Section: The United Kingdom
Ukraine crisis: Worse bloodshed feared as new government intensifies action against rebels
Shells smashed into a residential neighbourhood of Donetsk today as Ukrainian forces intensified their campaign to encircle the rebel stronghold. The shelling killed a number of people, blew gaping holes in an apartment block, and raised fears that the city is on the verge of severe bloodshed. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine crisis: EU widens sanctions to hit Russian economy and strike at Vladimir Putin’s allies
A new wave of sanctions against Russian banks and companies will be imposed within days by the European Union, supported by fresh action against President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies. …read more Source: The...
EU sanctions on Russia agreed putting City of London in front line
The City of London will be in the front-line of economic sanctions against Russia after the European Union pulled back from measures that would hit a French defence deal or harm Germany’s engineering exports …read more Source: The...
Ukraine: fighting closes in on rebel-held Donetsk
Chances of Dutch and Australian forensic scientists reaching MH17 crash site recede further as separatists accuse their escorts of working for US and Ukrainan interests …read more Source: The...
New Sanctions Target Russian Oil And Banks
The US says the move aims to “ratchet up the pressure on the cronies and firms supporting Russia’s illegal actions in Ukraine”. …read more Source: Sky...
Is there a future for Malaysia Airlines after flights MH370 and MH17?
Airlines often rebrand after a crash repainting livery, tweaking logos or even changing their names. But after the loss of two of its planes, it will not be easy for Malaysia Airlines to surviveIt was a sultry summer evening as Alice Ephraimson-Abt, a bright 23-year-old, waited to board the Asian aeroplane that was to take her to start a new life...
Ukraine rebel chief Igor Bezler: ‘I won’t hesitate to have you shot’
Nicknamed the Demon, leader said to be behind the downing of MH17 ends rare interview by exploding into rage and threatening journalistsWith a walrus moustache, a fiery temper and a reputation for brutality, Igor Bezler is the most feared of all the rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine. Nicknamed Bes, or the Demon, he is regarded as something of a...
VIDEO: Footage shows battle for Donetsk
The BBC’s Jonathan Beale says artillery fire from the Ukraine military seems to be intensifying in Donetsk. …read more Source:...
EU agrees sanctions against Russia
Sweeping measures intended to cripple economy and convince the Kremlin to abandon its support for pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine …read more Source: Financial...
Economic sanctions against Russia agreed by EU governments
Sanctions will target oil industry, defence, dual-use goods and sensitive technologiesEuropean Union governments reached a deal on Tuesday to impose economic sanctions against Russia, targeting its oil industry, defence, dual-use goods and sensitive technologies.The sanctions will be reviewed after three months, a diplomat said. …...
