Section: Latin America
Lavrov, Kerry Call for Urgent Meeting Between Kiev, Separatists
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State John Kerry, called on Friday for an urgent meeting in Minsk between the Ukraine government and pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Cameron Threatens Russia with More Sanctions over Ukraine
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday called Russian actions in Ukraine unacceptable and threatened Moscow with more sanctions if the situation gets any worse. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Moscow Accuses OSCE of Bias in Ukraine Monitoring Mission
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday accused the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) mission in charge of monitoring the ceasefire in Ukraine of being biased in favor of the authorities in Kiev. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Ukrainian Troops Repel New Separatist Attempt to Seize Donetsk Airport
Ukrainian troops have repelled a new attempt by pro-Russian separatists to seize control of the international airport in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, the Ukrainian military command said Friday. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
G20 Meeting Expected to Focus on Ukraine Crisis
Russia due to meet EU and U.S. leaders at the meeting, with issues around Ukraine set to displace economic and environmental issues. …read more Source:...
Cameron Warns Moscow Sanctions Against Russia Could Increase
The U.K. prime minister threatened to increase the sanctions to Russia due to it’s alleged role in the Ukrainian conflict. …read more Source:...
Fears of War Loom Over Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council is concerned about the deteriorating security situation in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
At Least 4 Ukrainian Soldiers Die in Fighting with Pro-Russian
At least four Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 18 others wounded in the last 24 hours in assaults by pro-Russian separatists in the east of the country, the Ukrainian military reported on Thursday. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
UN Warns of Full-Scale Fighting in Ukraine
The United Nation has warned that increasing tensions in eastern Ukraine and recent clashes there could trigger “full-scale fighting” in the contested region. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting Over Ukraine
NATO accused Russia of military buildup in eastern Ukraine. Moscow denied the allegations saying there was no evidence to support the accusations. …read more Source:...