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Rebels say heavy weapons pullback beginning in Ukraine
Feb24

Rebels say heavy weapons pullback beginning in Ukraine

Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine say they have begun a large-scale pullback of heavy weapons in line with an international peace plan that aims to form a wide buffer zone between separatists’ and Ukrainian forces’ artillery. …read more Source: CTV...

Ukraine delays heavy weapons pullback, blames rebel attacks
Feb24

Ukraine delays heavy weapons pullback, blames rebel attacks

Ukraine says weapons pullback not yet possible because rebel attacks are continuing …read more Source:...

Ukraine wants Canada to persuade U.S. to send weapons
Feb24

Ukraine wants Canada to persuade U.S. to send weapons

Kiev official says Ottawa has the ‘authoritative voice’ to persuade other Western countries to provide lethal arms in fight against Russian-backed rebels …read more Source: The Globe and...

In Battered Ukraine, Spirit Of Defiance Lives On In Maidan Square
Feb24

In Battered Ukraine, Spirit Of Defiance Lives On In Maidan Square

A year ago, Kiev’s central square was the center of the protest movement that ousted Ukraine’s president. The square remains a home for free speech, including criticism of the current government.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...

Ukraine says weapons withdrawal not yet possible due to rebel attacks
Feb23

Ukraine says weapons withdrawal not yet possible due to rebel attacks

Ukraine delayed a promised pullback of heavy weapons from the front line Monday, blaming continuing attacks from separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...

Opinion: Canada should renew its commitment to fighting tuberculosis around the world
Feb23

Opinion: Canada should renew its commitment to fighting tuberculosis around the world

The world was unprepared for the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa even though red flags were raised months in advance. Thousands of families, communities and individuals were needlessly ravaged by this epidemic. Let us not make the same mistake by ignoring another disease that has killed more people than any other infectious disease in human...

Rebel assaults in east Ukraine make weapons pullback impossible, Kiev says
Feb23

Rebel assaults in east Ukraine make weapons pullback impossible, Kiev says

‘If the enemies continue to use their own heavy weapons, it is clear that Ukraine will continue to counteract these operations’ …read more Source: The Globe and...

Ukraine can’t pull back heavy weapons from front line for ceasefire because rebels keep attacking, military says
Feb23

Ukraine can’t pull back heavy weapons from front line for ceasefire because rebels keep attacking, military says

Under a peace agreement reached on Feb. 12, both sides are to withdraw their heavy weapons anywhere from 25 to 70 kilometres to create a buffer zone …read more Source: Vancouver...

Ukraine: Rebel attacks prevent weapons pullback
Feb23

Ukraine: Rebel attacks prevent weapons pullback

KIEV, Ukraine – A Ukrainian military spokesman says continuing attacks from rebels are delaying Ukrainian forces’ pullback of heavy weapons from the front line in the country’s east. Under a peace agreement reached on Feb. 12, both sides are to withdraw their heavy weapons anywhere from 25 to 70 kilometres to create a buffer zone....

Ukraine can’t pull back heavy weapons from front line for ceasefire because rebels keep attacking, military says
Feb23

Ukraine can’t pull back heavy weapons from front line for ceasefire because rebels keep attacking, military says

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian military spokesman says continuing attacks from rebels are delaying Ukrainian forces’ pullback of heavy weapons from the front line in the country’s east. Under a peace agreement reached on Feb. 12, both sides are to withdraw their heavy weapons anywhere from 25 to 70 kilometres to create a buffer zone....