Section: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Asia markets mostly up on Ukraine deal, Greece hopes
HONG KONG – Asian markets mostly rose Friday after European leaders and Russia agreed a plan to end Ukraine’s 10-month war, while confidence Greece would reach a debt overhaul deal with its creditors boosted the euro against the dollar. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Europe warns Russia over Ukraine deal
KIEV – European powers warned Russia it risked fresh sanctions if a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the 10-month war between Ukraine troops and pro-Moscow rebels was not implemented. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine peace summit agrees ceasefire
Marathon talks in Belarus have secured a ceasefire in Ukraine’s war with pro-Russian separatists, leaders said Thursday after negotiations through the night to halt the spiralling bloodshed. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine summit agrees ceasefire, withdrawal of weapons: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he and the leaders of France, Germany and Ukraine had agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons from Ukraine’s frontlines and a ceasefire to begin from February 15. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Kiev, rebels sign roadmap to implement peace plan: Putin, Poroshenko
Kiev and pro-Russian rebels have signed off on a roadmap to implement a Ukraine peace deal thrashed out during marathon talks in Minsk, President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine, IMF in deal for $17.5 bn bailout: Lagarde
The International Monetary Fund and conflict-torn Ukraine have reached a preliminary deal on a new financial rescue plan worth $17.5 billion that could be a “turning point” for Kiev, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
At least 12 killed in latest Ukraine fighting
KIEV – At least seven Ukrainian soldiers and five civilians have been killed in the latest fighting in the east of the country, including in battleground town Debaltseve, Kiev and rebels said on Tuesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
At least 12 killed in latest Ukraine fighting
KIEV – At least seven Ukrainian soldiers and five civilians have been killed in the latest fighting in the east of the country, including in battleground town Debaltseve, Kiev and rebels said on Tuesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision
US President Barack Obama on Monday agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Obama gives cautious backing for Ukraine-Russia talks
President Barack Obama refused to rule out sending arms to Ukraine Monday, but indicated he was willing to see if German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire succeed before making his choice. …read more Source: Bangkok...
