Section: New Zealand
Ukraine sends tanks to Donetsk
Ukraine has rushed tanks to the front lines in a counter-offensive against pro-Russian rebels fighting for control of Donetsk Airport. …read more Source:...
Ukraine leader vows to retake separatist-held east
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Ukraine’s president has vowed to reassert control over a conflict-shattered eastern region in which fighting hit a new peak of intensity over the weekend.Petro Poroshenko told a crowd of several thousand gathered… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Video: Drone footage shows destruction at Donetsk Airport
Drone footage has appeared on social media showing the remains of Donetsk Airport after months of fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Lithuania: Stay calm in case of foreign invasion
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) ” Lithuania’s defense ministry is advising its citizens how to react in case of war, reflecting jitters over neighboring Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and a recent increase of reported airspace violations… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Fierce fighting resumes in eastern Ukraine after failure of diplomacy
Ukrainian military brass and pro-Russia separatists have abandoned all pretence of adhering to a cease-fire, sending massive reinforcements Friday to their eastern Ukraine battlegrounds and engaging in a fierce battle for control of the devastated airport in Donetsk. …read more Source:...
Kazakshstan’s war games simulate response to "separatists"
MOSCOW (AP) ” Kazakhstan is conducting military drills simulating a response to a would-be separatist threat amid jitters over the Ukrainian crisis.The Defense Ministry said Friday the three-day exercise was prompted by “geopolitical… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Russian FM hopes Ukraine peace talks to focus on cease-fire
MOSCOW (AP) ” Russia’s foreign minister says planned Ukraine peace talks are focusing on ensuring a stable cease-fire.Sergey Lavrov said Friday that a truce in eastern Ukraine should be monitored by the Organization for Security… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Obama, Merkel discuss increased violence in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The White House says President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed their concern about increased violence in eastern Ukraine.Obama and Merkel spoke Thursday. Their discussion came shortly… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Pro-Russian separatists claim Donetsk airport
Russian-backed separatists announced on Thursday (Friday NZT) they had captured the shattered remains of the Donetsk airport terminal in eastern Ukraine and plan to claw back more territory, further dashing hopes for a lasting peace agreement. …read more Source:...
EU looks to improve ties with Russia on rights, rule of law
BRUSSELS (AP) ” The European Union is studying ways to resume dialogue with Russia on human rights and the rule of law as it seeks to improve relations with Moscow to help end the conflict in Ukraine.Foreign policy chief Federica… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
