Section: Singapore
Power cable through the Pyrenees marks step to EU energy union
BRUSSELS – France and Spain’s link to carry power across the Pyrenees mountains launched on Friday is one step towards a grand EU plan for the single energy market the European Commission will work towards relentlessly, the EU’s energy and climate boss said.The joint project by RTE, a unit of French utility EDF , and...
Rebels pledge prisoner exchange as Ukraine ceasefire teeters
Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine promised Friday (Feb 20) to start exchanging prisoners, in a possible boost to a ceasefire still supported by the West despite serious violations. …read more Source: Channel...
After Ukraine mediation, EU looks to embrace Lukashenko
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko’s hosting of Ukraine peace talks may be having a side effect – thawing relations between the European Union and a man the West calls “Europe’s last dictator”. …read more Source: Channel...
Leaders renew backing of tattered Ukraine ceasefire
KIEV – The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia on Thursday pledged renewed support for a tattered ceasefire in eastern Ukraine despite violations – including the storming of a key town by pro-Russian rebels.As the leaders condemned the fighting and urged both sides to observe the truce, there was strident opposition from...
Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia renew backing of tattered Ukraine ceasefire
February 20, 2015 11:36 AMKIEV (AFP) – The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia on Thursday pledged renewed support for a tattered ceasefire in eastern Ukraine despite violations – including the storming of a key town by pro-Russian rebels. …read more Source: The Straits...
After Ukraine mediation, EU looks to embrace Lukashenko
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko’s hosting of Ukraine peace talks may have a side effect at home – helping thaw relations between the European Union and a man the West calls “Europe’s last dictator”. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia starts sending gas to east Ukraine rebel zone
Russia’s Gazprom on Thursday started supplying gas directly to the rebel-controlled area in east Ukraine after pro-Moscow separatist leaders said Kiev had cut supplies. …read more Source: Channel...
Leaders renew support for tattered Ukraine ceasefire
The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia on Thursday (Feb 19) pledged renewed support for a tattered ceasefire in eastern Ukraine despite violations – including the storming of a key town by pro-Russian rebels. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia starts gas supplies to rebel-held east Ukraine
Russia started supplying gas to rebel-held eastern Ukraine on Thursday after Kiev had temporarily suspended deliveries because of damage to the networks from heavy fighting, which is continuing despite a ceasefire. …read more Source: Channel...
IMF confident US$40b package for Ukraine will come together
[WASHINGTON] The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it is confident Ukraine should get an overall US$40 billion financing package to support its economy, without providing details about the breakdown of funds. …read more Source: The Business...
