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Obama vows to ratchet up pressure on Moscow over Ukraine
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama blamed Russia on Sunday for the fighting that has flared anew between government troops and separatists in eastern Ukraine, and said the United States would consider additional options to ratchet up pressure on Moscow. …read more Source:...
Shocking video of Ukrainian motorist dodging artillery blasts emerges after at least 30 killed in rebel shelling attack
Filmed on dashcam footage and dated January 24, the clip was posted online yesterday and claimed to have been recorded in the southeastern city of Mariupol. …read more Source: Daily...
President Poroshenko says de-escalation is priority in east Ukraine
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President said on Sunday de-escalation of the conflict with pro-Russian rebels in the country’s east was the priority for the Kiev government, which stands by a September peace deal signed in Minsk. …read more Source:...
Russia blocks UN Security Council statement condemning shelling of Ukrainian city that killed 30
Russia has blocked a UN Security Council statement, backed by Western powers, condemning the shelling of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol that killed 30 civilians and injured more than 90 on Saturday. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine crisis: Russia blocks UN attempt to condemn rebel rocket attack
UK-proposed statement called for inquiry into assault on MariupolDiplomatic tensions escalate along with fighting in eastern UkraineDozens die as rebels shell MariupolJohn Kerry condemns missile attack Russia prevented the UN security council on Saturday from criticising statements by pro-Russian Ukrainian rebels and condemning an upsurge in...
Pro-Russian rebels attack key port; Ukraine says at least 30 dead
KIEV (Reuters) – Pro-Russian rebels launched an offensive against the strategic port of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine on Saturday, prompting the European Union’s foreign policy chief to warn of a further “grave deterioration” in EU-Russian relations. …read more Source:...
At least 30 killed by pro-Russian rebel attack in Ukraine
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Ukraine crisis: Rocket attack in Mariupol kills and injures dozens
The day had barely begun for residents of Mariupol’s eastern district when the rockets fell. Some were buying groceries at the market, some were taking a morning stroll with children, and others were having a weekend lie-in. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine crisis: dozens die as rebels shell Mariupol
Alexander Zakharchenko admits responsibility for attack speaking at memorial for those killed in bus attack in DonetskGrad rockets rained down on residential areas of the Ukrainian city of Mariupolon Saturday, killing at least 27 and wounding more than 90, according to local authorities.The rockets, apparently fired by pro-Russia rebels, came on...
US secretary of state condemns pro-Russia rebels’ missile attacks in Ukraine
John Kerry calls on Russia to end support of separatistsAt least 30 people died and 97 wounded in Mariupol, a residential areaSecretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday he joined his European counterparts in condemning an assault by pro-Russia rebels on Mariupol, Ukraine, and called on Russia to end its support for the rebels. At least 30...
