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      Ukraine, rebels try to revive stalled peace talks (AFP)
      Dec26

      Ukraine, rebels try to revive stalled peace talks (AFP)

      Friday, December 26 , 2014 - 14:26 (EET) Section: The West Australian (Australia)

      Kiev (AFP) – Ukrainian and pro-Russian rebel leaders tried on Friday to revive peace talks that stalled after just one round due to stark difference over how to end the eight-month separatist war. …read more Source: The West...

      No Ukraine peace talks in Minsk Friday: Belarus (AFP)
      Dec26

      No Ukraine peace talks in Minsk Friday: Belarus (AFP)

      Friday, December 26 , 2014 - 12:40 (EET) Section: The West Australian (Australia)

      Minsk (AFP) – Ukrainian representatives and pro-Russian rebels will not be meeting in the Belarussian capital Minsk on Friday for what Kiev had hoped would be the signing of a final peace deal, a Belarussian official said. …read more Source: The West...

      Talks on Ukraine settlement break down
      Dec26

      Talks on Ukraine settlement break down

      Friday, December 26 , 2014 - 12:10 (EET) Section: The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)

      MINSK, Belarus (AP) ” The foreign ministry of Belarus, which has been hosting Ukraine peace talks, says the much-anticipated round of negotiations on Friday has been scrapped.Ministry spokesman Dmitry Mironchik told The Associated… …read more Source: The New Zealand...

      Conflict-hit east Ukraine struggles for festive joy (AFP)
      Dec25

      Conflict-hit east Ukraine struggles for festive joy (AFP)

      Thursday, December 25 , 2014 - 18:25 (EET) Section: The West Australian (Australia)

      Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – The big tree with the glimmering holiday lights is up but the festive spirit is missing on Lenin Square in the heart of east Ukraine’s rebel stronghold of Donetsk. …read more Source: The West...

      ‘Difficult’ Ukraine talks end
      Dec25

      ‘Difficult’ Ukraine talks end

      Thursday, December 25 , 2014 - 15:40 (EET) Section: The Australian (Australia)

      UKRAINIAN and rebel ­envoys end talks yesterday without agreeing on the date of a new round. …read more Source: THE...

      Pope wishes Christmas hope and peace for Mideast
      Dec25

      Pope wishes Christmas hope and peace for Mideast

      Thursday, December 25 , 2014 - 14:10 (EET) Section: The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)

      VATICAN CITY (AP) ” Pope Francis is focusing his attention on all those weeping in the world this Christmas, singling out the refugees, hostages and all those suffering in conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine.On a day… …read more Source: The New Zealand...

      Ukraine truce hangs in balance after ‘difficult’ talks (AFP)
      Dec25

      Ukraine truce hangs in balance after ‘difficult’ talks (AFP)

      Thursday, December 25 , 2014 - 10:56 (EET) Section: The West Australian (Australia)

      Kiev (AFP) – The latest push for peace in Ukraine appeared moribund on Thursday after initial talks failed to agree when the warring sides should meet again to try ending their eight-month conflict. …read more Source: The West...

      Chronology of news events in 2014
      Dec25

      Chronology of news events in 2014

      Thursday, December 25 , 2014 - 9:55 (EET) Section: The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)

      MARCHMarch 1″ Russian troops take over Ukraine’s Crimea.March 2″ The United States and other Western nations vow a tough response to Russia’s military advance in Ukraine and warn Moscow of economic penalties, diplomatic isolation… …read more Source: The New Zealand...

      Ukraine cuts power to Crimea as Moscow warns West over NATO ties
      Dec25

      Ukraine cuts power to Crimea as Moscow warns West over NATO ties

      Thursday, December 25 , 2014 - 5:41 (EET) Section: The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

      Ukraine has briefly cut power to Russian-occupied Crimea, a clear reminder that the territory relies on Ukrainian energy. …read more Source: The Sydney Morning...

      Crimea power cut off by Ukraine

      Wednesday, December 24 , 2014 - 23:56 (EET) Section: TV3 (New Zealand)

      Crimea has suffered massive blackouts after Ukraine unexpectedly stopped supplies, sparking traffic jams, hospital closures and panic across the peninsula. …read more Source:...