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      US slams sanctions on Ukrainian rebels, Russian
      Mar12

      US slams sanctions on Ukrainian rebels, Russian

      The United States yesterday placed sanctions on eight Ukrainian separatists and a Russian bank, warning that recent attacks by rebels armed by Russia violated a European-brokered ceasefire in the war-torn country. The sanctions signal Washington is ratcheting up pressure on Moscow a day after accusing Russia of sending tanks and heavy military...

      EU lawmakers condemn Nemtsov killing
      Mar12

      EU lawmakers condemn Nemtsov killing

      European Union lawmakers have condemned the killing of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov and expressed increasing concern at worsening pressure from Moscow on opposition groups. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini told the lawmakers yesterday that “freedom of expression is under increased pressure. Opposition parties struggle to...

      Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania create joint brigade
      Mar12

      Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania create joint brigade

      Author(s): NEOnline | TB pld.jpg A joint military brigade will bring together the armed forces from Ukraine and Nato members Poland and Lithuania in order to ensure stability in the region. The creation of the military unit is also seen as a path to bring conflict-stricken Ukraine closer to Nato and the European Union. …read more Source:...

      IMF approves 15.5 billion euro loan for Ukraine
      Mar11

      IMF approves 15.5 billion euro loan for Ukraine

      The International Monetary Fund has approved a four-year aid programme for Ukraine worth around $17.5 billion (15.5 billion euros). The country’s… …read more Source:...

      IMF signs off $17.5bn loan for Ukraine in second attempt to stave off bankruptcy
      Mar11

      IMF signs off $17.5bn loan for Ukraine in second attempt to stave off bankruptcy

      Four-year bailout programme is expected to unlock further credit from doners and includes immediate $5bn payment to help stabilise conflict-hit economyThe International Monetary Fund has signed off on a $17.5bn (£11.8bn) four-year aid programme for Ukraine, the second attempt in less than a year to help the country avoid bankruptcy. The...

      US to send more non-lethal aid to Ukraine
      Mar11

      US to send more non-lethal aid to Ukraine

      The US is to send more non-lethal aid to Ukraine, including unarmed drones and Humvee military vehicles, according to Washington officials quoted… …read more Source:...

      US to increase military aid to Ukraine including Humvees and drones
      Mar11

      US to increase military aid to Ukraine including Humvees and drones

      Michael Fallon, the Defence Secretary, says Britain also planning to increase its assistance …read more Source: The...

      US to deliver Humvees and drones to Ukraine
      Mar11

      US to deliver Humvees and drones to Ukraine

      It is informed by AFP with a reference to an official representative of the US. …read more Source:...

      IMF announces multi-billion finance program for Ukraine
      Mar11

      IMF announces multi-billion finance program for Ukraine

      While in Berlin for meetings with the German Chancellor, the IMF managing director Christine Lagarde announced a multi-billion finance program for Ukraine. She praised the country’s “fiscal discipline.” …read more Source: Deutsche...

      IMF Approves New USD 17.5 B Funding Plan for Ukraine
      Mar11

      IMF Approves New USD 17.5 B Funding Plan for Ukraine

      The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new USD 17.5 B financial aid package for Ukraine to help the country stave off collapse of its economy. The new funding plan replaces the existing two-year USD 17 B aid programme from April 2014 that proved inadequate to stabilize Ukraine’s finances as the country fights an insurgency by...