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      Ukraine: Separatist forces in Donetsk cannot maintain offensive without Russian support
      Jan23

      Ukraine: Separatist forces in Donetsk cannot maintain offensive without Russian support

      Moscow may deny it, but Alexander Zakharchenko, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, and his forces rely on Russia, writes Roland Oliphant …read more Source: The...

      Separatists reject ceasefire amid fears of fresh rebel push
      Jan23

      Separatists reject ceasefire amid fears of fresh rebel push

      A rebel leader on Friday rejected any further talk of a ceasefire as NATO warned there were signs that a major rebel offensive was being planned, with more heavy weapons moving into east Ukraine from Russia. …read more Source: France...

      Pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk keep on the attack as war of words intensifies
      Jan23

      Pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk keep on the attack as war of words intensifies

      Vladimir Putin blames ‘criminals’ from Ukrainian government for increased violence in east of the countryThe battle for Donetsk airport – in picturesPro-Russian rebels in Donetsk have said they plan to stay on the attack against Kiev’s forces, as the Russian president Vladimir Putin blamed “criminal orders” from the Ukrainian...

      Gomselmash to resume export to Nikolayev Oblast of Ukraine
      Jan23

      Gomselmash to resume export to Nikolayev Oblast of Ukraine

      “We are resuming the delivery of farm machines to Nikolayev Oblast of Ukraine. By the end of the month, we will ship 40 sets of combine harvesters to OOO Trading House MTZ-Belarus-Ukraine for the joint production,” experts noted. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine crisis: Angela Merkel ‘offers Russia free trade deal for peace’
      Jan23

      Ukraine crisis: Angela Merkel ‘offers Russia free trade deal for peace’

      The German chancellor reportedly offers an agreement with the European Union at the World Economic Forum in Davos …read more Source: The...

      [Ticker] EU blames pro-Russia rebels for escalation
      Jan23

      [Ticker] EU blames pro-Russia rebels for escalation

      The EU foreign service said Friday escalation in Ukraine fighting is “resulting from the actions of illegal armed groups in eastern Ukraine”. Nato and Ukraine say thousands of Russian soldiers and hundreds of Russian armoured vehicles are involved. Russia denies it, with Putin blaming Kiev for the upsurge in violence. …read more...

      Expert: Belarus gains diplomatic capital in relations with EU by assisting Ukraine settlement
      Jan23

      Expert: Belarus gains diplomatic capital in relations with EU by assisting Ukraine settlement

      “Belarus’ foreign policy in 2014 was very smart, including thanks to its assistance in the settlement of the crisis in Ukraine. This has allowed the country to gain the diplomatic capital in the relations with the European Union,” said Andris Spruds. …read more Source:...

      The battle for Ukraine’s Donetsk airport – in pictures
      Jan23

      The battle for Ukraine’s Donetsk airport – in pictures

      New images taken by a drone show the extent of the damage at Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine, which has become a battlefield for pro-Kiev forces and Russia-backed separatists. This week, Ukrainian troops lost control of what remains of the shattered structure, and both sides sustained casualties on the story here… …read more...

      Poland to pipe oil to Ukraine?
      Jan23

      Poland to pipe oil to Ukraine?

      Ukrainians could be receiving crude oil from Poland’s Gdańsk if talks on the subject come to fruition. …read more Source: Polskie Radio dla...

      Crimea could set up Uefa-approved league, says Russian minister
      Jan23

      Crimea could set up Uefa-approved league, says Russian minister

      • ‘It is likely that a Crimean football league will be set up’• ‘Uefa is ready to give it the necessary help,’ says Vitaly Mutko• Crimea football fans shiver at prospect of playing in SiberiaCrimea could set up its own league which would be legally compatible with Uefa, the Russian minister for sport, Vitaly Mutko, said on...