Section: Vietnam
Ukraine seeks to join NATO; defiant Putin compares Kiev to Nazis
Ukraine called on Friday for full membership in NATO, its strongest plea yet for Western military help, after accusing Russia of sending in armored columns that have driven back its forces on behalf of rebels.‘Golden sanction’ to halt Putin in Ukraine stays elusiveBreakthrough hopes dented as Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursion...
Putin compares Kiev to Nazi Germany
Breakthrough hopes dented as Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursionRussia announces new convoy on eve of delicate Ukraine talks …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Separatists say will allow ‘trapped’ Ukrainian forces to withdraw
Rebels fighting in Ukraine said on Friday they would comply with a request from the Kremlin and open up a ‘humanitarian corridor’ to allow the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops they have encircled. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Is it war? Ukraine conflict definition softens in West
For governments in the Baltic states of Latvia and Lithuania, Russia has invaded Ukraine and the two countries are now at war. Head further west, and they’re less sure what to call it.‘Golden sanction’ to halt Putin in Ukraine stays elusiveMerkel meets Ukraine’s leaders ahead of peace talks, as Donetsk shelling intensifies...
‘Golden sanction’ to halt Putin in Ukraine stays elusive
As separatists advance in southeastern Ukraine, the U.S. and European Union are still searching for a sanction that can force Vladimir Putin to stop and think again. Conflict in East UkraineCrisis deepens as Ukraine says Russian troops back rebel advanceMerkel meets Ukraine’s leaders ahead of peace talks, as Donetsk shelling...
Conflict in East Ukraine
Breakthrough hopes dented as Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursionRussia announces new convoy on eve of delicate Ukraine talksFirst trucks from aid convoy to Ukraine cross back into Russia …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Crisis deepens as Ukraine says Russian troops back rebel advance
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday that Russian forces had entered his country and the military conflict was worsening after Russian-backed separatists swept into a key town in the east. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine’s OSCE envoy says Russian forces seized city
Ukraine’s envoy to European security body the OSCE said on Thursday that regular Russian forces had seized the southeastern city of Novoazovsk, but his Russian counterpart said no Russian forces were crossing the border. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Breakthrough hopes dented as Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursion
Ukraine accuses Russia of launching a new military incursion across its eastern border, as hopes quickly fade that talks between their two presidents might mark a turning point in a five-month-old crisis. Russia announces new convoy on eve of delicate Ukraine talksFirst trucks from aid convoy to Ukraine cross back into RussiaUkrainian troops...
After disasters, stricken Malaysia Airlines staff brace for job cuts
As bodies from downed Flight MH17 were brought home last week, a group of Malaysia Airlines flight attendants, in black mourning headscarves contrasting with their pink and turquoise uniforms, sobbed and clung to each other in grief.Malaysia mourns as MH17 victim remains arrive for burialMarch of silence one month after MH17 passengers killed in...
