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      Ukraine working group on security meet in Minsk behind closed doors
      Aug27

      Ukraine working group on security meet in Minsk behind closed doors

      The trilateral contact group promoting the peace settlement in eastern Ukraine met at the President Hotel in Minsk on 26 August. It was decided that the meeting of the working group on security would be continued on 27 August. …read more Source:...

      Deadly fighting surges in eastern Ukraine
      Aug27

      Deadly fighting surges in eastern Ukraine

      At least seven Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and up to 13 others hurt in fighting with pro-Russian separatists. It is the highest number of… …read more Source:...

      Juncker promises Ukraine visa-free travel
      Aug27

      Juncker promises Ukraine visa-free travel

      Commission president Juncker has said he’ll back EU visa-free travel for Ukrainians by the end of the year, despite the political climate on migration. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine strikes deal with creditors, securing 20% haircut
      Aug27

      Ukraine strikes deal with creditors, securing 20% haircut

      Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko reached an accord with a Franklin Templeton-led creditor committee. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine ‘secures 20% debt write-off’
      Aug27

      Ukraine ‘secures 20% debt write-off’

      The Ukrainian government announces a debt restructuring deal with creditors including a 20% write-off, saving the conflict-hit country from default. …read more Source:...

      MH17: Dutch Safety Board report to be published in October
      Aug27

      MH17: Dutch Safety Board report to be published in October

      Investigators into Malaysia Airlines crash say relatives of the dead will be informed of conclusions before publication of reportThe long-awaited conclusions of an international investigation into the cause of the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 will be published on 13 October, the panel conducting the probe has announced.The Dutch Safety...

      [Ticker] EU set to propose Ukraine visa-free travel
      Aug27

      [Ticker] EU set to propose Ukraine visa-free travel

      European Commission president Juncker said in Brussels Thursday, alongside Ukraine leader Poroshenko, commission services are likely to propose an EU visa-free travel pact with the 45mn-strong war-torn country by the end of the year. Juncker added he has “no doubt” EU states’ll endorse the proposal despite the EU migrant crisis....

      Ukraine’s Poroshenko holds Brussels talks on ceasefire, economy
      Aug27

      Ukraine’s Poroshenko holds Brussels talks on ceasefire, economy

      Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was in Brussels on Thursday for talks with top EU officials on the implementation of a shaky ceasefire deal in the east of his country, as well as economic challenges facing Kiev. Poroshenko’s visit includes talks… …read more Source:...

      Ukraine agrees ‘win-win’ debt restructuring deal
      Aug27

      Ukraine agrees ‘win-win’ debt restructuring deal

      Finance minister hails ‘collaborative’ agreement that will plug $15bn funding gap and allow increased defence spending in country’s war-torn east Ukraine’s finance minister said a “win-win” deal for restructuring $18bn (£11.6bn) of debt had been agreed with a group of its largest creditors, involving a 20% reduction in the...

      [Ticker] Dutch report on MH17 due in October
      Aug27

      [Ticker] Dutch report on MH17 due in October

      The Dutch Safety Board has announced Thursday its investigation into the cause of the crash of the MH17 flight in eastern Ukraine last year, will be published on Tuesday 13 October. The independent agency said it will inform relatives of the 289 victims prior to publication of the report. …read more Source:...