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      Poroshenko hails radical changes since Ukraine truce, pledges action on autonomy
      Sep10

      Poroshenko hails radical changes since Ukraine truce, pledges action on autonomy

      Ukraine’s President says the situation in the country’s wartorn east has changed ‘radically’ since a truce was signed last week. Poroshenko also promised to act quickly to grant more autonomy to pro-Russian regions. …read more Source: Deutsche...

      Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east, sees boost for peace
      Sep10

      Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east, sees boost for peace

      KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for a peace drive now underway after five months of conflict in which more than 3,000 people have been killed. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine offers rebels more autonomy
      Sep10

      Ukraine offers rebels more autonomy

      Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says he is willing to grant more autonomy to separatists in the east but will not let the country break apart. …read more Source:...

      EU urged to “keep up pressure” despite “slight differences”
      Sep10

      EU urged to “keep up pressure” despite “slight differences”

      British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon says the EU must continue the pressure on Russia because it is evident that sanctions are producing results.Fallon was taking part in a meeting of EU defense ministers in Italy dedicated to crises in Ukraine, Iraq and Libya, when he said the EU must remain determined when it comes to sanctions. …read...

      Ukraine president signs law paving way for sanctions against Russia: Interfax
      Sep10

      Ukraine president signs law paving way for sanctions against Russia: Interfax

      KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a law paving the way for the imposition of economic sanctions against companies and individuals, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday. …read more Source:...

      Poroshenko says Ukraine will stay united
      Sep10

      Poroshenko says Ukraine will stay united

      Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said the situation in eastern Ukraine has “radically changed” since a truce was agreed with pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: RTÉ...

      Ukraine ‘Regrouping’ Forces To Defend East
      Sep10

      Ukraine ‘Regrouping’ Forces To Defend East

      President Poroshenko has warned the ceasefire is difficult to maintain because “the terrorists” continually provoke Kiev’s troops. …read more Source: Sky...

      Poroshenko says Ukraine to stay united, sees special status for rebel-held areas
      Sep10

      Poroshenko says Ukraine to stay united, sees special status for rebel-held areas

      KIEV (Reuters) – A peace roadmap agreed last week between Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists preserves the concept of a sovereign, united country within its current borders, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine ceasefire holds but underlying political and military tensions remain
      Sep10

      Ukraine ceasefire holds but underlying political and military tensions remain

      Pro-Russian separatists have been patrolling the outskirts of Donetsk from where Ukrainian government troops have withdrawn. Kyiv and Moscow both… …read more Source:...

      MH17: Evidence at crash site exposed to the elements
      Sep10

      MH17: Evidence at crash site exposed to the elements

      A severed section of the fuselage lay 20 yards from a part of the under-carriage, beyond that were two upturned seats; across the road an open suitcase was gathering rain, next to children’s shoes, magazines and a set of keys. These were the poignant remains of flight MH17 dispersed over fields of eastern Ukraine on Tuesday. …read...