Section: The Straits Times (Singapore)
Ukraine army ‘destroyed’ military vehicles that crossed from Russia
August 15, 2014 11:25 PMKIEV (AFP) – Ukrainian artillery destroyed military vehicles that crossed from Russia into eastern Ukraine late Thursday, the office of President Petro Poroshenko said. …read more Source: The Straits...
Nato saw ‘Russian incursion’ into Ukraine, says Secretary General Rasmussen
August 15, 2014 9:01 PMCOPENHAGEN (REUTERS) – Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Friday a “Russian incursion” into Ukraine had occurred overnight, but stopped short of characterising it as an invasion. …read more Source: The Straits...
Nato saw ‘Russian incursion’ into Ukraine, says Secretary General Rasmussen
August 15, 2014 9:01 PMCOPENHAGEN (REUTERS) – Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Friday a “Russian incursion” into Ukraine had occurred overnight, but stopped short of characterising it as an invasion. …read more Source: The Straits...
Ukraine ready to inspect disputed Russian convoy
August 15, 2014 6:44 PMKAMENSK-SHAKHTINSKY, Russia (AFP) – Ukrainian officials were preparing to inspect a massive Russian “aid” convoy bound for the conflict-torn east on Friday after Russian armoured vehicles crossed the border, fuelling fears Moscow is trying to bolster the unravelling insurgency. …read more Source: The...
Russia, Ukraine, EU leaders to hold talks on gas, trade problems
August 15, 2014 4:53 AMBRUSSELS (REUTERS) – The presidents of Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission have agreed to hold talks on issues over gas supply and an EU-Ukraine trade agreement, in parallel with efforts to stabilise the security situation in Ukraine, the EU said on Thursday. …read more Source: The Straits...
Pro-Russian rebel forces unravel as Ukraine military cuts off key stronghold
August 15, 2014 4:40 AMDONETSK, Ukraine (AFP) – Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine suffered dramatic setbacks on Thursday as top military chiefs quit and Ukraine’s forces pummelled their strongholds, cutting off a key rebel-held city from the Russian border. …read more Source: The Straits...
Putin sounds conciliatory note on visit to annexed Ukraine region Crimea
August 14, 2014 9:32 PMYALTA, Crimea (REUTERS) – President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Russsia would stand up for itself but not at the cost of confrontation with the outside world, a conciliatory note after months of tough rhetoric over the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Straits...
Nato chief fears Vladimir Putin’s ambition ‘goes beyond Ukraine’
August 14, 2014 5:25 AMREYKJAVIK (AFP) – Nato chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen expressed concern on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambition went “beyond Ukraine,” where he is accused of stoking a bloody rebellion by pro-Kremlin separatists. …read more Source: The Straits...
Ukraine death toll doubles in two weeks to 2,086: UN
August 13, 2014 10:44 PMGENEVA (AFP) – The number of people killed in conflict-hit eastern Ukraine has nearly doubled in two weeks to 2,086, including at least 20 children, the UN human rights agency said Wednesday. …read more Source: The Straits...
Russia convoy rolls towards Ukraine despite Kiev warning
August 13, 2014 5:34 PMMOSCOW (AFP) – A convoy of nearly 300 trucks carrying what Russia says is humanitarian aid for victims of fighting in eastern Ukraine moved slowly towards the border on Wednesday despite concerns by Kiev and the West over the shipment, Russian officials said. …read more Source: The Straits...
