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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accuses U.S. of fuelling Ukrainian crisis
Russia’s foreign minister on Saturday accused the United States of encouraging Ukraine to challenge Moscow and heavily weighing in on the European Union. …read more Source:...
Sergey Lavrov accuses U.S. of fueling Ukrainian crisis
Russia’s foreign minister on Saturday accused the United States of encouraging Ukraine to challenge Moscow and heavily weighing in on the European Union. …read more Source:...
Ukraine, EU sign historic trade and economic pact
Ukraine signed a free-trade and political cooperation agreement with the EU on Friday that has been at the heart of the country’s political crisis, drawing an immediate threat of “grave consequences” from Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine ceasefire: Poroshenko signs free trade deal with EU
Ukraine signed a free-trade and political cooperation agreement with the EU on Friday that has been at the heart of the country’s political crisis, drawing an immediate threat of “grave consequences” from Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine rebels free 4 OSCE hostages, 4 still in captivity
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Ukraine rebels agree to talks, but Poroshenko warns against stalling
Ukrainian separatists agree to resume peace talks to end the conflict in the east, but President Petro Poroshenko warns he might not extend a ceasefire beyond Friday night if their gesture is aimed only at buying time. …read more Source:...
Putin must urge separatists to disarm within ‘hours’: Kerry
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, after meeting with France’s foreign minister, said on Thursday Russia should call on separatists in Ukraine to disarm within “the next hours.” …read more Source:...
Russia’s parliament cancels permission to use troops in Ukraine
On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand, the upper house of Russian parliament cancels a resolution allowing the use of military in Ukraine, a move intended to show Moscow’s eagerness to de-escalate tensions and avoid a new round of Western sanctions. …read more Source:...
Ukraine ceasefire at risk after rebels down military helicopter
The shaky ceasefire in Ukraine was thrown into peril Tuesday when pro-Moscow separatists shot down a Ukrainian military helicopter, killing nine servicemen. …read more Source:...
Pro-Russia rebels will respect ceasefire in eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russian insurgents in eastern Ukraine agreed Monday to respect a ceasefire declared by the Ukrainian president, raising hopes for an end to months of fighting that have killed hundreds and ravaged the country’s industrial heartland. …read more Source:...