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One Ukrainian serviceman killed in past 24 hours in east: military
KIEV (Reuters) – One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and two were wounded in separatist eastern territories in the past 24 hours, Kiev’s military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said in a televised briefing on Wednesday. …read more Source:...
NATO commander urges Russia to stop fuelling Ukraine conflict
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Nato’s top commander, U.S. General Philip Breedlove, voiced concern on Wednesday at a new flare-up of fighting in Ukraine and urged Russia to stop fuelling the conflict. …read more Source:...
Ukraine film industry in crisis after major budget cuts
The Ukraine National Film Agency is unable to fund new projects after the country’s conflict with Russia monopolised resourcesThe Ukrainian film industry is in crisis after a national funding agency exhausted its resources in the wake of the country’s conflict with Russia.Kiev reduced the Ukraine National Film Agency budget last year...
Ukraine looks to foreign-born reformists
Kiev is pinning hopes on overseas talent to fight economic slump and corruption in war-torn nation …read more Source: Financial...
To absent friends: Moscow defiant as Europe boycotts Victory Day parade
Putin to rub shoulders with autocrats like Kim Jong-un on 9 May, as EU leaders decide to avoid 70th anniversary spectacle because of Russia’s actions in UkraineAbout 16,000 soldiers, 200 armoured vehicles and 150 planes and helicopters will take part in a Moscow parade for Victory Day on 9 May, dubbed Russia’s “biggest holiday” by...
Russian TV journalist Andrei Lunev steps on landmine trip wire in Ukraine
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Andrei Lunev reportedly stepped on a tripwire while reporting on recent fighting near Mariupol in East Ukraine, and suffered serious head injuries …read more Source: Daily...
VIDEO: Reporter injured in Ukraine ceasefire visit
There has been a surge in fighting between government troops and pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine despite diplomatic efforts to maintain a ceasefire. …read more Source:...
German city braced for protests as G7 foreign ministers meet
Thousands of police deployed in Lübeck amid fears of violent protests as G7 meet to discuss Ukraine and other security issues …read more Source: The...
Vladimir Putin to join nationalist bikers riding Red Army’s route through Europe
President to join Grey Wolves on rally to mark defeat of Nazi Germany, provoking protests from Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic amid tensions over UkraineA Russian biker gang backed by Vladimir Putin is planning to ride through Europe to celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, sparking controversy...
Don’t underestimate NATO, German minister says on Baltic visit
TALLINN (Reuters) – Germany’s defense minister said on Tuesday that nobody should underestimate NATO’s rapid response capacity, which has been ratcheted up in response to worries about Russia’s military ambitions after its actions in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
