Section: CTV (Canada)
Woman with Nemtsov when he was killed says she ‘didn’t see anything’
The 23-year-old Ukrainian model who was with slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov tearfully recounted Monday their last dinner in a chic Red Square restaurant and their walk onto a nearby bridge — but said she did not see the gunman who pulled the trigger. …read more Source: CTV...
Woman with Nemtsov when he was killed ‘didn’t see anything’
The Ukrainian woman with Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov when he was gunned down told Russia media on Monday that she did not see his killer, as conflicting reports emerged about the availability of surveillance footage showing the slaying. …read more Source: CTV...
Kerry, Lavrov meet in Geneva amid Ukraine rancour
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Monday with his Russian counterpart in what appeared to be less than amicable talks amid continuing tensions over Ukraine and American calls for a full probe into the murder of a prominent opposition figure in Moscow. …read more Source: CTV...
Ukraine moves closer to requesting international peacekeepers
Ukraine’s president has a signed a decree opening the way to a formal request for international peacekeepers to be stationed in eastern regions where government forces are battling Russian-backed separatists. …read more Source: CTV...
Moscow police detain Ukrainian parliament member over Odesa fire
Moscow police have detained a member of Ukraine’s parliament as he was taking part in a march mourning a slain Russian opposition figure. Ukraine’s parliament has protested the detention. …read more Source: CTV...
Ukrainian journalist killed in shelling, despite cease-fire
A Ukrainian photojournalist was killed in shelling in eastern Ukraine on Saturday as the cease-fire deal brokered by Western leaders seems to fail to silence the guns completely. …read more Source: CTV...
Russian investigators probe possible motives for killing of Putin critic
Russia’s top investigative body said Saturday it is looking into several possible motives for the killing of prominent opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, including an attempt to destabilize the state, Islamic extremism, the Ukraine conflict and his personal life. …read more Source: CTV...
Ukraine government, rebels withdraw heavy weapons from front line
The piecemeal pullback of heavy weapons Friday from the line separating government and rebel forces in Ukraine has boosted the prospects for peace, although both sides are warning of their readiness to resume fighting if necessary. …read more Source: CTV...
Ukraine ceasefire: heavy weapons withdrawn, suspicion lingers
Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatist forces drew back some heavy weapons from the front line in the east Friday in compliance with a ceasefire deal, although officials in Kyiv accused rebels of falling short of requirements. …read more Source: CTV...
Cash-strapped Ukraine struggles to keep Russia gas supplies
Cash-strapped Ukraine sought to buy time in its effort to ensure continued gas supplies from Russia, making a $15 million payment to Moscow on Friday as it waits for international rescue loans to arrive. …read more Source: CTV...
