Section: Latin American Herald Tribune (Venezuela)
Seven Soldiers Die in Latest Ukraine Fighting
At least seven Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 23 others injured over the past 24 hours in clashes with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military command said Tuesday. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Obama Displays Unity with Merkel on Ukraine, Won’t Rule Out Sending Weapons
U.S. President Barack Obama expressed unity with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her White House visit regarding the need for a “diplomatic” solution to the Ukraine crisis, but he went on to say that he will evaluate all options, including sending weaponry to Kiev, if those efforts fail. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Thousands Huddle in Donetsk Shelters Afraid to Go Home
Thousands of people who fled to underground shelters in the city of Donetsk are still there, waiting for a diplomatic solution that will allow them to resume a normal life in the eastern Ukraine, currently the stronghold of the pro-Russian militias opposing the government in Kiev. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Kremlin Denies Merkel Issued Ultimatum to Putin
The Kremlin denied on Monday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel issued an ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Moscow on Friday to seek a settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
At Least 12 Civilians Killed by Artillery Fire in Eastern Ukraine
At least 12 civilians were killed and dozens more were injured this weekend by artillery fire in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian officials and pro-Russian separatists said Monday. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
EU to Impose More Sanctions over Ukraine Crisis
European Union foreign ministers are to discuss on Monday imposing further sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian citizens for destabilizing Ukraine as France and Germany intensify diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict, EU sources said. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Putin Blames Conflict in Ukraine on United States, Allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the United States and its allies for causing the crisis in Ukraine with their attempts to “impose their will everywhere,” in an interview published by the Egyptian state-run newspaper Al-Ahram. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Putin, European Leaders to Meet in Minsk This Week
Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande on Sunday have established a tentative roadmap for achieving peace in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
Kiev Asks for Arms from West as Europe Seeks Diplomatic Solution
Kiev asked Saturday for arms to combat pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, an idea the U.S. found acceptable but not Germany and France, which are rushing to create a new peace plan as the last possible diplomatic solution. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
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...
