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Russia says Ukraine violating Geneva convention, shelling civilians
MOSCOW – The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday accused Ukrainian armed forces of violating the Geneva Convention by shelling civilian areas in eastern Ukraine and of using weapons systems banned under the terms of the Minsk peace deal. Maria… …read more Source:...
Russia says Ukraine violating Geneva convention, shelling civilians
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday accused Ukrainian armed forces of violating the Geneva Convention by shelling civilian areas in eastern Ukraine and of using weapons systems banned under the terms of the Minsk peace deal. …read more Source: Channel...
Trump steps up war of words against the world, lashing both friend and foe
Washington – US President Donald Trump stepped up his war of words against the world on Thursday, firing on friend and foe alike even as his new top diplomat arrived for work. Even Russia, with which Trump hopes to mend ties, was not spared: US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said sanctions will stay until it ends its...
US condemns Russia’s ‘aggressive actions’ in Ukraine
US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Thursday condemned Russia’s “aggressive actions” in Ukraine and pledged strong US support to Kiev even as the new US administration seeks to improve ties with Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
U.S. Ambassador to U.N. Blames Russia for new violence in eastern Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, blamed Russia on Thursday for the recent surge of violence in eastern Ukraine and warned Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia will not be lifted until Moscow returns Crimea to Kiev. … …read more Source:...
Ukraine, separatists say more civilians killed in eastern flare-up
AVDIYIVKA, Ukraine – Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russian separatists accused each other on Thursday of carrying out fresh artillery attacks on frontline residential areas in eastern Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties on both sides. The… …read more Source:...
McCain says Russia testing U.S. in Ukraine, urges Trump to hit back
WASHINGTON – Russia is testing President Donald Trump with a surge of violence in eastern Ukraine and the U.S. president should give Ukraine the lethal aid it needs to defend against the attacks, Senator John McCain said in a letter to Trump on Thursday. … …read more Source:...
US Ambassador to UN Blames Russia for new violence in eastern Ukraine
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, blamed Russia on Thursday for the surge of violence in the eastern Ukraine since late January. …read more Source: Channel...
McCain calls on Trump to help Ukraine against Russia attack
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain asked President Donald Trump on Thursday to help Ukraine defend itself against an increase in recent attacks from Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
Germany to move ahead on new short-range air defense system
BERLIN – The German military has decided to replace its ageing short-range air defense systems and help fill a gap that has caused concern among NATO allies following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a defense ministry spokesman said on Thursday. … …read more Source:...
