Section: South Korea
New EU sanctions hit Russia
BRUSSELS (AFP) ― The European Union hit Russia with tougher sanctions on Friday, targeting oil and defense companies and …read more Source: The Korea...
U.S. Joins EU in New Russia Sanctions
The United States is joining the European Union in expanding sanctions against Russia over its role in the conflict in Ukraine. The announcement of “coordinated sanctions,” which characterizes Moscow’s actions in Ukraine as “illegal” came in a White House statement issued Thursday. … …read more Source:...
Ukraine says Russia withdraws forces
KIEV (AFP) ― Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Wednesday that Russia had withdrawn the bulk of its forces from h …read more Source: The Korea...
MH17 hit by ‘high-energy objects’
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) ― A Malaysian passenger jet which blew up over rebel-held east Ukraine with the loss of all …read more Source: The Korea...
European Stocks Decline Amid Uncertainty Over Ukraine, Scotland
European stocks dropped for a fourth day, their longest streak of losses in five weeks, as the region’s governments weig …read more Source: The Korea...
EU Tightens Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union is expanding sanctions against Russia as reports of new fighting in Ukraine threaten a fragile cease-fire agreement. The new measures are expected to go into effect in the coming days if the cease-fire fails to hold. EU officials say the latest sanctions are reversible, … …read more Source: The Chosun...
Heavy fighting threatens Ukraine ceasefire
MARIUPOL, Ukraine, Sept 07, 2014 (AFP) – Gunfire and heavy shelling rocked a key frontline city in eastern Ukraine overn …read more Source: The Korea...
Russia warns will react if new EU sanctions imposed
MOSCOW (AFP) – Russia warned Saturday that it would react if the European Union imposed tougher economic sanctions again …read more Source: The Korea...
NATO to set up new force in east: chief
NATO leaders agreed Friday to set up a rapid reaction force as part of efforts to reassure allies rattled by the Ukraine …read more Source: The Korea...
Putin unveils Ukraine peace plan ahead of NATO summit
NATO leaders aim Thursday to show unity against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin unvei …read more Source: The Korea...