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      Ukraine crisis: Kiev withdraws troops from Debaltseve
      Feb18

      Ukraine crisis: Kiev withdraws troops from Debaltseve

      US and EU leaders have accused Russia of violating the Minsk ceasefire agreement following the “organised withdrawal” of Ukrainian troops from the embattled town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that 80% of Ukraine’s troops left the town on Wednesday morning after what he described as a “cynical...

      Ukraine president confirms pull out of troops from rebel-held city
      Feb18

      Ukraine president confirms pull out of troops from rebel-held city

      Ukraine’s President, Petro Poroshenko, has confirmed that government troops are withdrawing from the rebel-held city of Debaltseve. Tanks, armoured… …read more Source:...

      Chakrabarti: EBRD welcomes Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts on Ukraine
      Feb18

      Chakrabarti: EBRD welcomes Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts on Ukraine

      The EBRD President took note of the important role Belarus and the Belarusian government played in a complicated process of negotiations to de-escalate tension in the region. “The efforts Belarus have been taking merit commendation,” he said. …read more Source:...

      Pussy Riot: Q&A with Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina
      Feb18

      Pussy Riot: Q&A with Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina

      As the Russian punk duo release their song I Can’t Breathe, inspired by the last words of Eric Garner, they tell the Guardian how the project came to be and what it aims to expressGuardian: Why is the song’s name I Can’t Breathe?Pussy Riot: Our first English song is dedicated to those who can no longer breathe. To Eric Garner...

      VIDEO: Ukraine troops retreat from key town
      Feb18

      VIDEO: Ukraine troops retreat from key town

      The Ukrainian president says his forces are making an “organised” withdrawal from the embattled town of Debaltseve. …read more Source:...

      Ukrainian forces withdraw from Debaltseve, says Poroshenko
      Feb18

      Ukrainian forces withdraw from Debaltseve, says Poroshenko

      Ukrainian president says government forces have withdrawn from strategic rail junction of Debaltseve …read more Source: The...

      Europe cannot ignore Russia’s role in Ukraine conflict, says Cameron
      Feb18

      Europe cannot ignore Russia’s role in Ukraine conflict, says Cameron

      Prime minister warns Vladimir Putin that he could face sanctions, and addresses British business concerns during visit to Rolls-Royce factoryDavid Cameron has said Europe cannot turn a blind eye to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, as he warned Vladimir Putin that he could face sanctions that would have unacceptable financial and economic...

      Rinkevics and the OSCE Secretary General discuss the security situation in the eastern Ukraine
      Feb18

      Rinkevics and the OSCE Secretary General discuss the security situation in the eastern Ukraine

      On 17 February, Edgars Rinkevics ,the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a telephone conversation with the Secretary General of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Lamberto Zannier, discussed the security situation in eastern Ukraine, and the developments in the town of Debaltseve in particular, informs LETA. …read...

      France insists Ukraine ceasefire deal not dead
      Feb18

      France insists Ukraine ceasefire deal not dead

      Despite reports of ongoing violent clashes in the east of Ukraine, France insisted on Wednesday that the ceasfire deal agreed on in Minsk was “not dead”. Hollande wasz due to speak to Putin on Wednesday evening. …read more Source: The Local...

      What school lunches look like around the world
      Feb18

      What school lunches look like around the world

      Schoolchildren in Spain, Ukraine, Greece, South Korea, Brazil, France, Finland and Italy eat a remarkable array of fresh foods for lunch, unlike the UK and US trays, which are full of processed items. …read more Source: Daily...