Section: New Zealand
Witness in Russian politician’s slaying gets death threats
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Authorities in Ukraine say the sole witness in the killing in Moscow of prominent Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov has received death threats since returning to her family home in Ukraine.The General… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Putin’s suppression to blame for Nemtsov’s death – NATO official
Vladimir Putin is seeking to turn Ukraine into a failed state while silencing dissent at home, a top NATO official said, suggesting the Russian President was ultimately responsible for the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. read more …read more Source: Otago Daily...
EU urges Russia to forget old gas contract with Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) ” The European Union is concerned that Russia might want to enforce its old gas contract with Ukraine once their current arrangement runs out, saying it could contravene Moscow’s peace obligations.EU energy chief Maros… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine blockade of rebel territory fosters resentment
KURAKHOVE, Ukraine (AP) ” Tears welled up Vera Pavliy’s eyes as she stood outside the bank, looking as if she had just gotten lost. The 76-year-old was stuck behind the battle lines in the east Ukraine town of Kurakhove with no money… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Bipartisan House group pressure Obama on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) ” House Speaker John Boehner and a group of top Democrats and Republicans are stepping up the pressure on the president to provide lethal, defensive weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists.In… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine mine blast: Rescuers find bodies
Rescuers have found 32 bodies of miners in the Zasyadko mine in eastern Ukraine a day after a blast ripped through the shaft, a rebel official says. …read more Source:...
EU extends asset freeze on ex-Ukraine leader for a year
BRUSSELS (AP) ” The European Union has extended for a year an asset freeze on former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and others in his administration linked to the misuse of state funds.The EU said in a statement Thursday… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Poland: Stronger Ukraine army can decrease conflict
WARSAW, Poland (AP) ” Poland’s top security official says that strengthening Ukraine’s army could prevent the conflict from escalating and serve Europe’s interests.Stanislaw Koziej, the head of Poland’s National Security Office,… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Poland’s lawmakers to go through military training
WARSAW, Poland (AP) ” Poland’s Parliament speaker says that the lawmakers will be given a chance to go through military training because “turbulent times” require it.Poles are worried about the conflict in eastern Ukraine that involves… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Italian PM in Moscow to discuss Russia-EU ties
MOSCOW (AP) ” Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is visiting Moscow for talks focusing on Russia-EU ties, which have been badly strained by the Ukrainian crisis.Renzi told Russian President Vladimir Putin at the start of their… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
