Section: South America
Rebels order weapons pull-back as Ukraine say armor arriving
Pro-Moscow rebels said they would start to withdraw heavy weapons from the front line in eastern Ukraine today but the government in Kiev said armored columns had crossed the border from Russia to reinforce the separatists. …read more Source: Buenos Aires...
US, allies discuss new sanctions, Obama weighs next steps on Ukraine – Kerry
LONDON (Reuters) – The United States and its European allies are in talks about harsher sanctions against Moscow, while US President Barack Obama will evaluate next steps in dealing with the conflict in eastern Ukraine in coming days, US Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday. Kerry was speaking after meetings with his British counterpart...
US, allies considering extra sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis
…read more Source: Buenos Aires...
Ukraine Swaps Prisoners with Eastern Rebels amid Skirmishes
According to the Ministry of Defense of Donetsk, 140 prisoners were handed over to Kiev in exchange for 52 rebels and 4 mothers. …read more Source:...
Despite Cease-Fire, Fighting Continues in Ukraine
Even though there was a cease-fire that began Sunday, fighting has continued in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Despite Ceasefire, Fighting Continues in Ukraine
Even though there was a ceasefire that began Sunday, fighting has continued in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Russia Slams Ukraine Call for UN Troops, Says Violates Deal
The Russian Ambassador to the United Nations says that the proposal by the Ukranian President violates the Minsk peace accords …read more Source:...
Ukrainian Troops Retreat from Debaltseve
Over 80 percent of Kiev’s forces in Debaltseve have already retreated, according to President Petro Poroshenko. …read more Source:...
Mogherini, Spain Analyze EU and International Affairs
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Police, Federica Mogherini, was this week in Madrid to discuss pressing international issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, Jihadist Terrorism and the Middle East with state and government leaders of UN Security Council member nation. …read more Source: Latin...
Pro-Russian Separatists Claim to Have Taken Control of Part of Debaltseve
Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern Ukraine claimed Tuesday to have taken control of parts of the strategic town of Debaltseve, where fighting with loyalist troops continues despite the ceasefire that came into force Sunday. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
