Section: The West Australian (Australia)
Merkel says ‘still no ceasefire’ in east Ukraine (AFP)
Moscow (AFP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday said there was still no genuine ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, as she paid a visit to Moscow to commemorate millions of Soviet soldiers and civilians who died in WWII. …read more Source: The West...
Merkel urges Russia cooperation after paying respects to WWII dead (AFP)
Moscow (AFP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday paid tribute to Soviet soldiers killed in WWII as she called for cooperation with Russia amid tensions over Ukraine. …read more Source: The West...
Ukraine rebels stage WWII parade as Kiev holds low-key event (AFP)
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Tanks and rocket systems rolled through the rebel bastion of Donetsk in east Ukraine Saturday as pro-Russian insurgents feted 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. …read more Source: The West...
Ukraine rebels release two US aid workers (AFP)
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko said Saturday that insurgents had released two US aid workers detained for alleged spying. …read more Source: The West...
Putin brushes off Western snub at huge WWII victory parade (AFP)
Moscow (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday presided over a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, brushing off a snub by Western leaders over Ukraine. …read more Source: The West...
Ukraine rebel leader says has released two US aid workers (AFP)
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko said Saturday that insurgents had released two US aid workers detained for alleged spying. …read more Source: The West...
Putin brushes off Western snub at huge WWII Victory Day parade (AFP)
Moscow (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday presided over a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, brushing off a snub by Western leaders over Ukraine. …read more Source: The West...
EU says Ukraine, Georgia progress toward visa-free access (AFP)
Brussels (AFP) – The EU said Friday that Ukraine and Georgia, both embroiled in conflict with Russia, have made progress in gaining visa-free access to Europe, a key pay-off to boosting ties with the 28-nation bloc. …read more Source: The West...
Europe marks WWII victory under shadow of new threats (AFP)
Paris (AFP) – Europe held sombre ceremonies to mark 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany on Friday as leaders warned of modern day threats such as the war in Ukraine and Islamic extremism. …read more Source: The West...
Ukraine breaks with Russia as it marks WWII anniversary (AFP)
Kiev (AFP) – A new symbol, date and even name: …read more Source: The West...
