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An elusive truce in Ukraine
Jan22

An elusive truce in Ukraine

A war of words between Ukraine and Russia, as Moscow says there is no proof it sent troops, arms to east Ukraine. Ukraine, Russia to talk as airport battle intensifiesOutraging Russia, Ukraine takes big step toward NATOUkraine leader pleads with Russia to withdraw as truce holdsCrisis deepens as Ukraine says Russian troops back rebel advance...

Ukraine, Russia to talk as airport battle intensifies
Jan21

Ukraine, Russia to talk as airport battle intensifies

No Ukraine summit without progress on peace plan, Merkel tells PutinUkraine, Russia try again to forge gas deal at Brussels talksUkraine, Russia agree peace moves but fighting rages onBreakthrough hopes dented as Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursion’Some progress’ in difficult Ukraine, Russia talks: Germany …read more Source:...

Casualties mount as fighting for Donetsk airport intensifies
Jan21

Casualties mount as fighting for Donetsk airport intensifies

Ukrainian troops retake most of Donetsk airport from rebelsHeavy shelling near Donetsk airport kills oneUkrainian army, rebels trade blame amid warning of hard 2015Ukraine says up to 200 rebels killed in Donetsk fightingTwelve rebels killed at Donetsk airport: military …read more Source: Thanh Nien...

Ukrainian troops retake most of Donetsk airport from rebels
Jan19

Ukrainian troops retake most of Donetsk airport from rebels

Ukrainian troops have recaptured almost all the territory of Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine they had lost to separatists in recent weeks and thousands gathered in Kiev for a state-sponsored peace march.Shelling goes on in eastern Ukraine despite pleas for peace in KievUkraine reinforces front lines as peace talks creep forwardUkrainian army,...

Shelling goes on in eastern Ukraine despite pleas for peace in Kiev
Jan19

Shelling goes on in eastern Ukraine despite pleas for peace in Kiev

Shelling echoes across eastern Ukraine while thousands rally for peace in Kiev. Prayers for peace as Ukraine celebrates Orthodox ChristmasKiev, rebels exchange POWs; trains, buses to Crimea suspendedKiev up in arms over latest Russia convoyEscalation of violence ahead in Ukraine?Kiev, rebels agree to extra measures to ensure Ukraine cease-fire...

Ukraine airport battle rages as clash lurches toward war
Jan17

Ukraine airport battle rages as clash lurches toward war

Ukraine lurched back toward full-scale conflict as government troops repelled an assault by pro-Russian insurgents for control of an eastern airport.Heavy shelling near Donetsk airport kills oneNo Ukraine summit without progress on peace plan, Merkel tells PutinPrayers for peace as Ukraine celebrates Orthodox ChristmasUkrainian army sends...

Ukraine steps up mobilization, warns of renewed Russian ‘aggression’
Jan15

Ukraine steps up mobilization, warns of renewed Russian ‘aggression’

Ukraine’s parliament voted on Thursday to refresh its front-line forces and resume partial conscription after a top security official warned that Russian forces backing separatist rebels had sharply increased military activity in the east.Heavy shelling near Donetsk airport kills oneNo Ukraine summit without progress on peace plan, Merkel...

Heavy shelling near Donetsk airport kills one
Jan15

Heavy shelling near Donetsk airport kills one

Ukraine says up to 200 rebels killed in Donetsk fightingFour killed, 9 injured in Ukraine shelling, as rebels celebrate ‘Flag Day’Truce bypasses Donetsk airport, symbol of conflict in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: Thanh Nien...

No Ukraine summit without progress on peace plan, Merkel tells Putin
Jan11

No Ukraine summit without progress on peace plan, Merkel tells Putin

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone on Saturday that a four-way summit to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine would not take place until there was real progress on the Minsk peace plan.Prayers for peace as Ukraine celebrates Orthodox ChristmasUkraine reinforces front lines as peace talks creep...

Russia likely to demand early repayment of Ukraine’s $3 billion debt: RIA Novosti
Jan10

Russia likely to demand early repayment of Ukraine’s $3 billion debt: RIA Novosti

It is “highly likely” that Russia will demand early repayment of $3 billion in debt owed by Ukraine, Russia’s RIA Novosti agency reported on Saturday, citing an anonymous government source.Prayers for peace as Ukraine celebrates Orthodox ChristmasUkraine reinforces front lines as peace talks creep forwardHollande: Russia...