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      Surrounded Ukrainian troops to be allowed to leave
      Aug29

      Surrounded Ukrainian troops to be allowed to leave

      Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on pro-Russian forces in Ukraine to provide a humanitarian corridor for the Ukrainian soldiers they have surrounded. Leaders of the self-proclaimed People’s Republic of Donetsk accepted this initiative – provided that the troops first disarm. …read more Source:...

      Obama accuses Russia of sending troops into Ukraine
      Aug29

      Obama accuses Russia of sending troops into Ukraine

      President rules out US military action, but says Moscow’s actions will bring ‘more costs and consequences’ for RussiaBarack Obama has accused Russia of sending troops into Ukraine and being responsible for an upsurge in violence in the country.Speaking at a news conference in Washington, the US president said Russia was...

      Tony Abbott condemns Russian ‘invasion of Ukraine’ as bullying
      Aug29

      Tony Abbott condemns Russian ‘invasion of Ukraine’ as bullying

      The prime minister says he will speak to G20 members about whether Vladimir Putin should attend November summitTony Abbott has condemned Russia over its invasion of Ukrainian territory, saying reports of troop movements indicate an absolutely clear-cut case of a larger country bullying a smaller country.The Australian prime minister said he would...

      Nato crisis meeting on Ukraine
      Aug29

      Nato crisis meeting on Ukraine

      Nato is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the eastern Ukraine crisis, after presenting more evidence of direct Russian military involvement. …read more Source:...

      Russia’s Putin calls for humanitarian corridor for Ukraine troops
      Aug29

      Russia’s Putin calls for humanitarian corridor for Ukraine troops

      Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on pro-Moscow separatists fighting government troops in eastern Ukraine to open a “humanitarian corridor” to allow Ukrainian soldiers to escape. …read more Source: Deutsche...

      Obama backs claims of Russian troops in Ukraine
      Aug29

      Obama backs claims of Russian troops in Ukraine

      The US is openly accusing Russia of sending combat forces into Ukraine. Washington has threatened to tighten economic sanctions, but President… …read more Source:...

      Russia accused of having ‘outright lied’ over its role in Ukraine
      Aug29

      Russia accused of having ‘outright lied’ over its role in Ukraine

      There have been angry exchanges at an emergency UN Security Council meeting, with the US accusing Russia of having “outright lied” over its role in… …read more Source:...

      Ukraine crisis: Nato images show Russian soldiers, artillery and armoured vehicles in ‘military operations’ in eastern Ukraine
      Aug29

      Ukraine crisis: Nato images show Russian soldiers, artillery and armoured vehicles in ‘military operations’ in eastern Ukraine

      Satellite images showing Russian forces engaged in military operations in Ukraine with tanks and sophisticated weaponry have been released by Nato. …read more Source: The...

      Pro-Russian rebels say they will allow trapped Ukrainian forces to flee
      Aug29

      Pro-Russian rebels say they will allow trapped Ukrainian forces to flee

      After Russian president Vladimir Putin called on pro-Russian rebels to open up a ‘humanitarian corridor’, the fighters say they will allow Ukrainian troops to withdraw …read more Source: The...

      Barack Obama blames Russia for rising tensions in Ukraine
      Aug29

      Barack Obama blames Russia for rising tensions in Ukraine

      The US rules out military action against Russia but Barack Obama blames the Kremlin for the escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: The...