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Ukraine starts light weapons withdrawal in east: Military
KIEV – Ukraine has started withdrawing tanks and light artillery from the frontline in the eastern region of Luhansk in accordance with a recent agreement with pro-Russian separatists, the Ukrainian military said on Monday. …read more Source:...
Putin promised to ask Ukraine rebels to cancel vote – Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Sunday Russia’s Vladimir Putin had promised to ask pro-Russian separatists to cancel elections planned in rebel-held territory in defiance of Kiev. …read more Source: Channel...
Putin promised to use influence in Donbass for progress on Minsk deal: Kremlin
MOSCOW – Russia’s President Vladimir Putin had promised to use his influence in Ukraine’s eastern Donbass region to ensure progress in the Ukraine conflict’s Minsk peace process, The Kremlin’s spokesman said on Saturday according to Interfax. Dmitry Peskov,… …read more Source:...
Putin promised to use influence in Donbass for progress on Minsk deal – Kremlin
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin had promised to use his influence in Ukraine’s eastern Donbass region to ensure progress in the Ukraine conflict’s Minsk peace process, The Kremlin’s spokesman said on Saturday according to Interfax. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine warring sides announce start of small arms withdrawal
Both government forces and rebels from the self-proclaimed Lugansk People’s Republic said that the withdrawal of tanks and smaller weapons would begin imminently, while rebels from the neighbouring Donetsk People’s Republic said they would follow suit after Oct 18 if the ceasefire holds. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine local polls postponed to ensure ‘undisputed’ vote
The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany agreed to delay contentious local elections in Ukraine to ensure that they meet international standards. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko cautiously optimistic on peace talks – Interfax Ukraine
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Friday he felt “cautious optimism” following talks in Paris with the Russian, French and German leaders on the east Ukraine peace process, Interfax Ukraine reported. …read more Source: Channel...
Merkel says there is no link between Syria and Ukraine crises
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that western countries would not make concessions to Russia in the Ukraine crisis in order to win its support for a political solution in Syria, saying the two crises had nothing to do with each other. …read more Source: Channel...
France’s Hollande says Minsk process will likely not conclude by year-end
It will take time to organise elections in Ukraine that respect international standards, and as a result the so-called Minsk peace process will most likely not be concluded by year-end, French President Francois Hollande said on Friday. …read more Source: Channel...
Belgium slashes aid to Burundi government, EU sanctions hit
Former colonial power Belgium said on Friday it would halt some aid to the government of Burundi in protest at President Pierre Nkurunziza’s disputed third term as leader of the central African country. …read more Source: Channel...
