Section: New Zealand
Russia could break diplomatic ties with Ukraine, PM says
MOSCOW (AP) ” Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says Russia could break diplomatic ties with Ukraine over reported security incidents in Crimea, something it did not do even after annexing Crimea or throwing its support behind separatist… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukrainian zoo prides itself on new white lion cubs
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” A private zoo in Ukraine has a new attraction: five white lion cubs.Volodymyr Shevchuk, director of the “XII Months” zoo near the Ukrainian capital, said the cubs have been separated from their parents, Ivanna… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
At least 6 die in bus crash in Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) ” Russia’s top investigative agency says that at least six people have died when a bus fell off a mountain road in Crimea.The Investigative Committee’s branch in Crimea said that the bus traveling from Sudak to Kerch… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
The Latest: NATO concerned by Russia, Ukraine tensions
MOSCOW (AP) ” The Latest on the Crimean border dispute between Ukraine and Russia (all times local):5:10 p.m.A NATO official says the U.S.-led alliance is deeply concerned by rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine and is monitoring… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
As tensions with Russia spike, Ukraine puts troops along Crimean border on alert
Ukraine’s president ordered the army to be on combat alert Thursday on the country’s de-facto border with Crimea and on the front line in eastern Ukraine following Moscow’s accusations that Ukraine sent in “saboteurs” to carry out attacks in Crimea. …read more Source:...
NATO official: Alliance is concerned by rising tensions between Russia, Ukraine and is watching situation closely
BRUSSELS (AP) ” NATO official: Alliance is concerned by rising tensions between Russia, Ukraine and is watching situation closely. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukrainian president puts forces on de-facto border with Crimea and eastern Ukraine on combat alert.
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukrainian president puts forces on de-facto border with Crimea and eastern Ukraine on combat alert. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Russia’s Putin meets top brass to discuss security in Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) ” Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting of the country’s top brass to discuss boosting security in Crimea following the reports of foiled attacks.The Russian intelligence said Wednesday that two people… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
2 Russians killed in reported foiled attacks in Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) ” The Russian intelligence agency FSB says one of its employees and a soldier were killed in separate incidents described as foiled terrorist attacks.The FSB said in a statement on Wednesday that its officer was killed… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukrainian official says judge kept bribes in a jar
MOSCOW (AP) ” A top Ukrainian prosecutor says a judge has been caught taking a $150,000 bribe and that he stashed his money in a humble glass jar, a phot of which went viral on social media.The National Anti-Corruption Bureau had… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
