minister not happy with ceasefire talks
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said on Saturday that he was “not at all” happy with the result of talks with Germany, France and Russia in Munich aimed at putting an end to fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists. …read more Source: Channel...
Heavy weapons must be removed from Ukraine’s eastern front – OSCE chief
The head of the OSCE said on Friday it was imperative that Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists withdraw heavy weapons from the eastern front line, as the Ukrainian military warned of a fresh escalation of the conflict. …read more Source: Channel...
Dutch say Ukraine will renew search at MH17 crash site
Ukraine is expected to renew this spring its search for human remains at the crash site of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, Dutch Security and Justice Minister Stef Blok said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
Tillerson says US expects Russia to meet Ukraine commitments
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday that the United States was ready to work with Russia if it found common areas for cooperation, but said Moscow had to adhere to commitments made over Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Germany urges Russia to influence separatists in eastern Ukraine – sources
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has told Russia to exert its influence on separatists in eastern Ukraine to withdraw their weapons from the frontline, German diplomatic sources said after the minister met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia tells White House it will not return Crimea to Ukraine
Russia said on Wednesday it would not hand back Crimea to Ukraine or discuss the matter with foreign partners after the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump expected the annexed Black Sea peninsula to be returned. …read more Source: Channel...
ADVISORY – Dutch approval of Ukraine-EU treaty delayed until after elections – ANP
WITHDRAWS story; Dutch parliament is expected to vote on treaty next week. Approval or rejection by the Senate will not be affected by national parliamentary elections March 15. …read more Source: Channel...
