Section: Germany
Ukraine awaits ceasefire outcomes
Ukraine’s three-day ceasefire extension in pro-Russian eastern regions has been marred by isolated violence. Moscow’s economy minister has warned that tougher Western economic sanctions will harm Russia. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine government extends ceasefire 72 hours, presidency says
Ukraine has extended a truce with pro-Russian separatist rebels in the east of the country for at least 72 hours, according to the presidency. The decision came after Poroshenko returned from an EU summit in Brussels. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Both sides in Ukraine hint at 72-hour ceasefire extension
President Petro Poroshenko has suggested Ukraine’s uneasy ceasefire will be likely be extended, while separatist fighters said they would accept a 72-hour extension. The current truce expires later in the evening. …read more Source: Deutsche...
European Union leaders prepare but delay imposing tougher sanctions on Russia
European Union leaders have decided to delay imposing further sanctions on Russia over its alleged actions in Ukraine. However, they have also prepared fresh sanctions so that they could be imposed at short notice. …read more Source: Deutsche...
UNHCR reports sharp increase in people fleeing eastern Ukraine
The United Nations refugee agency has reported a sharp rise in the number of people fleeing eastern Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists control a number of key cities in the region. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova sign deals strengthening political, trade ties to EU
The leaders of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova have signed deals with the EU designed to strengthen political and trade ties with the bloc. Russia’s reaction was almost instant, and it wasn’t a message of congratulation. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU leaders set to approve Jean-Claude Juncker as European Commission president
European Union leaders appear set to approve Jean-Claude Juncker as the European Commission’s next president. The leaders of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova are also to sign deals deepening their ties with the bloc. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine rebels free four abducted OSCE observers
Four abducted observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe have been freed by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. Another team of four observers is still being held hostage. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Kerry: Russia must prove ‘in the next hours’ working to de-escalate Ukraine crisis
US Secretary of State Kerry has said Moscow must prove “in the next hours” it is actively working to convince separatists in eastern Ukraine to disarm. A failure to act, he said, would will mean more sanctions. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine takes one step closer to EU
Six months ago, President Viktor Yanukovych scuppered Ukraine’s association agreement with the European Union. His successor is about to sign it, for Kyiv is accelerating its departure from Moscow. …read more Source: Deutsche...
