Section: B92 (Serbia)
UN: Over 6,400 people killed in Ukraine
The UN Office for Human Rights said that more than 6,400 people hav ebeen killed during the armed conflict in Ukraine, and about 16,000 wounded.The report noted that “the actual number could be much higher.” …read more Source:...
Macedonian crisis “problem for OSCE, region, Serbia”
The political and security crisis in Macedonia is a problem for the OSCE but also for the entire region, including Serbia, says Ivica Dacic.Speaking for the state broadcaster RTS on Thursday, Serbia’s foreign minister and OSCE chairperson-in-office said that when it comes to Macedonia, as well as Ukraine before it, “the early warning...
Ukraine charges captured Russians with “terrorism”
Two Russians taken prisoner near Schastye in eastern Ukraine have been charged with terrorism, announced an adviser to the Security Service of Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Donetsk comes under “worst shelling in months”
RT is reporting on Tuesday morning that “at least one civilian has been killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.”According to the broadcaster, the person was killed when “an army shell hit an apartment building amid intense fire on rebel positions.” …read more Source:...
“Macedonia could be next Ukraine” – paper
Macedonia could become “a new arena for the clash between the West and Russia,” a Moscow-based daily writes on Monday. According to the Kommersant paper, “both sides are now, as they did once in Ukraine,” becoming more actively involved in the Macedonian crisis. …read more Source:...
Kerry travels to Russia, has “frank discussions”
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he had “frank discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Tuesday.This was his first visit to Russia since the beginning of the Ukrainian crisis. …read more Source:...
Russia “to try to exercise influence in Donbass”
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the resolution of the crisis in Ukraine depends on whether Kiev respects the Minsk agreement.“The success of the peace initiative depends on those who hold the reins of power. By this, I mean primarily the government in Kiev. In turn, Russia will try to exercise its influence with the leadership in...
Serbian FM won’t travel to Kiev after “change of format”
Ukraine has “changed the format” of its marking of the anniversary of WW2 victory over fascism, and Serbian FM Ivica Dacic will not be attending. The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that “the celebration (in Kiev) will be organized on the diplomatic, instead of on the political level.” Serbian...
Dacic, military orchestra, to take part in Kiev events
The Military Orchestra Nis will perform at the Parade of Military Orchestras due to take place in Kiev, Ukraine on May 9.The parade will be held as part of events marking Victory Day, the Serbian Defense Ministry said. …read more Source:...
Dacic condemns ceasefire violations
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic condemned on Sunday the ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine over the past few days.He “voiced serious concern over the use of proscribed heavy weapons as well as the increased fighting in and around Donetsk and Shyrokyne,” the OSCE office in Belgrade said....
