Section: The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)
Rebels, Ukrainian forces agree on humanitarian corridor
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) ” The pro-Russia rebels in Ukraine say they have reached agreement with government forces on a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians from the epicenter of fighting.The move comes as German Chancellor… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
A look at previous Ukraine peace talks and their fates
MOSCOW (AP) ” Since a pro-Russian insurgency flared up in eastern Ukraine in April, international mediators have repeatedly tried to help end hostilities that have killed more than 5,300 people, according to the United Nations. This… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Putin congratulates new Greek premier, invites him to Moscow
ATHENS, Greece (AP) ” Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Greece’s new prime minister to Moscow in May, as Athens and Berlin publicly traded barbs over European Union policy on Ukraine.Alexis Tsipras expressed his intention… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
After hefty currency fall, Ukraine raises key interest rate
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Following a massive fall in its currency that has stoked inflationary pressures, Ukraine has raised a key interest rate by a massive 5.5 percentage points.The National Bank of Ukraine said in a statement on… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Top NATO general warns of Russian reaction to arming Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) ” The top NATO commander says any move to provide Ukraine with lethal defensive weapons must take into account any possible angry reaction from Russia.U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove says any action the U.S. or… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Kerry to meet with Iranian foreign minister in Germany
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” A State Department officials says that Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in Munich, Germany on Saturday to discuss the ongoing nuclear negotiations.The official spoke… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
French, German leaders head to Ukraine with peace initiative
PARIS (AP) ” French President Francois Hollande says he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are heading to Ukraine with a new peace initiative.Speaking at a news conference in Paris and describing the Ukrainian conflict as a war,… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
French president says he, German chancellor heading to Ukraine today with new peace initiative
PARIS (AP) ” French president says he, German chancellor heading to Ukraine today with new peace initiative. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Kerry travels to Ukraine as US weighs sending arms
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Ukraine to show support for the embattled government as the Obama administration weighs sending arms to Kiev to help it fight Russian-backed separatists.Amid a fast-moving… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
3 killed in shelling in rebel stronghold in eastern Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” The City Hall in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine says at least 3 people have been killed in shelling overnight.This follows artillery strikes on the rebel stronghold on Wednesday which hit a hospital, leaving five… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
