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Ukraine crisis: Russia tests new weapons
Russian military tests new systems in Ukraine …read more Source:...
Ukraine: Diplomacy needed to prevent further bloodshed
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Merkel and Hollande on mission to avert ‘total war’
Angela Merke and François Hollande began two-day visit to Kiev and Moscow in attempt to agree new ceasefire amid escalation in fighting in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: The...
US, Germany and France renew peace efforts in Ukraine
As fighting intensifies along the Ukraine/Russia border, Secretary of State John Kerry and the leaders of Germany and France held separate talks with Ukraine Thursday to offer peace plans …read more Source: The...
President Hollande warns diplomacy with Russia ‘cannot go on forever’
Speaking in Paris this morning, Hollande said he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will go to Kiev this afternoon to produce a conflict-resolution deal that is acceptable to all parties. …read more Source: Daily...
West weighs risks as it considers arming Ukraine
Some say those who oppose supplying weapons to Kiev are appeasers; others argue it could lead to serious escalationIn Kiev, John Kerry had a clear message for Russia and Vladimir Putin: the Kremlin should respect Ukraine’s territory, negotiate constructively and stop funnelling weapons and troops into the east of the country.The problem is...
Merkel and Hollande fly to Kiev and Moscow
Bold diplomatic effort to involve face-to-face Putin talks …read more Source: Financial...
The Guardian view on the Ukraine conflict: Swift action needed | Editorial
European leaders must be prepared to back fresh peace talks with credible threats. While supplying arms would be dangerous, it is time to consider severing Russia’s financial linksOn the eastern rims of Europe, a bad situation is getting nastier. The war in Ukraine, which has already claimed over 5,000 lives in nine months, has been...
Nato will establish rapid reaction force to counter perceived threat of Russian aggression
Command posts to be set up in six eastern members states in show of solidarity and resolve following Russia’s intervention in UkraineNato declared on Thursday it will set up six new command posts on its eastern borders and create a 5,000-strong rapid reaction force in an effort to show resolve and solidarity in the face of what the alliance...
Ukraine-Russia crisis: David Cameron denies Britain is isolated after missing crunch talks for YORKSHIRE trip
The Prime Minister was touting for election votes while French President Hollande and German Chancellor Merkel met with US Secretary of State John Kerry …read more Source:...
