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Moscow and Kiev in ‘positive mood’ over talks to end east Ukraine conflict
Paris talks also involving France and Germany see Russia pushing for Ukraine to take back legal control of territoriesRussian and Ukrainian officials have expressed cautious optimism following a long bout of negotiations in Paris to end the conflict in east Ukraine which has raged for a year and cost more than 8,000 lives.A Kremlin spokesman...
Berlusconi and Putin: the odd couple
In exclusive interviews, the two share a worldview, with the ex-Italian premier endorsing the Kremlin’s actions in Syria and Ukraine …read more Source: Financial...
Ukraine talks in Paris end on positive note
France and Germany claim progress at summit overshadowed by Russia’s military push in Syria …read more Source: Financial...
He called the US a wolf – now it is Putin who’s on the prowl – Natalie Nougayrède
Europe must not be tempted to trade away Ukraine for the sake of a deal with the Russians over SyriaRussia’s military action in Syria raises the stakes for Europe in a significant way, but how should we react? One temptation is to pull back from anything that might smack of provocation: the Russian bear is growling; let’s see how we...
France’s Hollande says Minsk process will likely not conclude by year-end
PARIS (Reuters) – It will take time to organize elections in Ukraine that respect international standards, and as a result the so-called Minsk peace process will most likely not be concluded by year-end, French President Francois Hollande said on Friday. …read more Source:...
Ukraine rebels ‘have new rockets’
International monitors spot a powerful new Russian-made rocket system in rebel-held eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
What is Putin’s plan in Syria?
Russian President Vladimir Putin gets out of his car as he prepares to meet French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace. © AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko The purpose of Russia’s direct military intervention in Syria is clear and driven by tactical considerations. It is also impractical. President Putin has made it clear from...
Burundi officials face EU sanctions
The EU imposes sanctions on three Burundi officials accused of ordering the use of excessive force after a failed coup, along with a coup plotter. …read more Source:...
Russia moves warheads that INCINERATE targets into Ukraine amid Syria airstrikes
The mobile TOS-1 Buratino weapons system (pictured – equipped with thermobaric warheads – was spotted in Ukraine by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). …read more Source: Daily...
OSCE says spots deadly Russian rocket system in Ukraine for first time
MOSCOW (Reuters) – International monitors say they have spotted a new kind of Russian weapons system in rebel-held Ukraine this week, possible evidence of Moscow’s continued interest in Ukraine even as it focuses on Syria. …read more Source:...
