Section: France
Ukrainians appeal to Macron over Putin’s ‘political’ prisoners
Relatives of Ukrainians jailed by Russia in cases they call “political” have appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron to demand their release when he meets Vladimir Putin on Monday. …read more Source: The Local...
Putin, Macron to air tough issues at Versailles meet
France’s new President Emmanuel Macron will hold delicate talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday with the two countries harbouring longstanding differences over Ukraine and Syria. …read more Source: The Local...
Donbas – beyond the headlines
The armed conflict in the Eastern Ukraine rolls into its forth year this spring. The Minsk agreements are being called the only solution, though all …read more Source:...
Donbas – beyond the headlines
The armed conflict in the Eastern Ukraine rolls into its forth year this spring. The Minsk agreements are being called the only solution, though all …read more Source:...
Injured Ukrainian veterans to take part in Invictus Games
It is estimated that some 300,000 Ukrainian soldiers have served on the eastern frontline over the past four years. Some of those returning wounded have turned to sport as a form of rehabilitation. …read more Source: Radio France...
Eurovision prankster detained by police, could face jail
Ukraine’s Interior Minister says police detained a Ukrainian prankster after he jumped on the stage of the Eurovision contest and dropped his pants. …read more Source:...
Four civilians die as artillery fire continues in eastern Ukraine
With no let-up in the shelling along eastern Ukraine’s ceasefire line, four people die when a shell lands in the courtyard of their house. …read more Source:...
Eurovision eyes and ears on Kyiv
42 countries competed in this year’s contest, but only 26 will take part in Saturday’s final in front of a television audience of millions. There is rock, rap and yodelling on the menu. …read more Source:...
Second Eurovision singer faces ban after Crimea visit emerges
Ukraine said it is investigating a video that appears to show Bulgaria’s Kristian Kostov performing on the Black Sea peninsula in June 2014, three months after it was seized by Russia. …read more Source:...
The heat is on in Kyiv for second Eurovision semi-finals
The last ten places are up for grabs, meaning eight countries will go home empty handed. …read more Source:...
