Section: New Zealand
As Ukraine erects defenses, critics fear expensive failure
HOPTIVKA, Ukraine (AP) ” The flimsy, razor wire-topped fences popping up along bare expanses of Ukraine’s eastern frontier are the first line of defense against a much-feared Russian invasion. Trenches fortified by timber have been… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
NATO to briefly move command HQ to Romania from Naples
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ” A top NATO commander says the alliance will briefly move its allied joint force command from Italy to Romania as NATO continues to react to Russia’s moves in Ukraine.Admiral Mark Ferguson, Commander of… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine soldiers killed in unrest in the east
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Ukraine’s army says two soldiers have died in renewed bouts of fighting in the east, where skirmishes between government and separatist forces are increasing and intensifying despite a February peace deal.Oleksandr… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Mourners mark anniversary of Odessa fire that killed dozens
MOSCOW (AP) ” Demonstrators are laying flowers and lighting candles in front of a building in the Ukrainian city of Odessa where more than 40 people died as it caught fire in a clash between supporters and opponents of Ukraine’s government.In… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Austria turns down US extradition request for Ukrainian
VIENNA (AP) ” An Austrian judge has turned down a U.S. extradition request for a Ukrainian oligarch suspected of paying millions of dollars in bribes to Indian officials.Judge Christoph Bauer said Thursday the evidence presented… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Putin open to peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
The Ukrainian presidency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to the deployment of a peacekeeping mission. …read more Source:...
US commander: Russian offensive possible in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The top U.S. commander for NATO says Russian forces have used a recent lull in fighting in Ukraine to reposition for what American military officers believe will be another offensive.Gen. Philip Breedlove tells… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
US House committee approves defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The U.S. House Armed Services Committee passed a nearly $612 billion defense policy bill early Thursday that challenges President Barack Obama’s policies on Guantanamo Bay, Ukraine and Iraq.The vote was 60 to 2…. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Stalin billboards go up in Crimea ahead of Victory Day
SEVASTOPOL, Crimea (AP) ” Billboards with the image of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin have appeared all over Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea in the run-up to Victory Day celebrations on May 9.The billboards reading “Eternal glory… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
US now sees Russia directing Ukraine’s rebels
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The United States now sees the Ukrainian rebels as a Russian force.American officials briefed on intelligence from the region say Russia has significantly deepened its command and control of the militants in eastern… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
