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Ukrainians pray for female military pilot jailed in Russia
Ukrainians rally and pray for the health of pilot Nadezhda Savchenko who is imprisoned in Russia on charges of aiding the killing of two Russian journalists in east Ukraine. Fighting rages in run-up to Ukraine ceasefireUkrainian army pilot Nadezhda Savchenko appears in Moscow courtUkraine threatens to retake territory from defiant rebels...
Ukraine military says rebels using truce to regroup
Ukraine’s military said on Sunday a ceasefire had been fully observed in eastern separatist territories overnight, but warned that pro-Russian rebels were using the truce to regroup for new attacks on government positions.Rebel deminers comb Ukraine battleground townUkraine sends $15 million for gas, says Russian energy ministerUkraine...
Rebel deminers comb Ukraine battleground town
“The Ukrainians left us a lot of little surprises like this,” deminer Sergei Cherpakhin says with a smile. War in Donbass has come to Moscow with Nemtsov murder, analyst saysChinese diplomat tells West to consider Russia’s security concerns over UkraineUkraine sends $15 million for gas, says Russian energy ministerUkraine...
Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow
Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s involvement in the war in Ukraine, was shot dead steps from the Kremlin in central Moscow late on Friday. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
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Islamic State says it destroyed ancient relics in Mosul museumNYPD Commissioner: “This is the concern about the lone wolf“Ukraine truce appears to be holding – no troop deaths reported …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Chinese diplomat tells West to consider Russia’s security concerns over Ukraine
Western powers should take into consideration Russia’s legitimate security concerns over Ukraine, a top Chinese diplomat has said in an unusually frank and open display of support for Moscow’s position in the crisis.Ukraine sends $15 million for gas, says Russian energy ministerUkraine truce appears to be holding – no troop...
Ukraine sends $15 million for gas, says Russian energy minister
Ukraine has sent $15 million to pay for Russian gas, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday, just days after Moscow had threatened to cut off supplies to its neighbor due to non-payment.Why Putin fears ChinaRussia forecasts economic slump as bailed-out bank gets more fundsRussia scraps EU gas link in favor of Turkish...
Ukraine economy ‘on the brink’
Ukraine truce appears to be holding – no troop deaths reportedKiev accuses Russia of sending more tanks to east UkraineFighting rages in run-up to Ukraine ceasefireLeaders hold Ukraine peace talks as fighting surges …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine truce appears to be holding – no troop deaths reported
The long-awaited truce in eastern Ukraine appears to be taking hold, with Ukraine’s army reporting no combat fatalities for the first time in weeks. Withdrawal of heavy arms remains top concern in eastern UkraineCeasefire agreed for eastern Ukraine after Minsk summitEscalating rebel violence kills dozens in eastern UkraineShelling goes on...
Estonia shows off NATO ties at celebrations on Russian border
Estonia marked its independence day Tuesday with a military parade featuring NATO hardware and troops on its eastern border with Russia amid heightened east-west tensions over Ukraine.U.S. to station 150 armored vehicles in EuropeDutch fighters intercept Russian plane over Baltic SeaSwedish ‘Cold War’ thriller exposes Baltic Sea...