Section: New Zealand
Ukraine talks end without resolution
Western leaders have been to Moscow to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into helping end the violence that has killed thousands of Ukrainians. …read more Source:...
Russia upbeat on Ukraine talks
The leaders of Russia, France and Germany have held “constructive” talks on efforts to end the conflict in east Ukraine, a Kremlin spokesman says. …read more Source: Radio New...
Putin’s spokesman says talks with Merkel and Hollande on Ukraine over, no results announced
MOSCOW (AP) ” Putin’s spokesman says talks with Merkel and Hollande on Ukraine over, no results announced. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
German, French leaders in Kremlin for tense Ukraine talks
The leaders of France and Germany flew to Moscow on Friday in a last-ditch effort to negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine, but expectations of a breakthrough were low after gains on the battlefield by pro-Russian rebels. read more …read more Source: Otago Daily...
Expectations low for Merkel, Hollande’s Ukraine talks with Putin
The leaders of France and Germany flew to Moscow on Friday (Saturday NZT) in a last-ditch effort to negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine, but expectations of a breakthrough were low after gains on the battlefield by pro-Russian rebels. …read more Source:...
AP Interview: NATO head says Ukraine ceasefire top priority
MUNICH (AP) ” NATO’s chief says his top priority will be supporting French and German efforts to bring about a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, but if a truce is negotiated it must be monitored so the Russian-backed separatists don’t… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Germany, France vow to end bloodshed in Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she and French President Francois Hollande will “use all our power” to try and stop the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Television New...
Biden casts doubt on Putin’s peace commitment in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) ” U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is questioning the willingness of Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek peace in Ukraine as the leaders of Germany and France are seeking such a deal in Moscow.Biden said Friday at… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Merkel: Germany, France to use ‘all power" for Ukraine peace
BERLIN (AP) ” German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she and French President Francois Hollande will “use all our power” on their visit to Moscow to try and stop the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine.Speaking Friday before flying to Russia… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU targets 19, including 5 Russians, with new sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) ” The European Union is targeting 19 individuals linked to the fighting in eastern Ukraine, including five Russians, in a new list of sanctions set for approval on Monday.Diplomats said Friday that a meeting of EU… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
