Section: Australia&NZ
Ukrainian servicewoman sent to western Russia before trial
MOSCOW (AP) ” Russia’s human rights commissioner says the Ukrainian servicewoman charged in the deaths of two Russian journalists is being sent to a detention facility in western Russia as her trial looms closer.Nadezhda Savchenko,… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
French MPs visit Crimea, to the dismay of their government
Visit to Black Sea region annexed by Russia violated international law, French Foreign Ministry says. …read more Source: The Sydney Morning...
Russia likely to veto UN vote on MH17
A UN Security Council resolution to try those responsible for shooting down flight MH17 over Ukraine will likely be met by a Russian veto, Western diplomats say. …read more Source:...
US to expand Ukraine military training
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The Obama administration says it is planning to expand its training of Ukrainian security forces with small-unit exercises for personnel from Kiev’s Defense Ministry.The State Department announced Friday that the… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine soldier killed in clashes following peace talks (AFP)
Kiev (AFP) – Ukraine on Friday reported a soldier had died in clashes with pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country, despite another international bid to find a solution to the 15-month conflict. …read more Source: The West...
Ukraine’s justice ministry bars Communists from elections
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Ukraine’s justice ministry has barred three Communist parties from running in the upcoming local elections, citing recent legislation.Ukrainian news agencies on Friday quoted Justice Minister Pavlo Petrenko… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine’s new police on charm offensive in Kiev
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Only a few months ago, Kiev residents would normally avoid the police if they could help it. The officer would be of no use on a complaint ” or worse, would demand a bribe.Not any longer. These days, Kiev residents… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Cars of OSCE observers vandalized in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) ” Observers at the Organization for Security and Cooperation and Security in Europe say protesters in rebel-controlled Donetsk have vandalized their cars.Russian television on Thursday showed several dozen protesters… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine, rebels urged to sign deal extending arms withdrawal
The leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine have agreed that preliminary accords to extend a pull-back of weapons in east Ukraine should be signed quickly, French President Francois Hollande’s office said. …read more Source: The Sydney Morning...
IMF could release new funds to Ukraine at end of July (AFP)
Washington (AFP) – The International Monetary Fund signaled Thursday it could release $1. …read more Source: The West...
