Section: The Guardian (The United Kingdom)
Ukrainian soldiers share horrors of Debaltseve battle after stinging defeat
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers retreat from strategic town taken by pro-Russia separatists, leaving their dead and wounded comrades behindA long line of military vehicles crawled north on the highway leading out of the abandoned government positions in Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine, pulling a motley assortment of half-destroyed ambulances,...
The Guardian view on Debaltseve and the Ukraine ceasefire | Editorial
The best response to Russian policy in Ukraine is to play the economic cardIt was obvious as soon as the Ukraine ceasefire was agreed last week that both sides would fight hard in the time before it came into force to either seize or deny territory, particularly in Debaltseve. Such down-to-the-wire efforts are a feature of ceasefires everywhere,...
After separatists’ victory in Debaltseve, will Putin stick or twist?
If Russia and the rebels continue to breach the ceasefire or otherwise overplay their hand, they are likely to face a much tougher US responseVladimir Putin has got what he wanted. The Kiev government can call it a “planned retreat” if that makes it feel better, but the watching world will join the Russian president in viewing the Ukrainian...
Россия обстреливала Украину со своей территории: доклад
Анализ спутниковых снимков, цифровых носителей и соцсетей убедительно доказывают, что Украину обстреливали с территории Российской Федерации, говорится в заключении исследователей Russia shelled Ukrainians from within its own territory, says studyКогда украинские военные подразделения попали под интенсивный огонь на востоке страны прошлым летом...
Ukraine troops withdraw from Debaltseve – video
Ukrainian troops withdraw from Debaltseve after intense fighting in what marks an important strategic victory for pro-Russia forces. Dozens of vehicles – tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, troop transport trucks, ambulances and vans – are seen streaming down the highway leading from Debaltseve to the main Ukrainian lines near Artemivsk on...
Pussy Riot: Q&A with Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina
As the Russian punk duo release their song I Can’t Breathe, inspired by the last words of Eric Garner, they tell the Guardian how the project came to be and what it aims to expressGuardian: Why is the song’s name I Can’t Breathe?Pussy Riot: Our first English song is dedicated to those who can no longer breathe. To Eric Garner...
Europe cannot ignore Russia’s role in Ukraine conflict, says Cameron
Prime minister warns Vladimir Putin that he could face sanctions, and addresses British business concerns during visit to Rolls-Royce factoryDavid Cameron has said Europe cannot turn a blind eye to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, as he warned Vladimir Putin that he could face sanctions that would have unacceptable financial and economic...
Ukraine troops withdraw from Debaltseve as fighting rages
Retreat from contested railway hub connecting Donetsk and Luhansk marks strategic victory for rebelsUkrainian troops have begun retreating from the hotspot of Debaltseve after intense fighting in what marks an important strategic victory for pro-Russia forces.“All units are being withdrawn. The order was given at six this morning by army...
US and Russian officials trade blows over Ukraine ceasefire – video
US and Russian officials trade blows during a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the UN, accuses Russia of violating the ceasefire in Ukraine, while Russian ambassador Vitaly Churkin maintains that Moscow has always advocated a ‘bloodless political...
US accuses Russia of breaching Ukraine ceasefire after rebels capture key town
Moscow sharply criticised at UN after putting up resolution that endorses truce while pro-Russia rebels continue their advances The US has directly accused Russia of violating the ceasefire in Ukraine and joined other security council members in lining up to pour scorn on a UN resolution drafted by Moscow approving the truce.Samantha Power, the...
