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NATO chief tells Russia to get arms out of Ukraine
NATO chief Stoltenberg’s comments came as Ukraine’s military announced it was starting the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontline of the conflict. …read more Source: Channel...
EU calls on Russia to free Ukraine pilot ‘urgently’
February 26, 2015 10:08 PMBRUSSELS (AFP) – The European Union called on Russia Thursday to “urgently” release Ukraine military pilot Nadia Savenchko on humanitarian grounds after 75 days on hunger strike to protest her detention. …read more Source: The Straits...
Ukraine crisis prompts German debate on restocking military
Germany is considering buying more tanks in the light of the Ukraine crisis and Europe’s deteriorating relations with Russia, after years of drastic cuts left the military operating with just 75 percent of the heavy equipment it needs. …read more Source: Channel...
Insight – West’s offer to rebuild Ukraine faces reality check
Western powers are preparing what they say may be their most potent weapon against Moscow’s interference in Ukraine – a multi billion dollar aid package to rebuild a near-bankrupt state and realise the European dream cherished by many Ukrainians. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine begins artillery withdrawal, recognising truce is holding
Ukraine announced on Thursday that it would begin withdrawing artillery from the front line with separatist rebels in the east, a move that amounts to recognition that a ceasefire meant to take effect on Feb 15 is holding at last. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine begins artillery withdrawal, recognizing truce is holding
KIEV – Ukraine announced on Thursday that it would begin withdrawing artillery from the front line with separatist rebels in the east, a move that amounts to recognition that a ceasefire meant to take effect on Feb. 15 is holding at last. The pro-Russian… …read more Source:...
Ukrainian army to start withdrawing heavy weapons in east Ukraine
The Ukrainian army will start withdrawing heavy weapons in east Ukraine on Thursday, a military spokesman said. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine poised to pull back arms while US, Russia trade barbs
Ukraine’s army awaited orders to pull back weapons from the frontline on Thursday (Feb 25) as a shaky truce settled, while the United States and Russia traded blame for delays in the peace plan. …read more Source: Channel...
EU invites Russia, Ukraine for gas talks on Monday
The European Commission has invited the Russian and Ukrainian energy ministers for talks in Brussels on Monday to discuss gas supply problems, it said on Thursday. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia’s Gazprom says can exempt rebel-held areas from Ukraine gas contract
Kremlin-controlled Gazprom said on Thursday it would exempt gas supplies to rebel-held regions from its main contract with Ukrainian Naftogaz, days before Kiev uses up gas volumes it has already paid for. …read more Source: Channel...
