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Ukraine, EU sign historic trade and economic pact
Jun27

Ukraine, EU sign historic trade and economic pact

Ukraine signed a free-trade and political cooperation agreement with the EU on Friday that has been at the heart of the country’s political crisis, drawing an immediate threat of “grave consequences” from Russia. …read more Source:...

Ukraine ceasefire: Poroshenko signs free trade deal with EU
Jun27

Ukraine ceasefire: Poroshenko signs free trade deal with EU

Ukraine signed a free-trade and political cooperation agreement with the EU on Friday that has been at the heart of the country’s political crisis, drawing an immediate threat of “grave consequences” from Russia. …read more Source:...

Ukraine rebels free 4 OSCE hostages, 4 still in captivity
Jun27

Ukraine rebels free 4 OSCE hostages, 4 still in captivity

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Ukraine rebels agree to talks, but Poroshenko warns against stalling
Jun26

Ukraine rebels agree to talks, but Poroshenko warns against stalling

Ukrainian separatists agree to resume peace talks to end the conflict in the east, but President Petro Poroshenko warns he might not extend a ceasefire beyond Friday night if their gesture is aimed only at buying time. …read more Source:...

Ukraine’s president calls on Russia to support his peace plan with actions, not words
Jun26

Ukraine’s president calls on Russia to support his peace plan with actions, not words

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Thursday called on Russia to support his peace plan “with deeds, not words” as a weeklong cease-fire between government troops and pro-Russian rebels is set to expire late Friday. …read more Source: CTV...

Putin must urge separatists to disarm within ‘hours’: Kerry
Jun26

Putin must urge separatists to disarm within ‘hours’: Kerry

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, after meeting with France’s foreign minister, said on Thursday Russia should call on separatists in Ukraine to disarm within “the next hours.” …read more Source:...

Russia’s parliament cancels permission to use troops in Ukraine
Jun25

Russia’s parliament cancels permission to use troops in Ukraine

On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand, the upper house of Russian parliament cancels a resolution allowing the use of military in Ukraine, a move intended to show Moscow’s eagerness to de-escalate tensions and avoid a new round of Western sanctions. …read more Source:...

Russian lawmakers rescind resolution allowing use of military in Ukraine
Jun25

Russian lawmakers rescind resolution allowing use of military in Ukraine

On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s request, the upper house of Russian parliament on Wednesday cancelled a resolution allowing the use of military in Ukraine. …read more Source: CTV...

Ukraine ceasefire at risk after rebels down military helicopter
Jun25

Ukraine ceasefire at risk after rebels down military helicopter

The shaky ceasefire in Ukraine was thrown into peril Tuesday when pro-Moscow separatists shot down a Ukrainian military helicopter, killing nine servicemen. …read more Source:...

Over 400 killed in eastern Ukraine since mid-April: UN
Jun24

Over 400 killed in eastern Ukraine since mid-April: UN

The United Nations estimated Tuesday that 423 people have been killed between April 15 and June 20 in eastern Ukraine where the situation is rapidly deteriorating. …read more Source: CTV...