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      [Ticker] Merkel and Hollande urge Putin to rein in Ukraine rebels
      Jul11

      [Ticker] Merkel and Hollande urge Putin to rein in Ukraine rebels

      Germany says Chancellor Merkel and French leader Hollande called Russian president Putin Thursday to urge him to “influence” pro-Russia rebels to hold talks with Ukraine on a ceasefire. Rebels leaders told Reuters they plan to make a stand against Ukraine forces in Donetsk after fleeing their stronghold of Sloviansk, however....

      VIDEO: ‘Ukraine rebels will not surrender’
      Jul11

      VIDEO: ‘Ukraine rebels will not surrender’

      A separatist leader tells the BBC that militants will not surrender, despite a crackdown by Ukrainian forces. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine: pro-Russian rebels attack Donetsk airport
      Jul11

      Ukraine: pro-Russian rebels attack Donetsk airport

      Pro-Russian rebels position their artillery as they prepare to attack Donetsk airport as Roland Oliphant reports …read more Source: The...

      Ukraine report highlights violence
      Jul11

      Ukraine report highlights violence

      Amnesty International says that it has “compelling evidence of beatings” of people kidnapped by separatist groups in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine readies plan against rebels; Germany, France press Putin
      Jul11

      Ukraine readies plan against rebels; Germany, France press Putin

      KIEV/DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces regained more ground but sustained further casualties on Thursday in clashes with separatists, while two Western allies urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin to exert more pressure on the rebels to find a negotiated end to the conflict. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine: unrest in east sees work soar for armoured vehicle plant
      Jul11

      Ukraine: unrest in east sees work soar for armoured vehicle plant

      Manufacturing has had to move into top gear at a military vehicle plant in Ukraine. Factory managers say the unrest in the east of the country has… …read more Source:...

      Ukraine rebels plan to evacuate Donetsk
      Jul10

      Ukraine rebels plan to evacuate Donetsk

      Pro-Russia rebels prepare for a showdown with an approaching Ukrainian army, saying more than 70,000 people have already left the city …read more Source: Financial...

      Ukraine separatists target airport
      Jul10

      Ukraine separatists target airport

      Ukrainian government forces clash with pro-Russian separatists near Donetsk airport as the rebels vow to prevent a blockade of the eastern city. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine: Separatists vow to fight until the end as Donetsk showdown nears
      Jul10

      Ukraine: Separatists vow to fight until the end as Donetsk showdown nears

      Pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk have vowed to fight until the end as Ukrainian forces advance on the city. They claim there is nowhere to retreat… …read more Source:...

      Italian EU presidency backs South Stream
      Jul10

      Italian EU presidency backs South Stream

      The Italian EU presidency has backed a controversial Russian pipeline, South Stream, which would circumvent Ukraine to bring gas to south-east Europe. …read more Source:...