Section: NPR (Canada)
Kiev Claims Russia Has Sights Set On New Eastern Ukrainian City
Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to open a new front in the war between the government and pro-Moscow separatists in eastern Ukraine.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Leaders Of Russia, Ukraine Meet To Discuss Conflict
The hope is that the talks between Vladimir Putin and Petro Poroshenko lead to a ceasefire between Ukraine and separatists in the eastern part of the country.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s President Dissolves Parliament, Calls For New Elections
Petro Poroshenko said fresh elections would be held Oct. 26. The move comes as his country continues to accuse Russia of backing separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine Says Russian Military Vehicles Have Crossed Border
One Ukrainian military commander told the BBC that pro-Russian rebels may be trying to open a new front in the conflict.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day, Pledges $3 Billion For Army
A parade featuring armored personnel carriers and beret-clad soldiers marks the 23rd anniversary since Kiev broke from Russia’s orbit at the end of the Cold War.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
In The Midst Of War, Ukraine Marks Its Independence
Ukraine marks 23 years of independence from the former Soviet Union on Sunday, but with a war going on in the east, there seems little for Ukrainians to celebrate.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Russian Convoy Leaves Ukraine After Reportedly Delivering Aid
Kiev and Moscow confirm that the convoy, which crossed the border into rebel-held territory on Friday without permission, is exiting Ukrainian territory.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Russian Convoy Crosses Ukrainian Border, Prompting Outcry From West
Russia has sent a large number of trucks into eastern Ukraine without the authorization of the Ukrainian government or Red Cross supervision. Moscow says the trucks are carrying aid for civilians, but the Ukrainians — together with NATO, U.S. and European leaders — say the move is a violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.» E-Mail This …read...
Russian Convoy Crosses Ukraine Border Despite Kiev’s Protests
The white trucks, which Moscow says are carrying only humanitarian aid, have been held up at the border for more than a week over fears they could be a ruse to resupply separatists.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
The Siege Deepens In Eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk
There are reports of heavy shelling on the outskirts of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, as government forces try to take the city from pro-Russian separatists. Meanwhile, thousands of the city’s residents are trying to flee the fighting.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
