Section: South America
Merkel says no weapons for Kiev, unsure peace push will work
Germany’s Angela Merkel ruled out sending weapons to Ukraine fight separatists but said there was no guarantee peace efforts would work either. …read more Source: Buenos Aires...
Kremlin talks on Ukraine yield little but agreement to keep talking
(Reuters) – The leaders of France and Germany flew out of Moscow in the dead of night after five hours of talks with Vladimir Putin on Friday, with little to announce to end fighting in Ukraine beyond a promise to keep talking. None of the leaders spoke publicly after the meeting, which ended around midnight […] …read more Source:...
Obama Speaks of Global Threats and Solutions in New Security Strategy
In the new security strategy released Friday by the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama warns of the global challenges represented by Russian “aggression” in Ukraine, the increase of “cyberthreats” and the violent extremism in the Middle East. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Talks on Ukraine yield little but agreement to keep talking
The leaders of France and Germany flew out of Moscow in the dead of night after five hours of talks with Vladimir Putin, with little to announce to end fighting in Ukraine beyond a promise to keep talking. …read more Source: Buenos Aires...
Merkel and Hollande Meet Putin Behind Closed Doors in Moscow
Merkel and Hollande flew to Moscow, apparently without consulting Washington, in order to discuss the crisis in Ukraine with the Russian leader. …read more Source:...
Pro-Russians Open Corridor to Evacuate Civilians from Debaltsevo
Pro-Russian separatists in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) announced on Friday the opening of a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians trapped in the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltsevo, where intense fighting has been taking place for two weeks. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Merkel and Hollande Bring Ukraine Peace Plan to Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande are to meet Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to present their peace plan aimed at halting the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Franco-German peace move lands in Moscow
The leaders of France and Germany flew to Moscow in a last-ditch effort to negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine, but expectations of a breakthrough were low after gains on the battlefield by pro-Russian rebels. …read more Source: Buenos Aires...
German, French leaders take Ukraine peace plan to Moscow
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German, French leaders take Ukraine peace plan to Moscow
KIEV, (Reuters) – The leaders of Germany and France announced a new peace plan for Ukraine yesterday, flying to Kiev with a proposal they would then take on to Moscow. The coordinated trip by Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande comes as rebels advanced on a railway hub held by Ukrainian troops after launching […] …read...
