Section: France
Fighting in east Ukraine surges
The latest casualties add to the estimated 10,000 already killed in the three-year battle over territory near the Ukraine-Russia border. …read more Source:...
Opinion: Donald Trump: Europe’s Ultimate Wake-Up Call
The greatest immediate danger lies in the Trump administration’s relationship with Moscow. There is a risk that deals with Moscow, particularly on Ukraine, increase Eastern Europe’s dependence on Russia and ultimately divide the continent into two zones of influence. …read more Source:...
Klitschko: Conflict in Ukraine is controlled from outside the country
Ukrainian politician and former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko says the Ukraine conflict is being controlled by forces outside the country and without money and weapons com …read more Source:...
Ukraine files terrorism case against Russia at UN court
Ukraine has filed a case at the UN’s top court accusing Russia of sponsoring “terrorism” and demanding Moscow pay damages for the shelling of civilians and the downing of flight MH17, the court said Tuesday. …read more Source: France...
Trump blasts, Europe bites back
The US President-elect’s comments about NATO, Ukraine and the EU among others are ruffling feathers on the continent as leaders and diplomats respond. …read more Source:...
Sanctions against Russia must stay – Biden
The outgoing US Vice President has urged the world to stand up to what he has described as “coercion and aggression” from Moscow over Ukraine …read more Source:...
In newly retaken town, Ukrainian troops try to win local support
In eastern Ukraine, the de facto border separating the government-controlled west from the separatist-held east has barely moved in two years of conflict. But that doesn’t mean that the battle between Kiev and the pro-Russian rebels isn’t continuing. Just last month, government forces nudged slightly ahead to retake the frontline town...
Russia warns of damaging effect on relations with US following expulsion of diplomats
The Kremlin accuses Washington of ‘an aggressive foreign policy’ as it warns of the damaging effects of fresh sanctions on Russia. …read more Source:...
Italy plans new art crime law after Ukraine recovers stolen masterpieces
It was the perfect Christmas present for art lovers who thought the paintings had been lost for ever after they were stolen – and in particular the Italian art museum which has now got them… …read more Source:...
At least five soldiers killed as clashes erupt in east Ukraine
At least five Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in clashes with pro-Russian separatists, in one of the deadliest days of fighting since July, an army spokesperson has… …read more Source:...
