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Progress in Ukraine crisis slower than expected, Merkel says
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that there was less progress than expected in the Ukraine crisis and there were no plans for a meeting of the leaders from France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine to discuss further steps. …read more Source: Channel...
Blast, clashes as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebels
A total of 265 lawmakers voted in favour of the reforms at a stormy session of parliament in Kiev, with protests both inside and outside the building. …read more Source: Channel...
Two police wounded by grenade outside Ukraine parliament: Reuters witness
Several police and members of the Ukrainian national guard were injured on Monday when a grenade was thrown from a crowd of nationalist protesters demonstrating outside parliament in Kiev against a draft law to give special status to separatist regions, police said. …read more Source: Channel...
Two US F-22 fighter jets arrive in Poland as part of European training mission
Two advanced U.S. F-22 fighter jets arrived in Poland on Monday for a one-day working visit, the Polish army said, a part of Washington’s efforts to reassure allies made uneasy by Russian actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Hollande, Merkel, Putin back ceasefire plan for eastern Ukraine – France
France, Germany and Russia back plans for a complete ceasefire in eastern Ukraine from Sept. 1, the French presidency said after their respective leaders spoke by telephone on Saturday. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia says Ukrainian hostage freed in Afghanistan
Dmytro Bilyi, a Ukrainian who was being held prisoner by Afghan militants, has been freed with Russian help, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday. …read more Source: Channel...
US’s Biden speaks with Ukrainian President Poroshenko about attacks
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Friday about attacks from Russian-separatist forces in the eastern part of the country, the White House said. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine averts default with major debt write-down deal
“The deal agrees a 20 per cent haircut on Ukraine’s stock of sovereign and sovereign guaranteed debt, having immediate debt relief totalling approximately US$3.6 billion,” the finance ministry said in a statement. …read more Source: Channel...
Final MH17 crash report due in October: Dutch authority
The final report into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine last year will be published on Oct. 13, the Dutch Safety Board said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
Final MH17 crash report due in October – Dutch authority
The final report into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine last year will be published on Oct. 13, the Dutch Safety Board said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
