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Germany sees ‘sliver of hope’ in Ukraine ceasefire, but urges further steps
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Wednesday that moves toward a ceasefire between Ukrainian troops and separatists gave a “sliver of hope” and that the next steps in the Minsk peace process could be agreed next week. …read more Source: Channel...
Six fighters killed in Ukraine ahead of new EU push for peace
Ukraine said Tuesday that pro-Russian insurgents had killed three of its soldiers in violation of a truce the foreign ministers of Germany and France will try to revive in Kiev this week. …read more Source: Channel...
Amid more casualties, Germany sees hope for ceasefire in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Tuesday he saw hope for a lasting ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, while Kiev announced the deaths of three soldiers killed fighting separatist rebels in the past 24 hours. …read more Source: Channel...
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in east despite truce
Three Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 15 wounded in the past 24 hours in fighting with pro-Russian separatists, the Ukrainian military said on Tuesday – the first major casualties since a ceasefire came into force on Sept. 1. …read more Source: Channel...
France’s Hollande says only Minsk deals can ensure Ukraine peace
The Minsk agreement is the only way to ensure stability and peace in Ukraine, French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday on a state visit to Romania. …read more Source: Channel...
France’s Hollande says only Minsk deals can ensure Ukraine peace
The Minsk agreement is the only way to ensure stability and peace in Ukraine, French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday on a state visit to Romania. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine says prepared to hold ‘good faith’ talks with Russia on US$3 billion debt
Ukraine said on Monday it was ready to hold talks in good faith with Russia regarding a dispute over a US$3 billion (2.25 billion pounds) bond that has become yet another sore point between the former allies since Ukraine sought closer ties with the European Union. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine to bar some Russian singers after Kiev chosen to host Eurovision
The Ukrainian government said on Friday it would deny entry to certain Russian singers if they were chosen to perform at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, after picking the capital Kiev to host the event. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine plans to deliver world’s largest jet to China
KIEV – Ukraine said on Wednesday (Sept 7) it may deliver the world’s largest jet – originally developed for the Soviet Union’s abandoned space shuttle programme – to China within the next five years. The first AN-225 Mriya (Dream) six-engine heavy lifter was… …read more Source:...
Ukraine moves to ban ‘illegal’ Russian books
The bill submitted to parliament follows similar legislation that prevents channels from airing Russian shows and films deemed to cast a negative light on the former Soviet republic’s history and February 2014 pro-EU revolt. …read more Source: Channel...
