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Prayers for peace as Ukraine celebrates Orthodox Christmas
In the East and West of Ukraine prayers for peace as a Donestsk resident says she hopes “that we hear each other” as the country celebrates Orthodox Christmas. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine reinforces front lines as peace talks creep forward
Ukraine deployed new military aircraft, heavy weapons and vehicles to bolster troops fighting separatists in the country’s east as it continues peace talks with rebels and Russia’s government.Hollande: Russia sanctions should end ‘if Ukraine progress’Ukrainian army, rebels trade blame amid warning of hard 2015Kiev, rebels...
Hollande: Russia sanctions should end ‘if Ukraine progress’
French President Francois Hollande said Monday that biting Western sanctions against Russia should be lifted if progress were made in resolving the Ukraine crisis.Ukrainian army, rebels trade blame amid warning of hard 2015Ukrainian army sends supplies to besieged Donetsk airportFrance hits back after Russia warns of Mistral compensationHollande...
Ukrainian army, rebels trade blame amid warning of hard 2015
Separatist rebels fired on Ukrainian forces 23 times on New Year’s eve, wounding three soldiers, the country’s military spokesman said.Ukrainian army sends supplies to besieged Donetsk airportKiev, rebels exchange POWs; trains, buses to Crimea suspended …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
U.S. to station 150 armored vehicles in Europe
The United States plans by the end of next year to station around 150 tanks and armored vehicles in Europe for use by U.S. forces training there, according to a U.S. military commander.Russia says Kiev’s move to join NATO dangerous for EuropeUS Army may station tanks in Eastern Europe: generalU.S. sends ‘Ironhorse’ tanks to...
As oil falls, Russia choked by military, social spending
Russian authorities are facing some unpalatable options as they try to keep the economy afloat – unless they can persuade President Vladimir Putin to curb massive military spending.Russia says ruble crisis over as reserves dive, inflation climbsPutin: ‘Nobody will manage to intimidate, to restrain us’Ruble sinks to 80 a dollar...
Ukrainian army sends supplies to besieged Donetsk airport
Food supplies reach besieged Donetsk airport and a wounded Ukrainian soldier is taken away as uneasy ceasefire in eastern Ukraine holds. Ukraine ceasefire deal talks may be held on Dec. 9 – PoroshenkoRebels claims they’ve seized Donetsk airportTruce bypasses Donetsk airport, symbol of conflict in eastern UkraineCeasefire under strain...
Ukraine’s parliament approves austerity laws needed for draft budget
Ukraine’s parliament backed on Sunday the final reading of laws that will simplify tax legislation and impose additional duties on imports, improving the chances a 2015 budget will be approved soon as required by the country’s Western backers.Kiev, rebels exchange POWs; trains, buses to Crimea suspendedOutraging Russia, Ukraine takes...
Kiev, rebels exchange POWs; trains, buses to Crimea suspended
Ukraine’s government and separatists on Friday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war while Kiev said it would suspend all train and bus service to Crimea, effectively creating a transportation blockade to and from the region.The Year in 60 seconds: 2014Outraging Russia, Ukraine takes big step toward NATOThe art of war made with shells in...
Russia forecasts economic slump as bailed-out bank gets more funds
Slumping oil prices have put Russia’s economy on course for a sharp recession and double-digit inflation next year, government ministers said on Friday, as authorities scaled up a bailout for the first bank to succumb to this month’s ruble crisis.Russia says ruble crisis over as reserves dive, inflation climbsRussia says Kiev’s...
