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IMF deputy ‘impressed’ by Ukraine’s move toward reform
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund’s number two said Saturday he was “impressed” by Kiev’s plans for economic reform, following a visit to the country.The IMF, which this year granted Kiev $17 billion (S$21 billion) in financial aid over two years, as part of a $27 billion global rescue package set up by...
Kerry, Lavrov to meet as tensions soar over Ukraine
The meeting in Rome will take place with tensions soaring after US lawmakers passed a bill which calls for additional sanctions against Russia and the delivery of up to US$350 million (€280 million) worth of US military hardware to Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Kerry to meet Russia’s Lavrov in Rome on Sunday
December 13, 2014 11:10 PMMOSCOW (AFP) – Top US diplomat John Kerry will meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Rome on Sunday, amid anger in Moscow over the prospect of new US sanctions and possible supply of US weapons to Ukraine. …read more Source: The Straits...
Russia threatens response if US sets new sanctions over Ukraine
MOSCOW – Russia responded angrily on Saturday to news that US senators had passed a bill calling for fresh sanctions against Moscow and the supply of lethal military aid to Ukraine.”Undoubtedly, we will not be able to leave this without a response,” deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov told Interfax news agency ahead of a...
Ukraine separatist conflict toll tops 4,600: UN
December 13, 2014 8:39 PMGENEVA (AFP) – Fighting between government troops and pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine has left more than 300 people dead in less than a month, taking the overall toll to 4,634, the UN said on Saturday in its latest report on the conflict. …read more Source: The Straits...
Russia threatens response if US sets new sanctions over Ukraine
Russia responded angrily on Saturday (Dec 13) to news that US senators had passed a bill calling for fresh sanctions against Moscow and the supply of lethal military aid to Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine says 11 attacks and drone spotted despite truce
The Ukrainian army on Saturday (Dec 13) said a ceasefire with Russia-backed separatists was tentatively holding, but has been violated 11 times in the past 24 hours. …read more Source: Channel...
Kerry to meet Russia’s Lavrov in Rome on Monday
John Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Rome on Monday to discuss the Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations, as well as the crises in Ukraine and in Syria. …read more Source: Channel...
Congress readies new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON – US lawmakers were expected on Friday to approve new sanctions on Russian weapons companies and investors in the country’s high-tech oil projects, putting more US pressure on President Vladimir Putin for interference in eastern Ukraine.Late on Thursday, the Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed the Ukraine...
Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged
The bill threatens fresh sanctions against Russia and opens the way for the provision of up to US$350 million worth of military hardware to Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
