Section: CTV (Canada)
Ex-Russian lawmaker shot dead in Kyiv; Ukraine blames Russia
A former Russian lawmaker who became a vociferous critic of Moscow following his recent move to Ukraine was shot and killed Thursday in Kyiv, prompting harsh words between the two neighbouring countries. …read more Source: CTV...
Former Russian lawmaker shot dead in Ukraine
A former Russian lawmaker Denis Voronenkov was shot and killed in Kyiv Thursday in what Ukrainian police described as a contract hit probably ordered by Russia. …read more Source: CTV...
20,000 evacuated after fire at military depot in Ukraine
Around 20,000 people were evacuated Thursday in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region near the border with Russia after a massive fire at a military arsenal. …read more Source: CTV...
Japan and Russia hold talks on security, territorial dispute
The foreign and defence ministers from Japan and Russia are meeting in Tokyo for the first “two-plus-two” talks since Russia’s annexation of Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...
Gatherings mark anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea
Residents of cities in Crimea and Russia are gathering to commemorate the third anniversary of Russia’s annexation of the Black Sea peninsula from Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...
Kremlin says Ukraine cuts off rebel east with its own hands
Ukraine is ruining its own territorial integrity with a blockade of rebel regions in the east, Russia warned Friday. …read more Source: CTV...
Ukraine backs more sanctions against Russia in passport spat
Ukraine’s president called Tuesday for new sanctions against Russia over its decision to recognize passports issued by separatist authorities in eastern Ukraine, while the Kremlin accused Ukraine of denying vital documents to people in the rebel regions. …read more Source: CTV...
Kremlin: Trump associates’ peace plan for Ukraine ‘absurd’
The Kremlin said Monday that the Russian government does not know anything about a Ukraine peace plan crafted by an opposition Ukrainian lawmaker and two of President Donald Trump’s associates. …read more Source: CTV...
Kremlin defends recognition of Ukrainian rebel passports
The Kremlin on Monday defended its decision to recognize passports issued by separatist authorities in eastern Ukraine, saying it came as a response to Ukraine’s blockade of rebel regions. …read more Source: CTV...
U.S. slams Russia for recognizing Ukrainian rebel documents
The United States says it is disturbed by Russia’s decision to recognize passports and other documents issued by rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...
