Section: Thanh Nien News (Vietnam)
Two civilians killed in shelling in east Ukraine rebel city
A 12-year-old boy and a 55-year-old woman were killed by shelling in the eastern Ukrainian separatist stronghold of Donetsk on Thursday, the city administration reported, despite a Sept. 5 ceasefire deal.Ukraine puts on parliamentary show of unity in message to RussiaLack of coal may bring Ukraine to its knees this winterUkraine separatists step...
Ukraine puts on parliamentary show of unity in message to Russia
Ukraine’s parliament approved Arseny Yatseniuk for a new term as prime minister on Thursday in a ceremony that countered reports of high-level disunity in a message to Russia over its backing of separatists in the country’s east.Germany prepared for long-term dispute with RussiaWest struggles with Russia’s ‘ambiguous...
West struggles with Russia’s ‘ambiguous warfare’ tactics
When Russians crossed the border to fight with rebels in eastern Ukraine earlier this year, Moscow said the soldiers had not been deployed but had gone on their own vacation time.Moscow and Kiev trade accusations; U.S. warns Russia against escalationNATO commander says Russian air incursions are bigger and more provocativeBack to Cold War as...
Germany prepared for long-term dispute with Russia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel signaled she’s ready for a long confrontation with President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine as her foreign minister said the two countries’ relations must be “remapped.”Merkel hits diplomatic dead-end with PutinUS troops to stay in Poland, Baltics through 2015: generalWashington plays Russian rouletteG20...
Lack of coal may bring Ukraine to its knees this winter
A shortage of coal, rather than gas, is likely to plunge Ukraine into freezing darkness this winter as conflict in its east seals off supplies that used to make it self sufficient.Ukraine separatists step up attacks in EastPutin says Russia is not isolated over Ukraine crisis: TASSRussia denies Ukraine blame after Germans push for talksUkraine...
Merkel hits diplomatic dead-end with Putin
After nine months of non-stop German diplomacy to defuse the crisis in Ukraine, Chancellor Angela Merkel decided in mid-November that a change of tack was needed. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Putin says, “no one will build a wall around us“
G20 commits to higher growth, fight climate change; Russia isolated over UkraineObama toughens line on Putin over Ukraine at G20 summitPutin says ‘foolish’ sanctions will not hold back RussiaU.S., EU hit Russia with more sanctions despite Ukraine ceasefireRussia may ban used car, other goods imports in response to sanctions –...
Ukraine separatists step up attacks in East
Germany’s foreign minister expressed concerns that Russia is seeking to split up Ukraine by supporting separatists in the east as President Vladimir Putin defended his stance in the conflict.Putin says Russia is not isolated over Ukraine crisis: TASSRussia denies Ukraine blame after Germans push for talksEscalation of violence ahead in...
Putin says Russia is not isolated over Ukraine crisis: TASS
President Vladimir Putin denied Moscow would be isolated internationally over the Ukraine crisis and said Russia’s economy would not be the only one to suffer from Western sanctions and falls in oil prices and the rouble.U.S. increasing non-lethal military aid to UkraineRussia denies Ukraine blame after Germans push for talksPutin says...
U.S. increasing non-lethal military aid to Ukraine
The United States plans to increase non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine, including deliveries of the first Humvee vehicles, having decided for now not to provide weapons, U.S. officials said.Russia denies Ukraine blame after Germans push for talksAmateur video purports to show aftermath of MH17 crash in UkraineFirst truckload of wreckage...
