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Latvia’s ruling parties win election dominated by Russian issue
RIGA (Reuters) – Latvia’s hawkish center ruling coalition has won a clear majority in a general election, results showed on Sunday, after taking a hard line over the actions of Russia, its neighbor and former ruler, in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Ukraine military says separatists violate month-old ceasefire
DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukraine’s military accused Russian-backed separatists of fresh violations of a month-old ceasefire on Sunday, saying their forces came under attack in several parts of the east including the airport at the big city of Donetsk. …read more Source:...
Latvias ruling coalition keeps Russia-leaning party at bay in election
Harmony party, backed mainly by ethnic Russians, wins largest number of votes, but is unlikely to secure a role in governmentA party mainly backed by ethnic Russians won the largest number of votes in Latvias parliamentary elections this weekend, but is likely to be shut out of government after fears over a resurgent Kremlin dominated the...
VIDEO: The politician trash bucket challenge
As Ukraine prepares for parliamentary elections at the end of the month, a series of what are being called “trash bucket challenges” are spreading across the country. …read more Source:...
Ukraine says its forces killed 12 rebels at Donetsk airport
KIEV (Reuters) – Pro-Russian separatists have suffered their worst casualties since a ceasefire officially began on Sept.5, losing 12 men in attacks on buildings at Donetsk airport, Ukrainian military officials said on Saturday. …read more Source:...
Latvians seen re-electing center right as Russia overshadows poll
RIGA (Reuters) – Latvia’s center government looks set to be re-elected in a general election on Saturday after taking a hard line over the actions of neighbors and former ruler Russia in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Ukraine crisis spells Arctic freeze in Russia-Norway ties
Ukraine crisis chills Norway-Russia ties …read more Source:...
Violence in eastern Ukraine strains ceasefire: U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Violence in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists has put a strain on a ceasefire clinched nearly a month ago between the sides, the State Department said on Friday. …read more Source:...
Ukraine crisis: Donetsk rebels retain appetite for war
Life inside a Donetsk rebel base …read more Source:...
Pro-Russia rebels attempt to seize Donetsk airport in Ukraine
Fighting for the airport has intensified threatening to derail a truce declared on 5 SeptemberPro-Russia rebels attempted to seize a key airport in eastern Ukraine on Friday despite fierce resistance from government forces.An Associated Press reporter saw three rebel tanks firing their cannons at the main terminal of Donetsk airport, where...
