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5 Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine.Ukraine and the rebels traded accusations over the hostilities that erupted late Sunday.The… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine says five troops killed in worst clash in months (AFP)
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukraine said five of its troops were killed Sunday by pro-Russian insurgents in the bloodiest clash in the war-scarred ex-Soviet republic in months. …read more Source: The West...
Dutch government prepares to ratify EU-Ukraine deal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) ” The Netherlands’ government has prepared legislation clearing the way for Parliament to vote on ratifying an EU-Ukraine free trade pact, despite Dutch voters rejecting the deal in a referendum.Prime… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU leaders reach deal to let Netherlands ratify Ukraine pact: PM (AFP)
Brussels (AFP) – EU leaders agreed Thursday to give the Netherlands guarantees that will enable it to ratify the bloc’s association pact with Ukraine, which Dutch voters rejected in a referendum, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. …read more Source: The West...
EU sources: EU leaders have reached a deal with Netherlands to approve closer Ukraine ties
BRUSSELS (AP) ” EU sources: EU leaders have reached a deal with Netherlands to approve closer Ukraine ties. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU officials: EU to extend Russia sanctions for 6 months
BRUSSELS (AP) ” European Union officials say the EU will extend its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine.Two officials said EU nations backed the… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU leaders agree to extend Russia economic sanctions to mid-2017: sources (AFP)
Brussels (AFP) – EU leaders on Thursday agreed to extend for another six months damaging economic sanctions imposed on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis, diplomatic sources said. …read more Source: The West...
EU leaders struggle to find unity over Ukraine agreement
BRUSSELS (AP) ” European Union leaders are struggling to find a deal with the Netherlands to approve an association agreement with Ukraine.A deal would allow the EU to show a united front in the face of an increasingly hostile Russia… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
NATO to hold talks with Russia Monday: Stoltenberg (AFP)
Brussels (AFP) – NATO will hold a fresh round of formal talks with Russia on Monday to discuss European security and the Ukraine conflict, alliance head Jens Stoltenberg said. …read more Source: The West...
Kiev to free 15 east Ukraine prisoners in ‘goodwill gesture’ (AFP)
Kiev (AFP) – Kiev said Thursday it would unilaterally release 15 prisoners captured in war-torn eastern Ukraine in a bid to encourage a prisoner swap with pro-Russian rebels. …read more Source: The West...
