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What’s in the Ukraine ceasefire agreement
Feb12

What’s in the Ukraine ceasefire agreement

World leaders expressed cautious optimism in the wake of a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the violence in Ukraine. CBC News looks at key aspects of the agreement. …read more Source:...

Ukraine Dominates Meeting Of E.U. Leaders In Brussels
Feb12

Ukraine Dominates Meeting Of E.U. Leaders In Brussels

Thursday’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels was dominated by news of a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, but other crises like Greek debt and the threat of terrorism were also on the agenda.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...

Harper approaches Ukraine deal with skepticism
Feb12

Harper approaches Ukraine deal with skepticism

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is encouraged by a comprehensive peace deal reached today between Ukraine and Russia, but says he is being cautious about whether Russia will honour it. The peace deal was hammered out today following all-night negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany at a summit in...

Harper encouraged by Ukraine peace agreement, but remains skeptical
Feb12

Harper encouraged by Ukraine peace agreement, but remains skeptical

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is encouraged by a comprehensive peace deal reached today between Ukraine and Russia, but says he is being cautious about whether Russia will honour it. The peace deal was hammered out today following all-night negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany at a summit in...

WATCH: Another wild brawl erupts in the Ukrainian Parliament
Feb12

WATCH: Another wild brawl erupts in the Ukrainian Parliament

Another wild brawl erupted on Thursday in the Ukrainian parliament between two lawmakers whose argument over a bill ended in fisticuffs. …read more Source: Global...

In Kiev, many see ceasefire deal as just another diplomatic victory for Putin
Feb12

In Kiev, many see ceasefire deal as just another diplomatic victory for Putin

The language of the deal is little different from a ceasefire signed last September – and that one didn’t last long …read more Source: The Globe and...

Ukraine ceasefire: Who wins, who loses
Feb12

Ukraine ceasefire: Who wins, who loses

The deal made by the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine builds on a ceasefire agreement reached in September and violated almost immediately. …read more Source: Toronto...

Noah Feldman: Arms alone won’t save Ukraine
Feb12

Noah Feldman: Arms alone won’t save Ukraine

Should the U.S. arm Ukraine for its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin? Before you say “Duh,” consider this: Arms shipments alone are almost never enough to enable a smaller, weaker actor to defeat a big-time power. If the U.S. commits itself to sending arms to Ukraine, it’s signing up for more than military aid. When Ukraine...

Ukraine, Russia reach peace deal after marathon talks
Feb12

Ukraine, Russia reach peace deal after marathon talks

Guns will fall silent, heavy weapons will pull back from the front, and Ukraine will trade a broad autonomy for the east for control of the Russian border by the end of the year under a peace deal hammered out Thursday in all-night negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany. …read more Source: CTV...

Guns fall silent as marathon talks lead to Ukraine peace deal
Feb12

Guns fall silent as marathon talks lead to Ukraine peace deal

MINSK, Belarus – Guns would fall silent, heavy weapons would pull back from the front and Ukraine would trade broad autonomy for the east to get back control of its Russian border by the end of 2015 under a peace deal hammered out Thursday in all-night negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany. The deal was full of potential...