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LONDON (AP) ” As the war between Russia-backed separatists and the Ukraine government still raged in eastern Ukraine, another shocking news story involving Russia developed last week: the killing of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov on… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Obama holding video talk with European leaders on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) ” President Barack Obama is holding a video conference with European leaders to discuss their push for peace in Ukraine and other global security issues.The White House says other leaders planning to be on the Tuesday… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Nemtsov’s girlfriend didn’t see killer
The 23-year-old Ukrainian model who was with slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has tearfully recounted their last moments – but says she didn’t see the gunman who pulled the trigger. …read more Source:...
Nemtsov murder witness heads to Kiev after leaving Moscow: Ukrainian official (AFP)
Kiev (AFP) – The chief witness in the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov — the Ukrainian model who was girlfriend — was able to leave Russia and is now on her way to Kiev, Ukraine’s foreign ministry spokesman said late Monday. …read more Source: The West...
Arms removal or relocation? Ukraine ceasefire observers in the dark (AFP)
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Government forces in Ukraine and the pro-Russian separatists they have been battling for 10 months insist they are withdrawing heavy weapons from the frontline, as called for by a February ceasefire deal. …read more Source: The West...
More than 6,000 killed in ‘merciless devastation’ in Ukraine: UN (AFP)
Geneva (AFP) – The UN reported Monday over 6,000 people have perished in the “merciless devastation of civilian lives and infrastructure” in Ukraine, and warned the targeting of civilian areas could be a “crime against humanity.” …read more Source: The West...
Nemtsov murder witness says blocked from leaving Moscow (AFP)
Moscow (AFP) – The Ukrainian model girlfriend of slain Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov complained Monday she was being blocked from leaving Moscow, as authorities vowed to solve the most shocking political assassination of Vladimir Putin’s rule. …read more Source: The West...
More than 6,000 killed in ‘merciless devastation’ in Ukraine (AFP)
Geneva (AFP) – The UN reported Monday over 6,000 people have perished in the “merciless devastation of civilian lives and infrastructure” in Ukraine, and warned the targeting of civilian areas could be a “crime against humanity.” …read more Source: The West...
More than 6,000 killed in ‘merciless devastation’ in Ukraine (AFP)
Geneva (AFP) – The UN reported Monday over 6,000 people have perished in the “merciless devastation of civilian lives and infrastructure” in Ukraine, and warned the targeting of civilian areas could be a “crime against humanity.” …read more Source: The West...
Romanian parliament approves new spy chief
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ” The Romanian parliament has approved a new spy chief who has named the fight against corruption and cyber security in Ukraine as his priorities.Lawmakers voted 498-15 in favor of installing Eduard Hellvig… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
