Section: The United Kingdom
Shell-shocked Ukrainian soldiers describe their terrifying retreat from Debaltseve
The ‘liberation’ of the strategic port is a long-standing war aim of the separatists, who this week seized control of the railway hub of Debaltseve (pictured). …read more Source: Daily...
Ukraine crisis: ‘One miscalculation, and Britain faces an existential threat to our whole being…’
The West faces a new and dangerous era of “constant competition” with Russia that carries a possible “existential threat to our whole being”, Britain’s most senior commander in Nato has warned. …read more Source: The...
VIDEO: Rebel-held Debaltseve ‘eerily quiet’
As Ukraine holds a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the fatal clashes in central Kiev’s Maidan Square, Paul Adams reports from the strategically important town of Debaltseve in the east. …read more Source:...
Pro-Russian victors vow to ignore deal for ceasefire in Ukraine
EU leader warns of ‘further action’ if diplomacy fails as rebels’ leadership vacuum imperils peace efforts As the sun set over the cratered fields around Debaltseve, a group of pro-Russian Cossack fighters were retrieving boxes of anti-tank artillery rounds and two armoured vehicles left by Kiev’s forces on the side of the...
VIDEO: ‘Beams of dignity’ light up Kiev
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has paid tribute to the ”courageous and wonderful citizens” of Ukraine at a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of fatal clashes in central Kiev’s Maidan Square. …read more Source:...
International team inspects MH17 wreckage at Dutch air base
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – International investigators looking into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine last July met for their first joint consultation this week, examining cracks and impact patterns on the jet’s fuselage, Dutch officials said on Friday. …read more Source:...
The Guardian view on the lessons of Ukraine: eyes wide open | Editorial
Russian aggression means western Europe must have a much-needed debate about defence optionsFrom now until the general election in May, David Cameron has few if any foreign travel plans. Following his visit to Barack Obama in the White House a month ago, the stay-at-home prime minister intends to maximise his time electioneering in this country,...
Russia is ‘undermining international diplomacy’ in Ukraine
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David Cameron warns Vladimir Putin that Russia will face ‘more consequences’ if Ukraine ceasefire fails
David Cameron holds Vladimir Putin accountable for what has happened with the Ukraine and says the blame lies “squarely” with Russia and their president …read more Source: The...
Key Putin Aide ‘Directed Snipers’ In Kiev Demo
President Poroshenko claims police evidence shows a Russian aide directed “foreign sniper groups” who gunned down demonstrators. …read more Source: Sky...
