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Putin says weeklong cease-fire in Ukraine should be extended
Jun24

Putin says weeklong cease-fire in Ukraine should be extended

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the weeklong cease-fire declared by the Ukrainian president should be extended and accompanied by talks between the government and the rebels. …read more Source: CTV...

Putin withdraws request to authorize use of force in Ukraine
Jun24

Putin withdraws request to authorize use of force in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked parliament Tuesday to cancel a resolution sanctioning the use of military force in Ukraine, a move his Ukrainian counterpart heralded as a ‘practical step’ toward bringing peace to a region roiled by a separatist insurgency. …read more Source: CTV...

Pro-Russia rebels will respect ceasefire in eastern Ukraine
Jun24

Pro-Russia rebels will respect ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Pro-Russian insurgents in eastern Ukraine agreed Monday to respect a ceasefire declared by the Ukrainian president, raising hopes for an end to months of fighting that have killed hundreds and ravaged the country’s industrial heartland. …read more Source:...

Ukraine crisis: Peace talks underway in Donetsk
Jun23

Ukraine crisis: Peace talks underway in Donetsk

Talks to end the uprising in eastern Ukraine have begun, bringing together a former Ukrainian president, the Russian ambassador and pro-Russian rebel leaders along with European officials, the Interfax news agency says. …read more Source:...

Fighting continues despite Ukraine ceasefire
Jun22

Fighting continues despite Ukraine ceasefire

Fighting flared between Ukrainian and pro-Moscow separatist forces, both sides reported on Sunday, further straining a unilateral ceasefire declared by Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin pressed Kyiv to talk to the rebels. …read more Source:...

Russia’s Vladimir Putin calls for compromise in Ukraine
Jun22

Russia’s Vladimir Putin calls for compromise in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly expressed support Sunday for Ukraine’s declaration of a cease-fire in its battle against pro-Russian separatists and called on both sides to negotiate a compromise. …read more Source: CTV...

Putin calls for compromise in Ukraine
Jun22

Putin calls for compromise in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly expressed support Sunday for Ukraine’s declaration of a cease-fire in its battle against pro-Russian separatists and called on both sides to negotiate a compromise. …read more Source: CTV...

Russian president urges Kyiv to stop fighting, ensure talks
Jun22

Russian president urges Kyiv to stop fighting, ensure talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that artillery was used in overnight fighting in eastern Ukraine and urged Kyiv to cease fighting and ensure dialogue with the rebels. …read more Source:...

Putin warns cease-fire will fail without peace talks
Jun21

Putin warns cease-fire will fail without peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support Saturday for Ukraine’s unilateral cease-fire in its battle against pro-Russian separatists and appealed to both sides to halt all military operations. …read more Source: CTV...

Putin backs Ukraine cease-fire plan, calls for both sides to halt military action
Jun21

Putin backs Ukraine cease-fire plan, calls for both sides to halt military action

Russian President Vladimir Putin backed Ukraine’s cease-fire plans Saturday and appealed to both sides to halt all military operations. …read more Source: CTV...