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VIDEO: Crimea: Putin’s ‘mission accomplished’
As Crimea marks the anniversary of its annexation from Ukraine, supporters of the ‘Russian Spring’ on the peninsula appear to outnumber its opponents. …read more Source:...
Ukraine unveils draft bills on rebel autonomy in line with Minsk ceasefire
The proposal to grant separatist areas in the east special status falls in line with the Minsk ceasefire deal from February …read more Source: The...
EU split over extended Russia sanctions
Division sets up summit as test of unity over Kremlin role in Ukraine …read more Source: Financial...
Fighting rages near Donetsk airport despite Ukraine ceasefire
SPARTAK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Heavy machinegun and light artillery fire pounded a district of Donetsk, the biggest city of eastern Ukraine, on Monday and pro-Russian rebels said there had been no lull in the fighting since a February ceasefire. …read more Source:...
VIDEO: ‘Nostalgic atmosphere’ in Crimea
Thousands of people in Crimea are celebrating the anniversary of the Russian annexation that took place last spring. …read more Source:...
‘Appeasement’ of Putin by EU leaders could cause rift with White House, warns EU president
EU must not compromise with Russia over Ukraine sanctions until Ukraine regains control of its border with Russia, says Donald Tusk …read more Source: The...
Fear amid annexation joy in Crimea
Exodus sours Crimea’s annexation party …read more Source:...
Fox News expert claims the only way to turn the tide in Ukraine is for US to ‘start killing Russians’
“Start killing Russians” is the phrase a retired US general used on Fox Business News to describe America’s options to help “turn the tide” in eastern Ukraine, and one which Russia has not taken kindly to. …read more Source: The...
One Ukrainian serviceman killed in separatist east: Kiev military
KIEV (Reuters) – One Ukrainian serviceman has been killed in fighting in the separatist-minded east of the country in the past 24 hours despite a ceasefire deal, a spokesman for Ukraine’s military said in a televised briefing on Monday. …read more Source:...
EU’s Tusk says sanctions on Russia must be maintained
ROME (Reuters) – Europe must maintain pressure on Russia with sanctions until the Kiev government has full control of Ukraine, the president of the European Council Donald Tusk said in a joint interview with several newspapers published on Monday. …read more Source:...
